The Iowa Lottery had a record year in sales and the leading retailer is again in eastern Iowa. "There is one particular Hy-Vee stored in Iowa that has been the lottery's leading retailer in terms of sales for at least the last decade. And that store came out on top again this year," according to … [Read more...]
Scratch tickets continue to anchor sales in record year for Iowa Lottery
The Iowa Lottery scratched out a record in sales for the fiscal year that ended June 30th. Lottery spokesperson Mary Neubauer says total sales were $371 million -- and the $87.1 million that'll go to the state is the second highest amount every produced. Neubauer says the first product ever sold by … [Read more...]
Iowa Lottery CEO plans to retire
The leader of the Iowa Lottery says he will retire at the end of this year or early in 2019. Terry Rich took over as only the second ever Iowa Lottery CEO in 2009 following the retirement of Ed Stanek. Rich is 65 and while he isn't required to retire, he says he is ready. "I decided it was time to … [Read more...]
Final Powerball and Mega Millions drawings this year both top $300 million
The jackpots in Powerball and Mega Millions have both topped the $300 million mark for the second time this year. Iowa Lottery CEO Terry Rich says the Powerball jackpot has gone unclaimed since October 25th and the jackpot is an estimated 384 million for Saturday’s drawing. "That's a lot of money … [Read more...]
Iowa Lottery reveals release of personal information from 2011 winners
The Iowa Lottery says the social security numbers of nearly 3,000 past game winners were inadvertently posted to a website. Lottery attorney Rob Porter told the Lottery Board today that the information was part of an open records request made by a journalist who was doing a story on … [Read more...]
Three tickets sold in Iowa were ever so close to Powerball jackpot
Preliminary information shows more than one Iowan came close to getting a piece of the mega Hot Lotto jackpot. A single ticket sold in Massachusetts had all the winning numbers for the jackpot that grew to nearly $759 million right before Wednesday's drawing. The Iowa Lottery says at least three … [Read more...]
Powerball jackpot is second largest ever
The prize in tonight's Powerball drawing has bumped up to $700 million -- making it the second largest lottery prize ever offered in North America. Iowa Lottery spokesperson, Mary Neubauer, says the big number brings in lots of new players hoping to become rich. She reminds everyone to not get … [Read more...]
Hot Lotto game will be retired in October
The Hot Lotto game is heading into retirement this fall after a run that started back in April of 2002. Iowa Lottery spokesperson, Mary Neubauer, says Iowa and the 13 other lotteries that sell the game decided to make the move after a performance review. "Any game has a life span and through … [Read more...]
Iowa Lottery dealing with change in law covering gambling self-ban
The state law that allowed someone to sign a lifetime self-ban for gambling changed July 1st to give people the option of also signing a 5-year ban. Anyone who signs the ban is prevented from entering the gaming floor at Iowa's casinos. Iowa Lottery spokesperson Mary Neubauer says they sell lottery … [Read more...]
Iowa Lottery sellers could benefit as Illinois stops selling Powerball, Mega Millions
Budget troubles across the Mississippi River in Ilinois could end up giving Iowa Lottery retailers on the border a boost in sales. Iowa Lottery spokesperson, Mary Neubauer, says Illinois has stopped selling Powerball and Mega Millions. "This situation has been building for a little while now as … [Read more...]