The Iowa Lottery has generated billions of dollars for state initiatives since it was established more than 40 years ago, with games to enjoy throughout the week. Find out more about playing the lottery in the Hawkeye State, including a draw schedule and how to claim.
Iowa residents are spoiled when it comes to lottery games - not only can they take part in Powerball, Mega Millions, Lotto America and Millionaire for Life, they can also indulge in fun in-state games, Pick 3 and Pick 4.
Number of winners in Iowa games within the last 24 hours:
Drawings take place every day in Iowa. Find out exactly when each game is played in the table below.
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Iowa Pick 3 |
Everyday: 12:00pm Everyday: 10:00pm | |
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Iowa Pick 4 |
Everyday: 12:00pm Everyday: 10:00pm |
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Pick 3 Midday Draw: 12:20 PM |
$500
Top Prize
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Pick 4 Midday Draw: 12:20 PM |
$500
Top Prize
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Pick 3 Evening Draw: 10:00 PM |
$500
Top Prize
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Pick 4 Evening Draw: 10:00 PM |
$500
Top Prize
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Pick 3 Midday Draw: 12:20 PM |
$500
Top Prize
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Pick 4 Midday Draw: 12:20 PM |
$500
Top Prize
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Pick 3 Evening Draw: 10:00 PM |
$500
Top Prize
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Pick 4 Evening Draw: 10:00 PM |
$500
Top Prize
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Pick 3 Midday Draw: 12:20 PM |
$500
Top Prize
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Pick 4 Midday Draw: 12:20 PM |
$500
Top Prize
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Pick 3 Evening Draw: 10:00 PM |
$500
Top Prize
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Pick 4 Evening Draw: 10:00 PM |
$500
Top Prize
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Pick 3 Midday Draw: 12:20 PM |
$500
Top Prize
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Pick 4 Midday Draw: 12:20 PM |
$500
Top Prize
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Pick 3 Evening Draw: 10:00 PM |
$500
Top Prize
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Pick 4 Evening Draw: 10:00 PM |
$500
Top Prize
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Pick 3 Midday Draw: 12:20 PM |
$500
Top Prize
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Pick 4 Midday Draw: 12:20 PM |
$500
Top Prize
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Pick 3 Evening Draw: 10:00 PM |
$500
Top Prize
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Pick 4 Evening Draw: 10:00 PM |
$500
Top Prize
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Pick 3 Midday Draw: 12:20 PM |
$500
Top Prize
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Pick 4 Midday Draw: 12:20 PM |
$500
Top Prize
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Pick 3 Evening Draw: 10:00 PM |
$500
Top Prize
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Pick 4 Evening Draw: 10:00 PM |
$500
Top Prize
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Pick 3 Midday Draw: 12:20 PM |
$500
Top Prize
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Pick 4 Midday Draw: 12:20 PM |
$500
Top Prize
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Pick 3 Evening Draw: 10:00 PM |
$500
Top Prize
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Pick 4 Evening Draw: 10:00 PM |
$500
Top Prize
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Iowa Pick 3 began in 1998 and is now played twice a day, at around 12.20 PM CT and 10 PM CT. There are five different ways to play, and the type of game you choose determines the prize you can win.
About Pick 3Pick 4 is a very similar game to Pick 3, except players must select four numbers and there are even more ways to win. It is possible to win up to $30,000 for matching four main numbers in the order they are drawn.
About Pick 4The Iowa Lottery also sells a wide variety of Scratch and pull-tab games. These instant win games are sold at authorized retailers alongside tickets for draw games, but the difference is that you could win a cash prize straight away if you pick up a Scratch ticket or a pull-tab ticket. Why not pick up one today and see what happens?
Iowa Scratch-OffsThe Iowa Lottery was created in April 1985 and the first tickets went on sale on August 22nd, 1985. As a founding member of the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL), Iowa began selling Lotto America tickets in 1988. Powerball tickets went on sale in 1992 and the lottery started participating in Mega Millions in January 2010.
Since it was first established, the Iowa Lottery has generated more than $2.5 billion for state initiatives. Revenue from lottery ticket sales goes towards supporting Iowa's veterans, projects under the supervision of the state General Fund and Vision Iowa, which helps create attractive tourist destinations.
Iowa has been a part of Powerball since the start, and the Hawkeye State has seen its share of big wins. The largest of the lot went to Lerynne West from Redfield in Dallas County, who split half of a $687 million jackpot with someone from New York. West, who took the lump sum of $198 million before tax, revealed she had lost her winning ticket in her sister’s truck. Luckily, news of the win town sparked a frantic search in her town and the ticket was recovered.
This big Powerball jackpot went to The Shipping 20, a group of co-workers in the shipping department at the Quaker Oats plant in Cedar Rapids. The group consisted of 18 men and two women who had played Powerball together for years. They opted for the cash sum of $160.3 million before taxes, giving each member of the group around $8 million each.
This April Fools’ Day drawing proved to be no joke for retired mechanic Earl Lape, who pocketed the largest Lotto America jackpot ever seen at the time. Almost two years had passed since the last win when Lape’s ticket, bought at Eichman’s Bar & Grill, 11941 U.S.3 in Dubuque County, matched all the numbers. The jackpot had a cash option of $21.28 million.
The claim deadline in Iowa depends on the game you have played. You have 90 days from the draw date to claim any prizes you win from Iowa draw games such as Pick 3 and Pick 4. Scratch, and pull-tab wins must be redeemed within 90 days of the official end-of-game date. InstaPlay prizes need to be collected within 90 days of purchase. Win a prize on a multi-state game - Mega Millions, Powerball, Lucky for Life or Lotto America - and you have 180 days to claim.
Prizes of $600 or more are subject to a state tax of 3.8 percent, while an additional 24 percent is withheld in federal taxes on payouts above $5,000.
The Iowa Lottery treats winner information as a matter of public record, so theoretically it is not possible to remain anonymous. However, you can claim through a trust or limited liability corporation to get some degree of privacy.
It’s easy to claim a prize, whether the payout is high or low. Find out all your options for redeeming a prize in the Hawkeye State below:
If you win up to $600 on a lottery or Scratch game, then you can also redeem your prize from any authorized retailer. If you win up to $600 on a pull-tab game, then you need to go back to where you purchased the ticket in order to claim your winnings.
You can also claim prizes up to $600 by mail or at an IA Lottery office, although any payout above $100 also requires a claim form and federal form.
Prizes up to $250,000 may be claimed by mail or at one of the Iowa Lottery’s offices - located in Clive (Des Moines area), Storm Lake, Mason City or Cedar Rapids. You’ll need a claim form, federal form and valid photo ID (such as a driver’s license or passport).
If you win more than $250,000, you must claim in person at the Iowa Lottery’s main office in Clive.
To claim your prize by mail, fill out the details on the back of the ticket and send it to the address below. If the claimant is a minor, a parent or guardian must also sign the ticket.
Iowa Lottery
13001 University Ave
Clive, IA 50325-8225
The Iowa Lottery has four office locations. You can claim prizes up to $250,000 at any of the regional offices below. Prizes of more than $250,000 must be claimed in person at the Iowa Lottery headquarters in Clive.
Clive (Headquarters): 13001 University Ave, Clive, IA 50325
Cedar Rapids: 2345 Blairs Ferry Road NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402