Iowa Unclaimed Prizes
Did you know, in the state of Iowa, prizes for draw games such as Powerball and Mega Millions must be claimed within 180 days of the draw date? Check out this list of unclaimed prizes before throwing out any old lottery tickets.
The table shows information such as ticket expiry date and the store and city in which the ticket was purchased. The prize that expires soonest is shown at the top.
*Please note, the claims deadline had previously been one year until it changed to 180 days on April 24, 2023.
To find out more about how to make a claim, visit the Iowa Lottery page.
| Lottery | Draw Date | Location | Prize Unclaimed | Prize Level | Last Date to Claim |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerball | December 15 2025 | Iowa KWIK STAR #1001, 1910 1ST AVE E, NEWTON |
$50,000 | Match 4 plus Powerball |
June 15, 2026 129 days |
| Lucky for Life | January 16 2026 | Iowa HY-VEE #1092, 2323 W BROADWAY, COUNCIL BLUFFS |
$5,000 | Match 4 and Lucky Ball |
July 15, 2026 159 days |
| Powerball | January 31 2026 | Iowa QUIK TRIP #541, 2428 HUBBELL AVE, DES MOINES |
$150,000 | Match 4 plus Powerball (with Power Play) |
July 30, 2026 174 days |
| Lucky for Life | February 3 2026 | Iowa HY-VEE #1044, 3140 AGENCY ST, BURLINGTON |
$5,000 | Match 4 and Lucky Ball |
August 3, 2026 178 days |
Unclaimed prizes last updated February 4, 2026.