Next Estimated Jackpot for 10/7 is $1,400,000,000
Cash Option is $643,700,000

Next Estimated Jackpot for 10/6 is $350,000,000
Cash Option is $155,900,000

How long does a player have to claim a prize?

The claim period varies by game. Scratch tickets are valid for 90 days after the announced end of the game. Pull-tab ticket prizes must be claimed at the place where the ticket was sold, also within 90 days of the announced end of the game. Iowa’s Pick 3 and Pick 4 tickets are valid for 90 days from the date of the drawing. Iowa’s InstaPlay tickets are valid for 90 days from the date of purchase.

Powerball and Lotto America: Prizes won before or on April 22, 2023, must be claimed within 365 days of the drawing for which they were eligible; prizes for the April 24, 2023, drawing or later must be claimed within 180 days of the drawing for which they were eligible.

Mega Millions: Prizes won before or on April 21, 2023, must be claimed within 365 days of the drawing for which they were eligible; prizes for the April 25, 2023, drawing or later must be claimed within 180 days of the drawing for which they were eligible.

Lucky for Life: Prizes won before or on April 22, 2023, must be claimed within 365 days of the drawing for which they were eligible; prizes for the April 23, 2023, drawing or later must be claimed within 180 days of the drawing for which they were eligible.

How are large lottery prizes claimed? Does the winner have to go to Des Moines?

Prizes of up to $600 in lotto and instant-scratch games may be redeemed at any lottery retail location in the state if sufficient funds are available. Pull-tab prizes of up to $600, however, must be redeemed at the same retail location where the ticket was purchased.

Prizes of more than $600* may be claimed by visiting an Iowa Lottery office or by mail.

To claim a prize by mail, complete the name and address information on the back of your ticket and sign the signature line. A parent or guardian must also sign the ticket for any claimant who is a minor. For prizes of $100 or more, a completed copy of our Winner Claim Form and Federal Form W-9 also are required. For prizes of more than $600, those two documents are required along with a legible, valid copy of the winner’s government-issued photo identification. (Acceptable examples include: driver’s license, state I.D. card, passport or permanent resident card.)

Mail the ticket with your completed Winner Claim Form, Form W-9 and copy of photo I.D. (if applicable) to:

Iowa Lottery
13001 University Ave
Clive, IA 50325-8225

What tax information is provided to the winner?

All winners of prizes of more than $600 will receive a Federal Form W2-G from the Iowa Lottery. This form will show the prize won and all tax withheld. This information should be filed with the winner’s income tax form. The tax withheld will be a credit toward taxes owed; winners may get some of it back, or may have to pay more, depending on their income.

For prizes won in a particular calendar year, Form W2-G will be mailed out no later than Jan. 31 of the following year. If a player won a prize greater than $600 and moved since they claimed the prize, they should contact the Iowa Lottery at 515.725.7900 with their updated address information to ensure the W2-G is sent to the correct address.