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National Jackpot Games
Iowa sells tickets for all three national jackpot games. Powerball's current estimated jackpot is $232M, next drawn Saturday, Sep 12; Mega Millions stands at $209M, next drawn Friday, Sep 11; Millionaire for Life offers a top prize of $1M/yr for life, next drawn Tonight, 11:15 PM ET.
🏆 Iowa Jackpot Winners
LotteryMap has verified 5 jackpot wins in Iowa since 2004 — all on Powerball — spread across 5 cities. Bondurant has produced the most, with 1 of the 5 tracked wins.
The largest was $241M, sold at Hy-Vee in Cedar Rapids. The most recent came in 2012, at Casey's General Store in Bondurant, worth $120M. Average jackpot size for an Iowa winner works out to $137.9M.
Iowa's recorded wins span 8 years. Every winner on record here has been publicly named.
Iowa State Games
Iowa also runs 3 state-only games beyond Powerball and Mega Millions: Lotto America (state jackpot lotto game), Pick 3 (3-digit numbers game), and Pick 4 (4-digit numbers game).
LotteryMap tracks Powerball, Mega Millions, and scratch-off tickets directly with verified results and odds. State-only draw games like these change by state and over time, so for exact winning numbers, draw times, and odds on these games, the Iowa Lottery's own site is the accurate source — tap any game above to go straight there.
📅 Iowa Draw Schedule
Iowa players can play 4 draw games on the schedule below, all times Eastern. Some games here draw daily, so there's a fresh chance to win almost every night.
That adds up to 15 separate drawings a week across Iowa's 4 games. Saturday is the busiest night, with 2 of these games drawing then.
🗓️ Recent Iowa Results (Last 90 Days)
Every Powerball and Mega Millions draw Iowa players were eligible for over the past three months — 15 Powerball draws and 15 Mega Millions draws in this window.
For which numbers have come up most and least often across these results, see the hot & cold breakdown below.
Powerball
Mega Millions
🔥 Iowa Hot & Cold Numbers
These are historical draw-frequency statistics only — not predictions. Every drawing is an independent random event, so past frequency has no effect on future odds. Each number has exactly the same chance of being drawn next time, regardless of how often it's appeared recently.
Over the last 38 Powerball draws Iowa players were eligible for, 50 came up most often (6 times). Across 25 Mega Millions draws, 48 led the pack (6 times).
On the cold end, 43 has appeared just 1 time in that same Powerball window — the least of any number in play. Among the Powerball itself, 3 has been drawn most often (4x). For Mega Millions, 67 is the coldest main number, showing up only 1 time. The most frequent Mega Ball has been 12 (6x).
🎯 Iowa Lottery Odds
Official published odds per $1–$5 ticket, by prize tier. Powerball costs $2 to play and pays out something on 1 in 24.9. Mega Millions costs $5 to play and pays out something on 1 in 23. Millionaire for Life costs $5 to play and pays out something on 1 in 8.46. Lotto America costs $1 to play and pays out something on 1 in 9.6. These are the same fixed, official odds nationwide — nothing about buying a ticket in Iowa specifically changes them.
Powerball ($2/play)
Overall odds of winning any prize: 1 in 24.9
Mega Millions ($5/play)
Overall odds of winning any prize: 1 in 23
Millionaire for Life ($5/play)
Overall odds of winning any prize: 1 in 8.46
Lotto America ($1/play)
Overall odds of winning any prize: 1 in 9.6
💰 Claiming Your Iowa Lottery Prize
An unsigned ticket is effectively a bearer instrument — whoever holds it can typically claim it. Sign the back as soon as you confirm a win.
Iowa's claim window typically falls somewhere between 90 days and 1 year from the draw date, and can vary by game. Don't rely on a generic number — check the official deadline.
🎲 Related Lottery Games
Every game Iowa players can buy a ticket for, all 6 in one place — national jackpot draws tracked directly on LotteryMap, state-only games linked out to the official Iowa Lottery site.
About Iowa Lottery
Iowa Lottery — State Details
Iowa participates in 6 lottery games, including Powerball (drawn Monday, Wednesday & Saturday), Mega Millions (drawn Tuesday & Friday), Millionaire for Life (drawn nightly). State-exclusive games include Lotto America, Pick 3, Pick 4.
LotteryMap has tracked 5 jackpot winners in Iowa, representing $689.4M in verified prize money. The largest recorded Iowa jackpot was $241M, won on June 13, 2012 at Hy-Vee in Cedar Rapids.
💡 Iowa joined Powerball at its launch in 1992 and uses lottery revenue to support veterans, environmental programs, and education funding across the state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Powerball draws at 10:59 PM ET on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Mega Millions draws at 11:00 PM ET on Tuesday and Friday.
Compare your ticket numbers with the winning numbers shown above. The gold/colored ball must match the Powerball or Mega Ball. You can also use the official Iowa lottery website or visit any authorized retailer.
Small prizes can be claimed at any authorized lottery retailer. Larger prizes require visiting an Iowa lottery office. Jackpot winners should contact the Iowa lottery directly.
Powerball jackpot odds are 1 in 292,201,338. Mega Millions jackpot odds are 1 in 290,472,336. See the full odds table above for every prize tier, including much better odds for smaller prizes.
No. Lottery drawings are independent random events — a number's recent frequency has zero effect on whether it's drawn next. The hot/cold section above is historical trivia, not a strategy.
Yes — the IRS automatically withholds 24% federal tax on prizes over $5,000. Iowa withholds an additional 5% in state tax. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Winner identity is public record in Iowa. No statutory anonymity; winner identity is public record. Claiming through a trust or LLC is the standard workaround where the state itself doesn't offer anonymity, though the claimant's name typically still surfaces as part of the trust's public filing.
Courier apps are not currently known to be authorized in Iowa. Tickets generally still need to be purchased in person at a licensed retailer. This can change as state regulation evolves, so it's worth checking current rules if you're specifically looking for an online option.
Other States
LotteryMap tracks live results, jackpot winners, and retailer directories for 46 states — not just Iowa. See how another state's odds, taxes, and claim rules compare.