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Prize Zone FAQs

General

What is the Prize Zone?

Prize Zone is a virtual club where the fun never stops, and there's always something new and exciting happening! It's a special part of the VIP Club that'll make the VIP experience even "VIP-i-er"!

What prizes can I win in the Prize Zone?

VIP Club members can enter ongoing Prize Zone promotions for cash, technology, Lottery tickets, gift cards and experiential prizes.

Which tickets can I use to enter Prize Zone promotions?

Eligible tickets for entry into Prize Zone promotions will vary, and not all tickets are eligible.

Can I enter my ticket more than once?

No, each eligible ticket will receive only one entry in a promotion drawing.

How can I get more information about upcoming Prize Zone promotions?

Check the Prize Zone page for more information. Be sure to check back often to see what's coming up so you can save the designated tickets to enter.

How are winners notified if they have won?

Winners will be notified by the email that they use for their VIP Club account.

I'm getting an error that my ticket number is not valid. What should I do?

There are a few things we ask people to do when this occurs:

  • For scratch or InstaPlay tickets, be sure the ticket is not a winner. If the ticket is a winner, it will come up as an invalid entry.
  • For Lotto tickets, such as Powerball, both winning and nonwinning tickets are eligible for entry, but normally there will be a purchase by date to be eligible to enter that ticket.
  • Double-check the numbers you are entering to be sure they are correct and that you have all the boxes filled in.
  • If you are not sure which numbers to enter, check the "Trouble finding your entry codes" area and click on the appropriate link (Scratch ticket, InstaPlay ticket or Lotto ticket, depending on the game) on the page where you enter the drawing within the VIP Club.

How often can I enter a promotion?

You can make 40 attempts to enter tickets in a promotion(s) per day. After midnight your account will reset, and you can enter more tickets at that time.

Prize Zone: Boo Yah Bucks

Which tickets are eligible for entry in this promotion?

Nonwinning $1 Boo Yah Bucks scratch tickets (Game #713) are eligible for entry in this promotion. No other Iowa Lottery tickets are eligible for entry in this promotion.

Can I enter my Boo Yah Bucks scratch ticket more than once?

No, each nonwinning ticket will receive only one entry in the category drawing.

What is all included in the prize package?

Ten (10) winners of $1,000 paid via check plus the required state taxes paid on behalf of the winner.

How do I receive my prize?

The check will be mailed via US Mail.

I can't find the number I need to enter from the front of my ticket. Can you help?

Scratch off all of the scratch material in the play area toward the bottom of the ticket to uncover the 10-digit number.

Can I win multiple prizes?

A player may only win one (1) $1,000 prize.

Prize Zone: Golden Opportunity

Which tickets are eligible?

Nonwinning $10 Golden Opportunity scratch tickets (Game #701) are eligible for entry in this promotion. No other Iowa Lottery tickets are eligible for entry in this promotion.

Can I enter my Golden Riches scratch ticket more than once?

No, each nonwinning ticket will receive only one entry in the category drawing.

What is all included in the prize package?

16 winners of 2 NBA suite tickets at Wells Fargo Arena on October 11 for the Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Philadelphia 76ers pre-season game, a $100 prize pack that includes an autographed item and $1,000 spending money. Suite includes complimentary food, water and soda.

How do I receive my prize?

Tickets will be sent electronically, merchandise will be shipped via UPS and the check will be mailed via US Mail.

I can't find the number I need to enter from the front of my ticket. Can you help?

Scratch off all of the scratch material in the play area toward the bottom of the ticket to uncover the 10-digit number.

Can I win multiple prizes?

A player may only win one (1) prize.

Prize Zone: Beat the Heat, Win the Cash

Which tickets are eligible to be entered in the promotion?

Nonwinning $10 Beat the Heat scratch tickets (game #712) are eligible for entry in this promotion. No other Iowa Lottery tickets are eligible for entry in this promotion.

Can I enter my Beat the Heat scratch ticket more than once?

No, each nonwinning ticket will receive only one entry in the drawing.

What is included in the prize package?

Twenty (20) winners of $10,000 cash, paid via check. There will be two entry periods with ten (10) winners for each drawing.

How do I receive my prize?

The check will be mailed via US Mail.

I can't find the number I need to enter from the front of my ticket. Can you help?

Scratch off all of the scratch material in the play area toward the bottom of the ticket to uncover the 10-digit number.

Can I win multiple prizes?

A player may only win one (1) prize per entry period.

If I don’t win in the first entry period, will my entries count in the second entry period?

Entries from the first entry period do not roll into the second entry period. Members must enter unique tickets into both entry periods to be eligible for each drawing.



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