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: Hawkeye™ Hoops and Hawkeye™ Wrestling
Which tickets are eligible for entry in these promotions?
Nonwinning $5 9s in a Line scratch tickets (Game #718) are eligible for entry in these promotions. No other Iowa Lottery tickets are eligible for entry in these promotions.
Can I enter my 9s in a Line scratch ticket more than once?
No, each ticket will receive only one entry in the drawing.
Can I win multiple prizes?
Yes except a player cannot win both VIP Terrace and Courtside tickets for a basketball game on the same day.
I can't find the Entry Number I need to enter from the front of my ticket. Can you help?
Scratch the ticket to uncover the 10-digit Entry Number located under the "Win Up To 12 Times!" message toward the bottom of the ticket.
How do I claim my prize?
Claim documents can be completed in person at an Iowa Lottery region office or electronically via Iowa Lottery's Docusign application. Prizes must be claimed
by 4 p.m. February 18, 2025.
How do I receive my prize?
Electronic tickets and parking pass will be sent to the winner's VIP Club email address.
Where are the basketball games and wrestling meet held?
These sporting events are held at Carver-Hawkeye Arena™, 1 Elliott Drive in Iowa City. Plan Your Visit.
See parking map for lot details.
What is included in the Hawkeye™ Hoops prize packages?
VIP Terrace Seating Prize Package (valued at $1,004.16):
Choose your game:
- Men's Basketball: Iowa vs. Washington on February 22, 2025 OR
- Women's Basketball: Iowa vs. UCLA on February 23, 2025
Prize package includes:
- Four (4) table seats
- Complimentary food and beverage service, including Carver Cones
- One (1) parking pass
- $500 spending money (paid via check)
- State required income tax withholding paidd
Courtside Seating Prize Packages:
Choose your game:
- Men's Basketball: Iowa vs. Washington on February 22, 2025
(valued at $2,324.32) OR
- Women's Basketball: Iowa vs. UCLA on February 23, 2025
(valued at $1,392.93)
Prize package includes:
- Four (4) courtside seats
- One (1) parking pass
- $500 spending money (paid via check)
- State required income tax withholding paid
What is included in the Hawkeye™ Wrestling prize package?
VIP Terrace Seating Prize Package (valued at $896.67):
Men's Wrestling: Iowa vs. Oklahoma State on February 23, 2025.
Prize package includes:
- Four (4) table seats
- Complimentary food and beverage service, including Carver Cones
- One (1) parking pass
- $500 spending money (paid via check)
- State required income tax withholding paid
Prize Zone: Lotto Cash
Which tickets are eligible for entry in these promotions?
Winning or nonwinning $2 or more Iowa Lottery Powerball® or Mega Millions® tickets with or without add-ons (double play, power play, megaplier) that were purchased on or after
December 6, 2024 are eligible for entry in this promotion. No other Iowa Lottery tickets or other state lottery tickets are eligible for entry in this promotion.
If my ticket has multiple plays on it, will that count as more than one entry into the promotion?
No. Each entered ticket counts as one entry in the promotion, regardless of the number of plays on it.
Can I enter my Iowa Lottery Powerball or Mega Millions ticket more than once?
No, each ticket will receive only one entry in the drawing.
If I've bought a Powerball or Mega Millions ticket in Iowa, does that mean I'm automatically entered in the promotion?
No. You need to log in to your VIP Club account and enter the Powerball or Mega Millions ticket into the promotion to have a chance to win.
Which number on the ticket do I use if I'm entering it manually?
Click here to see where the entry numbers are located on a sample ticket.
Do I need to keep my Powerball or Mega Millions ticket after I enter it in the promotion?
No, you do not have to keep your ticket to be eligible to win in the promotion. However, be sure to check all of your Powerball and Mega Millions tickets to see if you've won a prize in the jackpot
drawings for which you bought them, as you will need your ticket to claim any Powerball or Mega Millions drawing prize you may have won.
What is all included in the prize package?
Fifteen (15) prizes of $2,500 will be awarded, paid via check.
How do I receive my prize?
Checks will be mailed via USPS or winners can pick up their check at any Iowa Lottery office.
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