Pick 4 Midday — Iowa

You must be at least 21 years old to purchase a lottery ticket in Iowa. Retailers check ID at the point of sale, and tickets sold to minors are void.

Not directly. Iowa does not have a blanket anonymity law, but winners commonly claim through a trust or LLC, which keeps the individual's name out of public records. Talk to an attorney before signing the back of the ticket.

Iowa withholds 5% in state tax withholding (in addition to 24% federal withholding on prizes over $5,000). Your final tax liability depends on your total income for the year — most jackpot winners land in the top federal bracket of 37%, so the effective combined rate is typically 37–45% after April 15. Consult a tax professional before cashing a large prize.

You have 1 year from the draw date to claim a winning ticket in Iowa. After that, the prize is forfeited and (in most states) returned to the lottery's beneficiary fund. If you're choosing the cash option on a jackpot, the deadline to elect cash is usually 60 days from the claim date.

Lottery proceeds in Iowa primarily fund Iowa General Fund and Veterans Trust. After paying prizes and operating costs, the remaining revenue is transferred to the state's beneficiary account.

This page shows the latest winning numbers for every Iowa lottery game, refreshed automatically after each draw. Powerball and Mega Millions results are shown at the top of every page since they're the same in every participating state. Bookmark this page or check back after the next scheduled draw.