Iowa Millionaire for Life Numbers
View the Iowa Millionaire for Life numbers for Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Find out how many winners came from the Hawkeye State in the latest draw or scroll down for other recent results. Millionaire for Life rewards its biggest winners with prizes for the rest of their lifetime, although in Iowa the minimum age to play is older than elsewhere at 21. Learn more rules that are specific to Iowa further down the page.
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| Playstyle | Prize Per Winner | IA Winners | Total Winners | Prize Fund |
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| Match 5 plus Millionaire Ball |
$1,000,000.00 a year for life |
0 | 0 | $0.00 |
| Match 5 |
$100,000.00 a year for life |
0 | 0 | $0.00 |
| Match 4 plus Millionaire Ball | $7,500.00 | 0 | 1 | $0.00 |
| Match 4 | $500.00 | 0 | 17 | $0.00 |
| Match 3 plus Millionaire Ball | $250.00 | 5 | 171 | $1,250.00 |
| Match 3 | $50.00 | 16 | 878 | $800.00 |
| Match 2 plus Millionaire Ball | $25.00 | 57 | 3,309 | $1,425.00 |
| Match 2 | $8.00 | 235 | 15,797 | $1,880.00 |
| Match 1 plus Millionaire Ball | $8.00 | 355 | 21,838 | $2,840.00 |
| Totals | - | 668 | 42,011 | $8,195.00 |
IA Winner Ranking
IA Winners in the Last 5 Draws
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Previous IA Winning Numbers
Catch up with the past few Millionaire for Life results below. See the winning numbers and the prize payouts for Iowa. Hundreds of players from the state win every day – has anyone pocketed one of the top two prizes this week?
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| Playstyle | Prize Per Winner | IA Winners | Prize Fund |
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| Match 5 + MB | $1,000,000 | 0 | $0 |
| Match 5 | $100,000 | 0 | $0 |
| Match 4 + MB | $7,500 | 0 | $0 |
| Match 4 | $500 | 0 | $0 |
| Match 3 + MB | $250 | 5 | $1,250 |
| Match 3 | $50 | 16 | $800 |
| Match 2 + MB | $25 | 57 | $1,425 |
| Match 2 | $8 | 235 | $1,880 |
| Match 1 + MB | $8 | 355 | $2,840 |
| Totals | - | 668 | $8,195 |
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| Playstyle | Prize Per Winner | IA Winners | Prize Fund |
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| Match 5 + MB | $1,000,000 | 0 | $0 |
| Match 5 | $100,000 | 0 | $0 |
| Match 4 + MB | $7,500 | 0 | $0 |
| Match 4 | $500 | 1 | $500 |
| Match 3 + MB | $250 | 4 | $1,000 |
| Match 3 | $50 | 14 | $700 |
| Match 2 + MB | $25 | 65 | $1,625 |
| Match 2 | $8 | 210 | $1,680 |
| Match 1 + MB | $8 | 352 | $2,816 |
| Totals | - | 646 | $8,321 |
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| Playstyle | Prize Per Winner | IA Winners | Prize Fund |
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| Match 5 + MB | $1,000,000 | 0 | $0 |
| Match 5 | $100,000 | 0 | $0 |
| Match 4 + MB | $7,500 | 0 | $0 |
| Match 4 | $500 | 0 | $0 |
| Match 3 + MB | $250 | 3 | $750 |
| Match 3 | $50 | 18 | $900 |
| Match 2 + MB | $25 | 61 | $1,525 |
| Match 2 | $8 | 244 | $1,952 |
| Match 1 + MB | $8 | 302 | $2,416 |
| Totals | - | 628 | $7,543 |
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| Playstyle | Prize Per Winner | IA Winners | Prize Fund |
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| Match 5 + MB | $1,000,000 | 0 | $0 |
| Match 5 | $100,000 | 0 | $0 |
| Match 4 + MB | $7,500 | 0 | $0 |
| Match 4 | $500 | 0 | $0 |
| Match 3 + MB | $250 | 7 | $1,750 |
| Match 3 | $50 | 18 | $900 |
| Match 2 + MB | $25 | 89 | $2,225 |
| Match 2 | $8 | 298 | $2,384 |
| Match 1 + MB | $8 | 377 | $3,016 |
| Totals | - | 789 | $10,275 |
How to Play Millionaire for Life in Iowa
Here’s a step-by-step guide to playing Millionaire for Life in Iowa. The game works largely the same way in all the participating states, but be aware that if you play elsewhere, you may notice small differences such as the ticket cut-off time or the minimum age.
- Choose five main numbers from 1 to 58 and one Millionaire Ball between 1 and 5, or get an Easy Pick for a random selection.
- Select how many drawings to play. In Iowa you can play the same numbers in up to 10 consecutive drawings.
- Purchase your tickets before the cut-off time of 8:59 PM CT. The cost per play is $5.
Drawings take place at 10:15 PM CT. To win a prize, you must match at least two main numbers, or one main number and the Millionaire Ball. If you match all six, you’ll win the jackpot of $1 million a year for life. Go to the Odds and Prizes page to see all the different ways to win.
How to Claim Prizes
You must claim any prizes you win from the state lottery where you purchased the ticket. Here is an overview of how to claim prizes in Iowa.
- Prizes up to $600 – Claim from any Iowa Lottery retailer or mail in your winning ticket. You’ll need to provide a claim form for any prize worth $100 or more.
- Prizes of $600 to $250,000 – Mail in your winning ticket or visit one of the IA Lottery’s four regional offices.
- Top Two Prizes – To claim one of the top two prizes, you will need to visit the Iowa Lottery main office in Clive. Contact the IA Lottery by email or telephone to schedule an appointment in this scenario.
For mail-in claims, you’ll need to send your winning ticket, completed claim form and government-issued photo ID to the following address:
Iowa Lottery
13001 University Ave
Clive IA 50325-8225
The table below shows the addresses of the four regional lottery offices in Iowa where you can claim prizes. Offices are open from Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
| Payment Center | Address | Phone |
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| Lottery Main Office |
13001 University Ave Clive IA 50325-8225 |
515.725.7900 |
| Cedar Rapids Regional Office |
2345 Blairs Ferry Rd NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402-1918 |
319.395.9313 |
| Mason City Regional Office |
2900 4th St SW Mason City IA 50401-1531 |
641.424.6011 |
| Storm Lake Regional Office |
822 Flindt Dr Storm Lake IA 50588-3205 |
712.732.6662 |
Claim Period
You must claim prizes within 180 days of the draw date if you’re a winner in Iowa. If you are lucky enough to win one of the top two prizes, you must decide within 60 days of making your claim whether you wish to accept the annuity or the lump-sum payment.
Taxes
State tax is withheld at a rate of 3.8 percent on all prizes above $600. Federal tax of 24 percent is also withheld on any payout worth more than $5,000.
Anonymity
Iowa law dictates that the state lottery must disclose key details about its winners, including their name, place of residence and prize amount. However, the name of a winner can be a legal trust rather than an individual, effectively keeping anonymity intact.
Iowa ‘for Life’ Game History
Iowa has offered a ‘For Life’ lottery since it joined Lucky for Life in January 2016. Shelby Willis from Des Moines became the state’s first winner of the top prize when he matched all the numbers in a Lucky for Life drawing on November 12, 2024. He instantly retired from his job in the security business and said the win would ‘change things for his children and grandchildren’.
Millionaire for Life replaced Lucky for Life in February 2026, with tickets going on sale in Iowa and 30 other jurisdictions. A portion of the revenue in Iowa goes towards helping veterans, economic development, law enforcement, education and agriculture. Iowa Lottery CEO Matt Strawn said when the game was launched: “Millionaire for Life delivers exactly what its name promises: the chance for a lifetime of financial freedom.”