The Latest Special Offers In “Keep Your Ticket Handy”

Remember to take advantage of the special offers being made to Iowa Powerball players through the “Keep Your Ticket Handy” initiative!

The second round of offers is currently underway and you’ll need a nonwinning ticket from Wednesday night’s drawing to be eligible. Another round of offers will kick off Sunday, so be sure to have a ticket for this Saturday’s Powerball drawing so you’ll be ready!

The National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium is the current featured attraction in the campaign. It’s offering two free adult admissions worth a total value of $21! The Dubuque attraction features six large aquariums and exhibits that include giant catfish, turtles, otters, ducks, frogs, reptiles and the history of America's most famous river, the Mississippi River. Interactive exhibits and living history demonstrations bring its river-front campus to life. The facility also includes a riverboat museum, boatyard, wetland and a refurbished train depot.

As news about the travel initiative has spread, other Iowa events and businesses also have decided to make special, unadvertised bonus offers to Iowa Powerball players. So, right now, you also can visit the lottery’s Web site to see how you can use your nonwinning Powerball tickets to receive: 

• 1 free adult admission to Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines, valid May 7–10.
• $10 in savings on a Blank Park Zoo Family Membership Pass valid May 7–15.
• 1 free adult admission to Living History Farms in Urbandale, valid May 10.
• Savings of $7.50 tickets to the Big Country Bash concert in Des Moines (regularly priced tickets are $27.50). The event is Sunday, June 28, and features Tracy Lawrence and John Michael Montgomery, among others.
• 1 free 20-ounce fountain drink at U-Stop convenience stores in Council Bluffs, Minden and Crescent valid May 7–July 10.
• 1 free Powerball ticket when you purchase five Iowa Lottery scratch tickets at The Cigarette Outlet locations in Cedar Rapids, Fort Madison, Marion, Muscatine, Ottumwa and Washington. Offer valid May 7–July 1.

Powerball ticket holders must use one ticket per coupon, or select which offer they wish to use.