It’s been a little more than a year since we introduced InstaPlay games as a lottery product here in Iowa, and we took time this week to look back at the numbers from the year.
InstaPlay games debuted in Iowa on Nov. 13, 2016. Since then, players have won 65 progressive InstaPlay jackpots and there currently is a tie for the busiest month of winners so far. We had eight InstaPlay progressive jackpot winners in both August and October of this year.
The size of the progressive jackpots that have been won ranged from a prize of $1,129.04 won on May 5 in the $1 “Loose Change Progressive” InstaPlay game up to a prize of $42,224.60 won June 1 in the $5 “Jumbo Bucks Progressive” InstaPlay Game. Twenty-four other progressive jackpots also topped the $10,000 mark during the first year of sales.
I think you should advertise wins, but do not require names or pictures. Too many scammers and nefarious people out there, you are risking peoples safety by not allowing people to opt-out of advertising. Also, based on your current record, posting pictures does not prevent rigged games.
Posted by: Gregory Sapp | December 15, 2017 at 08:14 AM
Thanks for the feedback, guys! I'm glad you like the InstaPlay games. We thought they would make for a fun, new product here in Iowa. William, we do have on our website a listing of all Iowa Lottery winners of $600 or more. Maybe that is what you are looking for? Here is a direct link to that list: http://www.ialottery.com/PDF/winnersforwebsite.pdf
Posted by: Mary Neubauer | December 13, 2017 at 04:22 PM
I think these games are so great!GREAT PAYOUTS!! I can't wait to see more come out! (They also give my hand a break from scratching tickets 😂.)
But in all seriousness I think they are wonderful addition to the Iowa Lottery! Thank you all!
Posted by: Lindsay Arnold | December 10, 2017 at 05:33 PM
Please all keep these games going. We plan them and like them.
Posted by: Doug & Leslie Fors | December 09, 2017 at 05:47 PM
why don't you post other winnings; such as, $100 or $1000 so we can see
how many larger winnings there are. I've played progressive consistantly
throughout the year and I think I won one $50 payout, mostly $2, $5, or $10.And as the jackpots get bigger, even the smaller winnings get fewer. I am probably going to quit playing them.
Posted by: William Richter | December 08, 2017 at 03:07 PM