Here’s a new question that just came our way: Do Iowa Lottery winners really get to keep those big checks you see in all the photos? The answer is: Yes, absolutely!
When a winner comes to one of our offices to claim a big prize, we do our best to make it a memorable time. We’re of course paying the person a significant sum, which makes it a notable moment. But we add in other special touches to help them celebrate!
Those oversized, ceremonial checks are of course part of the mix. For our very biggest winners, we custom-print a check that includes their name and details including the store where they bought their winning ticket. Other winners receive slightly smaller ceremonial checks made out in their names.
We send the oversized checks home with the winners along with their real checks, of course. We often say that the oversized checks are their evidence because they have to cash or deposit the real check.
It’s fun when we catch up with big winners later to hear what they did with their oversized checks. Some are framed and hung on the wall at home, some get taken to work, some have even been put up at the winner’s favorite local watering hole.
It’s pretty amazing the life that those oversized checks take on!
So yes, when you win big, the Iowa Lottery definitely will make an oversized check for you. And you’ll get to take it home, provided that it fits in your car!
Love that, Jeana! Oh, the places those checks will go. :)
Posted by: Mary Neubauer | April 29, 2024 at 08:20 PM
I have my big check hanging on the wall.
Posted by: Jeana Christiansen | April 29, 2024 at 03:19 PM