Iowa Lottery drawing results for Tuesday, August 26, 2025, with how to play and where to buy tickets
The Iowa Lottery offers draw games with prizes ranging from $1,000 to multi-million dollar jackpots. The largest prize claimed by an Iowan to date was $343 million in 2018 from a Powerball drawing. Here are the winning numbers from the Tuesday, August 26, 2025 drawings and quick notes on how to play.
Winning Mega Millions numbers from the August 26 drawing
– 07-12-30-40-69, Mega Ball: 17
Winning Pick-3 numbers from the August 26 drawing
– Midday: 8-2-5
– Evening: 8-5-2
Winning Pick-4 numbers from the August 26 drawing
– Midday: 7-9-3-5
– Evening: 0-8-1-8
Winning Lucky For Life numbers from the August 26 drawing
– 05-06-08-17-36, Lucky Ball: 12
How to watch or check results
– Mega Millions draws take place at 10:00 p.m. CT on Tuesdays and Fridays.
– Pick 3 draws occur daily: midday at 12:20 p.m. CT and evening at 10:00 p.m. CT.
– Pick 4 draws occur daily: midday at 12:20 p.m. CT and evening at 10:00 p.m. CT.
– Lucky for Life draws run daily at 9:38 p.m. CT.
– Powerball drawings occur at 9:59 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
What to know about ticket purchases
– Tickets can be bought in person at gas stations, convenience stores, grocery stores, and some airport terminals.
– Tickets can also be purchased online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier for the USA TODAY Network, in states including Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia. The app lets players select games and numbers, place orders, view tickets, and receive winnings on mobile or via a computer.
Jackpocket and responsible play
– Jackpocket is promoted as a digital lottery option in supported areas. The service is independent of state lotteries, and eligibility varies by location. For those playing, it’s important to set limits and play responsibly.
– If you or someone you know may have a gambling problem, help is available at 1-800-GAMBLER or through local resources.
Odds and quick tips
– Mega Millions odds of hitting the jackpot are 1 in 302,575,350. Smaller prizes have better odds, but players should always treat lottery play as entertainment rather than a guaranteed path to wealth.
Additional context and outlook
– The Iowa Lottery media pages and participating partners emphasize the excitement of big draws while encouraging responsible gaming and timely information on past drawings and payouts.
– For players, keeping track of results, checking payouts, and understanding the drawing schedules helps make the most of entry windows.
Summary
– Tuesday’s drawings produced a new set of numbers across Mega Millions, Pick 3, Pick 4, and Lucky for Life. Whether you played along or just follow the results for entertainment, the possibilities remain as wide as ever, with prizes ranging from modest daily winnings to life-changing jackpots. As always, play responsibly and good luck.