Key keywords: Powerball results 2024, Lotto America winning numbers, Midwest lottery jackpots, Iowa Powerball winner, Minnesota Lotto America prize, unclaimed lottery tickets, Midwest lottery news, multi-state lottery payouts The Midwest has been swept into unprecedented lottery fever this week after official draw results confirmed that two of the largest multi-state lottery jackpots of 2024 belong to ticket holders in Iowa and Minnesota respectively. The October 16, 2024 Powerball draw announced a $314 million grand prize, the 7th largest Powerball jackpot this year, with the winning number combination 07, 12, 23, 39, 52 and Powerball number 17, with the Power Play multiplier set at 3x. Lottery officials confirmed the sole winning ticket was sold at a 24/7 family-run convenience store in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, where the store owner will receive a 1% bonus of the jackpot value, totaling $3.14 million, as a reward for selling the winning ticket. Just 24 hours later, the October 17 Lotto America draw revealed a $123 million grand prize, the largest Lotto America jackpot since 2021, with winning numbers 02, 15, 28, 41, 47 and Star Ball number 09, with the All Star Bonus multiplier at 2x. The sole winning ticket was purchased at a neighborhood gas station in St. Paul, Minnesota, whose owners will receive a $123,000 bonus for the sale. As of press time, neither jackpot winner has come forward to claim their prizes, with both state lottery commissions noting that winners have 180 days from the draw date to present their physical tickets and complete the identity verification process. Winners can choose between a lump-sum payout, which amounts to approximately 58% of the advertised jackpot before federal and state taxes, or an annual annuity paid out over 29 years with 5% incremental increases each year to account for inflation. Local retail outlets across 12 Midwest states have reported a 275% surge in lottery ticket sales since the dual wins were announced, with thousands of residents rushing to check old tickets stored in wallets, glove compartments and kitchen drawers, and purchase entries for upcoming draws. State lottery officials have reminded players to store their tickets in a safe, dry place, and to sign the back of their tickets immediately after purchase to prevent theft or fraud. Community leaders across both states have also shared their excitement, noting that 35% of all lottery ticket sales goes to fund public education, rural infrastructure projects, and senior citizen support programs across the Midwest. Since the start of 2024, multi-state lottery revenues have contributed over $420 million to public programs across participating Midwest states, with this month’s surge in sales expected to add an extra $38 million to the fund before the end of the quarter.