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ANNOUNCER: So what game are we going to learn to play today?
How about the Iowa Lottery's Hot Lotto game?
Hot Lotto is a multi-state lotto game that costs just a dollar per play.
There are two ways to play and both are pretty easy.
The first way is to let the lottery terminal pick the numbers for you.
To do this, just ask the clerk for a Hot Lotto easy pick ticket
and your numbers will be assigned at random.
Pretty simple.
Of course, you can also choose your own numbers.
Now for that, you'll need a play slip. Look for the one that says "Hot Lotto" on it.
First, you'll pick five numbers from 1 to 47. Use your pencil to fill in your numbers.
Next, you'll need to pick out a Hot Ball number from 1 to 19.
Now you have the opportunity to fire up your Hot Lotto prize by adding the Sizzler option,
which costs $1 per play.
The Sizzler will multiply any prize by three except for the jackpot.
For example, if you match five numbers without the Hot Ball, that prize is normally $30,000.
But if you've added the Sizzler option, the prize now becomes $90,000.
We're almost done filling out the play slip.
Now here in Iowa you can play the same numbers for more than one drawing.
Up to 10 consecutive drawings in fact.
It works for easy picks or when you pick your own numbers.
Just let the clerk know how many draws you'd like or mark it on your play slip.
Remember, it's a dollar per play. So one set of numbers for the next five drawings
would cost you $5.
Or $10 if you've added the Sizzler option.
This is called multi draw and it's an extra bit of convenience for players.
To get your Hot Lotto ticket, just hand your completed play slip to the clerk.
Hot Lotto drawings are held on Wednesdays and Saturdays around 9:40 p.m. central.
You can check for the winning numbers online or by calling the winning numbers hotline
at 515-323-4633.
You can also ask the clerk at any lottery terminal to print out the winning numbers for you.
What can you win?
Well, if you match all five numbers and the Hot Ball, you win the jackpot,
which starts at $1 million and keeps growing until somebody wins it.
What's more, federal and state withholding taxes are paid on Hot Lotto jackpot prizes.
So if you win a $3 million jackpot, you'll get a check for the whole $3 million.
There are other cash prizes, too. Match five numbers without the Hot Ball and you'll win
$30,000.
You can also win cash four numbers plus the Hot Ball, three numbers and so on.
You'll even win a couple bucks just for matching the Hot Ball by itself.
Once you have your ticket, sign the back so everyone knows it's yours
and keep it in a safe place.
You'll need it to claim any prize you may win, no exceptions.
Now that you know how to play Hot Lotto, good luck!