Some words may be mispronounced. DES MOINES — Iowa Lottery revenues are down nearly 12 percent over the past year, a dip driven largely by national jackpot games, according to state lottery figures.

Now, she hopes the winnings will help her and her husband retire. Photo by Iowa lottery It was an “emotional” day for an Iowa couple as they realized a big lottery win would help them retire.

IOWA LOTTERY C-E-O MATT STRAWN SAYS SALES ARE UP SLIGHTLY THROUGH THE THIRD QUARTER OF THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR. STRAWN SAYS THE LOTTO GAMES WILL HAVE A HARD TIME CATCHING UP TO LAST YEAR’S SALES ...