Floyd County Man Scoops Over $14k Lottery Prize with Jumbo Bucks Progressive InstaPlay

Thomas Chambers from Rockford, Floyd County, is celebrating a windfall of more than $14,000 after winning a Jumbo Bucks Progressive InstaPlay jackpot prize.

Chambers purchased his winning ticket at Casey’s on 14 E. Congress St. in Nora Springs. The lucky winner claimed his prize on December 8 at the lottery’s Mason City regional office.

The Jumbo Bucks Progressive jackpot, starting at $5,000, grows with every ticket sold across the state until a lucky player clinches the prize. InstaPlay games, like Jumbo Bucks Progressive, offer players a blend of features from instant-scratch and lotto games without the need to pick numbers, fill out playslips, or wait for a drawing. Known as "scratchless," InstaPlay tickets don't have a security coating to remove, making it easy to determine the prize instantly.

InstaPlay games are available in various price ranges, from $1 to $30. For more details, interested players can visit the official Iowa Lottery website at ialottery.com.