The Iowa Lottery has launched a new “Think Green. Wolves Green!” promotion tied to its Green 7s scratch tickets, offering players a chance to win instant cash up to $50,000 and enter nonwinning tickets into drawings for courtside basketball experiences and a trip to see Kevin Garnett’s jersey retirement in Minneapolis.
What prizes can players win with Green 7s tickets?
Players purchasing the Green 7s scratch ticket have a chance to secure up to $50,000 instantly. For those holding nonwinning tickets, ialottery.com reported that entries remain valid for promotional drawings featuring Iowa Wolves courtside table packages and Minnesota Timberwolves VIP trips.
The Iowa Wolves packages include exclusive courtside tables with four seats for selected games, access to the Courtside Club with food and beverages, two parking passes, and $250 in spending money. Meanwhile, the Lotto Zone courtside package provides four seats for Iowa Lottery Night on February 5 against the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, complete with food, water, soda, and $250 in spending money.
How does the Minnesota Timberwolves VIP experience work?
Seventeen total winners will secure the grand prize experience for the February 28 matchup between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Boston Celtics in Minneapolis. Ten winners will receive a VIP suite experience including two suite tickets, food, beverages, and Club TI access. Seven winners will receive premium lower-level seats with access to the Lexus Courtside Club.
Both packages include a post-game jersey retirement ceremony honoring Kevin Garnett, a benchside seat to watch pregame warmups, and a player meet-and-greet experience. Winners also receive a one-night hotel stay on Sunday at a downtown Minneapolis hotel featuring skywalk access to the Target Center, VIP parking, breakfast, exclusive co-branded merchandise, and $1,000 in spending money.
What is the entry timeline and drawing schedule?
The promotion operates through specific entry windows managed by the Iowa Lottery. Entries for the initial Iowa Wolves courtside table packages open at 10:00 am on November 3, 2026, and close at 9:59 am on November 30, 2026, with drawings scheduled for December 1, 2026.
Entries not selected during the Iowa Wolves drawings automatically roll over into the Timberwolves drawings scheduled for February 12, 2027. Participants can consult the Iowa Lottery VIP Club to register tickets and view full prize details.
| Entry Begins | Entry Ends | Drawing Date | Prize Package | Winners |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 3, 2026 (10:00 am) | Nov. 30, 2026 (9:59 am) | Dec. 1, 2026 | Iowa Wolves Courtside Table (Dec. 12, 13, 15) | 6 total (2 per game) |
| Dec. 15, 2026 (9:59 am) | Jan. 6, 2027 (9:59 am) | Jan. 7, 2027 | Iowa Wolves Courtside Table (Jan. 17, 22, 23) | 6 total (2 per game) |
| Jan. 20, 2027 (9:59 am) | Feb. 11, 2027 (9:59 am) | Feb. 12, 2027 | Timberwolves Lower-Level Seats (Feb. 28 vs. Celtics) | 7 |
| Jan. 20, 2027 (9:59 am) | Feb. 11, 2027 (9:59 am) | Feb. 12, 2027 | Timberwolves VIP Suite Experience (Feb. 28 vs. Celtics) | 10 |
Common Questions About the Iowa Lottery Basketball Promotion
Do nonwinning tickets from earlier drawings expire before the February Timberwolves drawing?
No. Entries not selected as winners in the Iowa Wolves basketball prize package drawings are eligible and automatically roll into the Timberwolves drawings on February 12, 2027.
What specific game features the Lotto Zone courtside package?
The Lotto Zone package is tied to Iowa Lottery Night on February 5, 2027, when the Iowa Wolves face the Rio Grande Valley Vipers.
What hotel accommodations are included in the Minneapolis trip?
Winners receive a one-night Sunday stay at a downtown Minneapolis hotel featuring skywalk access to the Target Center, along with VIP parking and breakfast.
