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Iowa Scratch-Off Tickets Ranked by Expected Return

71 active games from official Iowa Lottery data · updated Sep 15, 2026. 71 of them have enough published data for a live expected return, updated as prizes are claimed.

Ranked by how much of each $1 comes back as prizes.

  1. SCRABBLE™ Crossword Game ticket1$10
    SCRABBLE™ Crossword Game #693$0.89 / $1
    Top prize
    $100,000
    Top prizes left
    3
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.2
    Odds to profit
    1 in 6.87
  2. MONEY ticket2$10
    MONEY #751$0.81 / $1
    Top prize
    $100,000
    Top prizes left
    2
    Odds to win
    1 in 2.9
    Odds to profit
    1 in 5.61
  3. 500X ticket3$50
    500X #771$0.78 / $1
    Top prize
    $500,000
    Top prizes left
    5
    Odds to win
    1 in 4.33
    Odds to profit
    1 in 4.33
  4. 200X THE WIN ticket4$20
    200X THE WIN #774$0.77 / $1
    Top prize
    $250,000
    Top prizes left
    9
    Odds to win
    1 in 2.89
    Odds to profit
    1 in 4.7
  5. Money Rush ticket5$5
    Money Rush #730$0.77 / $1
    Top prize
    $50,000
    Top prizes left
    4
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.61
    Odds to profit
    1 in 10.64
  6. Golden Riches ticket6$10
    Golden Riches #701$0.76 / $1
    Top prize
    $100,000
    Top prizes left
    3
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.15
    Odds to profit
    1 in 8.53
  7. JURASSIC WORLD ticket7$10
    JURASSIC WORLD #743$0.75 / $1
    Top prize
    $100,000
    Top prizes left
    2
    Odds to win
    1 in 2.84
    Odds to profit
    1 in 6.56
  8. MONOPOLY DOUBLER ticket8$20
    MONOPOLY DOUBLER #783$0.75 / $1
    Top prize
    $250,000
    Top prizes left
    9
    Odds to win
    1 in 2.9
    Odds to profit
    1 in 4.72
  9. $300,000 Cashword ticket9$30
    $300,000 Cashword #819$0.75 / $1
    Top prize
    $300,000
    Top prizes left
    14
    Odds to win
    1 in 2.28
    Odds to profit
    1 in 4.2
  10. 50X The Cash ticket10$10
    50X The Cash #802$0.75 / $1
    Top prize
    $100,000
    Top prizes left
    6
    Odds to win
    1 in 2.84
    Odds to profit
    1 in 6.55
  11. $300,000 JACKPOT ticket11$30
    $300,000 JACKPOT #798$0.75 / $1
    Top prize
    $300,000
    Top prizes left
    4
    Odds to win
    1 in 2.29
    Odds to profit
    1 in 4.21
  12. 100X The Cash ticket12$20
    100X The Cash #803$0.75 / $1
    Top prize
    $250,000
    Top prizes left
    8
    Odds to win
    1 in 2.88
    Odds to profit
    1 in 4.67
  13. MONOPOLY DOUBLER ticket13$10
    MONOPOLY DOUBLER #782$0.74 / $1
    Top prize
    $100,000
    Top prizes left
    5
    Odds to win
    1 in 2.86
    Odds to profit
    1 in 6.67
  14. $100,000 Cash Bonus ticket14$10
    $100,000 Cash Bonus #797$0.74 / $1
    Top prize
    $100,000
    Top prizes left
    8
    Odds to win
    1 in 2.81
    Odds to profit
    1 in 6.43
  15. The Price Is Right ticket15$10
    The Price Is Right #790$0.74 / $1
    Top prize
    $100,000
    Top prizes left
    6
    Odds to win
    1 in 2.87
    Odds to profit
    1 in 6.76
  16. Gem 7s ticket16$20
    Gem 7s #709$0.73 / $1
    Top prize
    $150,000
    Top prizes left
    8
    Odds to win
    1 in 2.52
    Odds to profit
    1 in 4.05
  17. X the Money ticket17$10
    X the Money #675$0.73 / $1
    Top prize
    $100,000
    Top prizes left
    1
    Odds to win
    1 in 2.86
    Odds to profit
    1 in 6.67
  18. $100,000 Mega Crossword ticket18$10
    $100,000 Mega Crossword #770$0.73 / $1
    Top prize
    $100,000
    Top prizes left
    34
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.29
    Odds to profit
    1 in 7.29
  19. Triple Jackpot ticket19$10
    Triple Jackpot #806$0.73 / $1
    Top prize
    $100,000
    Top prizes left
    9
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.2
    Odds to profit
    1 in 6.87
  20. Lucky 7 Bonus ticket20$20
    Lucky 7 Bonus #651$0.73 / $1
    Top prize
    $250,000
    Top prizes left
    4
    Odds to win
    1 in 2.88
    Odds to profit
    1 in 4.68
  21. $100,000 Riches ticket21$10
    $100,000 Riches #786$0.73 / $1
    Top prize
    $100,000
    Top prizes left
    5
    Odds to win
    1 in 2.84
    Odds to profit
    1 in 6.57
  22. Diamond Dollars ticket22$10
    Diamond Dollars #778$0.72 / $1
    Top prize
    $100,000
    Top prizes left
    4
    Odds to win
    1 in 2.86
    Odds to profit
    1 in 6.67
  23. Instant Jackpot ticket23$10
    Instant Jackpot #775$0.72 / $1
    Top prize
    $100,000
    Top prizes left
    5
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.25
    Odds to profit
    1 in 7.07
  24. Cash Frenzy ticket24$10
    Cash Frenzy #759$0.72 / $1
    Top prize
    $100,000
    Top prizes left
    4
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.24
    Odds to profit
    1 in 4.79
  25. Silver Streak ticket25$10
    Silver Streak #746$0.69 / $1
    Top prize
    $100,000
    Top prizes left
    1
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.25
    Odds to profit
    1 in 7.08
  26. Fire 7s Ice 7s ticket26$5
    Fire 7s Ice 7s #758$0.66 / $1
    Top prize
    $50,000
    Top prizes left
    4
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.73
    Odds to profit
    1 in 11.8
  27. Retro Bolts ticket27$3
    Retro Bolts #750$0.65 / $1
    Top prize
    $30,000
    Top prizes left
    5
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.67
    Odds to profit
    1 in 13.79
  28. Joker's Wild ticket28$5
    Joker's Wild #735$0.65 / $1
    Top prize
    $50,000
    Top prizes left
    2
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.6
    Odds to profit
    1 in 10.62
  29. $50,000 Jackpot ticket29$5
    $50,000 Jackpot #700$0.65 / $1
    Top prize
    $50,000
    Top prizes left
    3
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.4
    Odds to profit
    1 in 7.36
  30. Cash Payout ticket30$5
    Cash Payout #785$0.65 / $1
    Top prize
    $50,000
    Top prizes left
    6
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.6
    Odds to profit
    1 in 10.6
  31. MONOPOLY DOUBLER ticket31$5
    MONOPOLY DOUBLER #781$0.65 / $1
    Top prize
    $50,000
    Top prizes left
    4
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.72
    Odds to profit
    1 in 11.68
  32. $50,000 Super Crossword ticket32$5
    $50,000 Super Crossword #616$0.64 / $1
    Top prize
    $50,000
    Top prizes left
    12
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.26
    Odds to profit
    1 in 9.34
  33. 20X The Cash ticket33$5
    20X The Cash #801$0.64 / $1
    Top prize
    $50,000
    Top prizes left
    10
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.83
    Odds to profit
    1 in 10.62
  34. Lucky Clover Crossword ticket34$5
    Lucky Clover Crossword #777$0.64 / $1
    Top prize
    $50,000
    Top prizes left
    6
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.83
    Odds to profit
    1 in 10.6
  35. Green 7s ticket35$5
    Green 7s #805$0.64 / $1
    Top prize
    $50,000
    Top prizes left
    6
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.7
    Odds to profit
    1 in 11.52
  36. Fab 5s ticket36$5
    Fab 5s #794$0.63 / $1
    Top prize
    $50,000
    Top prizes left
    4
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.46
    Odds to profit
    1 in 9.49
  37. Bonus Cash Doubler ticket37$5
    Bonus Cash Doubler #789$0.63 / $1
    Top prize
    $50,000
    Top prizes left
    5
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.74
    Odds to profit
    1 in 11.86
  38. Quick Cash ticket38$5
    Quick Cash #740$0.63 / $1
    Top prize
    $50,000
    Top prizes left
    2
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.67
    Odds to profit
    1 in 8.16
  39. Mega Bucks ticket39$5
    Mega Bucks #796$0.63 / $1
    Top prize
    $50,000
    Top prizes left
    4
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.67
    Odds to profit
    1 in 11.26
  40. UNO™ ticket40$3
    UNO™ #773$0.63 / $1
    Top prize
    $30,000
    Top prizes left
    6
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.79
    Odds to profit
    1 in 8.77
  41. $30,000 Crossword ticket41$3
    $30,000 Crossword #615$0.63 / $1
    Top prize
    $30,000
    Top prizes left
    46
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.52
    Odds to profit
    1 in 9.62
  42. IOWA™ BLACKOUT ticket42$5
    IOWA™ BLACKOUT #761$0.62 / $1
    Top prize
    $50,000
    Top prizes left
    3
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.4
    Odds to profit
    1 in 7.36
  43. Words That Win ticket43$3
    Words That Win #717$0.62 / $1
    Top prize
    $30,000
    Top prizes left
    3
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.8
    Odds to profit
    1 in 8.83
  44. Blackout Bingo ticket44$2
    Blackout Bingo #792$0.62 / $1
    Top prize
    $25,000
    Top prizes left
    15
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.56
    Odds to profit
    1 in 13.54
  45. Full of 300s ticket45$3
    Full of 300s #757$0.62 / $1
    Top prize
    $300
    Top prizes left
    27
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.57
    Odds to profit
    1 in 7.68
  46. One-Word Crossword ticket46$3
    One-Word Crossword #813$0.62 / $1
    Top prize
    $30,000
    Top prizes left
    11
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.82
    Odds to profit
    1 in 8.2
  47. Pirate's Treasure ticket47$3
    Pirate's Treasure #784$0.61 / $1
    Top prize
    $30,000
    Top prizes left
    5
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.51
    Odds to profit
    1 in 10.52
  48. Scratch, Match & Win! ticket48$5
    Scratch, Match & Win! #760$0.61 / $1
    Top prize
    $50,000
    Top prizes left
    2
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.65
    Odds to profit
    1 in 6.36
  49. PAC-MAN® ticket49$5
    PAC-MAN® #741$0.61 / $1
    Top prize
    $50,000
    Top prizes left
    1
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.46
    Odds to profit
    1 in 9.46
  50. Super 7s ticket50$2
    Super 7s #733$0.61 / $1
    Top prize
    $17,777
    Top prizes left
    9
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.93
    Odds to profit
    1 in 10.56
  51. Wild Doubler ticket51$2
    Wild Doubler #738$0.61 / $1
    Top prize
    $10,000
    Top prizes left
    5
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.83
    Odds to profit
    1 in 11.39
  52. MONOPOLY DOUBLER ticket52$2
    MONOPOLY DOUBLER #780$0.61 / $1
    Top prize
    $20,000
    Top prizes left
    4
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.64
    Odds to profit
    1 in 8.7
  53. 3 Ways To Win! ticket53$2
    3 Ways To Win! #795$0.61 / $1
    Top prize
    $10,000
    Top prizes left
    9
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.59
    Odds to profit
    1 in 9.47
  54. Bullseye Cash ticket54$3
    Bullseye Cash #745$0.61 / $1
    Top prize
    $30,000
    Top prizes left
    3
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.11
    Odds to profit
    1 in 8.23
  55. Word Games ticket55$3
    Word Games #739$0.60 / $1
    Top prize
    $30,000
    Top prizes left
    3
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.81
    Odds to profit
    1 in 7
  56. Cash Blast ticket56$2
    Cash Blast #714$0.60 / $1
    Top prize
    $20,000
    Top prizes left
    2
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.65
    Odds to profit
    1 in 8.76
  57. Mega Money ticket57$2
    Mega Money #776$0.60 / $1
    Top prize
    $20,000
    Top prizes left
    3
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.88
    Odds to profit
    1 in 10.25
  58. 10X The Cash ticket58$2
    10X The Cash #800$0.60 / $1
    Top prize
    $10,000
    Top prizes left
    9
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.54
    Odds to profit
    1 in 10.48
  59. Lucky Stars ticket59$3
    Lucky Stars #729$0.60 / $1
    Top prize
    $30,000
    Top prizes left
    2
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.8
    Odds to profit
    1 in 8.83
  60. Xtra Bingo ticket60$2
    Xtra Bingo #645$0.59 / $1
    Top prize
    $25,000
    Top prizes left
    2
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.44
    Odds to profit
    1 in 7.12
  61. $100 Stacked ticket61$2
    $100 Stacked #788$0.59 / $1
    Top prize
    $20,000
    Top prizes left
    6
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.73
    Odds to profit
    1 in 9.88
  62. Cool Cat ticket62$2
    Cool Cat #749$0.59 / $1
    Top prize
    $10,000
    Top prizes left
    3
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.64
    Odds to profit
    1 in 9.22
  63. MONOPOLY DOUBLER ticket63$1
    MONOPOLY DOUBLER #779$0.58 / $1
    Top prize
    $5,000
    Top prizes left
    10
    Odds to win
    1 in 4.81
    Odds to profit
    1 in 12.85
  64. Triple It! ticket64$1
    Triple It! #747$0.57 / $1
    Top prize
    $900
    Top prizes left
    4
    Odds to win
    1 in 4.5
    Odds to profit
    1 in 11.23
  65. 5X The Cash ticket65$1
    5X The Cash #799$0.57 / $1
    Top prize
    $5,000
    Top prizes left
    12
    Odds to win
    1 in 4.59
    Odds to profit
    1 in 12.87
  66. $50 Frenzy ticket66$1
    $50 Frenzy #787$0.57 / $1
    Top prize
    $1,500
    Top prizes left
    9
    Odds to win
    1 in 4.86
    Odds to profit
    1 in 14.52
  67. Win It All ticket67$1
    Win It All #804$0.57 / $1
    Top prize
    $3,500
    Top prizes left
    9
    Odds to win
    1 in 4.88
    Odds to profit
    1 in 17.14
  68. Lady Luck ticket68$1
    Lady Luck #791$0.56 / $1
    Top prize
    $4,000
    Top prizes left
    5
    Odds to win
    1 in 4.58
    Odds to profit
    1 in 10.93
  69. Triple Luck ticket69$1
    Triple Luck #772$0.56 / $1
    Top prize
    $6,000
    Top prizes left
    4
    Odds to win
    1 in 4.57
    Odds to profit
    1 in 11.69
  70. Unlock It ticket70$3
    Unlock It #793$0.55 / $1
    Top prize
    $3,000
    Top prizes left
    16
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.51
    Odds to profit
    1 in 10.52
  71. 777 ticket71$2
    777 #753$0.51 / $1
    Top prize
    $10,000
    Top prizes left
    4
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.94
    Odds to profit
    1 in 16.5

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Iowa scratch-off FAQ

What is the best scratch-off ticket in Iowa right now?

As of our latest update, the Iowa scratch-off with the highest expected return is SCRABBLE™ Crossword Game, a $10 ticket returning about $0.89 per $1. Rankings change daily as prizes are claimed, so the table above always shows the current order.

How are Iowa scratch-off odds and returns calculated?

We take the official remaining-prize data published by the Iowa Lottery and divide the value of all unclaimed prizes by the estimated number of tickets remaining. That gives each game's expected return per dollar spent.

How often is the Iowa scratch-off data updated?

Every day. We refresh Iowa prize data daily from the official Iowa Lottery source, so the rankings reflect prizes claimed since the game launched.

Do better odds mean I will make money on Iowa scratch-offs?

No. Like all lottery games, Iowa scratch-offs carry a negative expected return on average — a higher-ranked ticket simply loses you less, not nothing. Play for fun, not for income.

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