Best Iowa Scratch Off Tickets: Odds, Remaining Prizes & More
Discover the top Iowa scratch-off tickets with daily data updates on odds, remaining prizes, and ROI. Whether you're hunting for the best Iowa lottery scratchers or checking Iowa instant win games and remaining prizes, we've got you covered with automated updates straight from official sources.
Best Odds
500X
Lucky 7 Bonus
Ruby Red Crossword
Newest Games
500X
Diamond Dollars
Lucky Clover Crossword
500X
$50
Lucky 7 Bonus
$20
Ruby Red Crossword
$30
Gem 7s
$20
Top Dollar
$30
Crazy Wild Ca$h
$10
Ultimate Winnings
$20
Hit $250
$10
$100,000 Mega Crossword
$10
$50 and $100 Frenzy
$5
Silver Streak
$10
MONEY
$10
X the Money
$10
Diamond Dollars
$10
Instant Jackpot
$10
JURASSIC WORLD
$10
Golden Riches
$10
Lucky Clover Crossword
$5
Plu$ The Ca$h
$5
Cash Frenzy
$10
PAC-MAN®
$5
Joker's Wild
$5
Quick Cash
$5
SCRABBLE™ Crossword Game
$10
Lucky Stars
$3
Money Rush
$5
UNO™
$3
Full of 300s
$3
Red Hot 7s
$3
$50,000 Super Crossword
$5
IOWA™ BLACKOUT
$5
$50,000 Jackpot
$5
Retro Bolts
$3
Scratch, Match & Win!
$5
$30,000 Crossword
$3
Word Games
$3
Words That Win
$3
Xtra Bingo
$2
Fire 7s Ice 7s
$5
Cool Cat
$2
Mega Money
$2
Fast Cash Bingo
$2
Triple Luck
$1
Triple It!
$1
Cash Blast
$2
Wild Doubler
$2
Triple Seven
$2
Bullseye Cash
$3
Super 7s
$2
$20 On The Spot
$1📚 Iowa Guides & Resources
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Iowa Scratchers Report — May 2026
Monthly analysis: best games, trends, strategies, and price tier breakdown -
The Math of Scratchers: Odds vs. EV vs. ROI Explained
Understand how we calculate value — with real examples -
Why 2× $5 Beats 1× $10
Data-backed proof that splitting your budget often wins -
National Scratchers Report — April 2026
See how Iowa compares to all 43 states
Prize Activity Summary
Over the past 31 days, scratch-off games in this state paid out approximately $10.1 million in prizes, averaging $324,499 per day across 50 active games. The overall prize pool decreased by 49.4% during this period, with 881,430 individual prizes claimed across all tiers. 500X leads in prize activity with $4.7 million claimed ($50 ticket). 9 top prizes remain. Ruby Red Crossword follows with $754,190 in claims.
Smart Tips for Playing Iowa Scratchers
- Check the Best Odds tab above for the current top performers.
- New releases (see Newest tab) start with all prizes intact and typically give you the best chance of winning a big prize.
- Games approaching their end date can sometimes offer interesting opportunities if significant prizes remain unclaimed (see Ending Soon tab when available).
- Avoid games where all top prizes have been claimed — their ROI drops significantly.
- Check back often — ticket data changes daily!
- Never play more than you can afford to lose. Even with our data, it is still a game of chance.
Current Iowa Scratch-Off Insights
Why play new releases? Recently launched games start with all prizes intact and often give you the best mathematical edge.
When top prizes are gone, the expected value of remaining tickets drops — focus instead on games still showing strong odds in the table above.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best scratch-off tickets to buy in Iowa?
Look for games with the best odds and avoid games where top prizes have been claimed. Use the Best Odds tab above to find the current top performers.
Why Play Iowa Scratch Offs?
The Iowa Lottery offers a variety of scratch-off tickets and instant games, with jackpots up to millions of dollars. Check remaining prizes on these lottery tickets to avoid duds.
Are there any Iowa scratchers with positive ROI right now?
ROI data is not available for Iowa at this time. Check the Best Odds tab for the strongest plays.
Should I play ending-soon games?
Sometimes yes — when significant prizes remain, these can offer great value. See the Ending Soon tab (when data is available for Iowa).
Disclaimer: This information is provided for educational purposes only. All data is sourced from the official Iowa lottery website and is updated regularly, but we cannot guarantee 100% accuracy. Lottery games are games of chance, and past performance does not guarantee future results. Please play responsibly and never spend more than you can afford to lose. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER.