Lottery Valley ranks 44 of 45 active Iowa scratch-offs by odds, estimated ROI, remaining top prizes, and ticket price. Games are excluded when all top prizes are gone or Iowa has not published remaining-prize data. $300,000 Cashword ranks as the best overall ticket and has the best published odds of winning any prize, and 3 Ways To Win! leads tickets under $5.
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Current leaders by goal before the full top-10 table.
$300,000 Cashword
$30Strongest published overall odds at 1 in 2.28, although many wins may only return the ticket price.
3 Ways To Win!
$2Strongest composite ranking among tickets under $5.
Top 10 eligible tickets by composite ranking. Updated October 3, 2026.
| Rank | Game | Price | Top Prize | Overall Odds | Profit Odds | Est. ROI | Top Prizes Left | Why It Ranks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $300,000 Cashword | $30 | $300K | 1 in 2.28 | 1 in 4.20 | — | 14 of 14 | Strongest balance among eligible tickets based on profitable-prize odds of 1 in 4.20, 100% of original top prizes remaining. |
| #2 | 100X The Cash | $20 | $250K | 1 in 2.88 | 1 in 4.67 | — | 8 of 8 | Ranks #2 with published overall odds of 1 in 2.88. |
| #3 | $300,000 JACKPOT | $30 | $300K | 1 in 2.29 | 1 in 4.21 | — | 4 of 5 | Ranks #3 with published overall odds of 1 in 2.29. |
| #4 | $100,000 Cash Bonus | $10 | $100K | 1 in 2.81 | 1 in 6.43 | — | 8 of 9 | Ranks #4 with published overall odds of 1 in 2.81. |
| #5 | MONOPOLY DOUBLER (#783) | $20 | $250K | 1 in 2.90 | 1 in 4.72 | — | 9 of 11 | Ranks #5 with published overall odds of 1 in 2.90. |
| #6 | 200X THE WIN | $20 | $250K | 1 in 2.89 | 1 in 4.70 | — | 8 of 10 | Ranks #6 with published overall odds of 1 in 2.89. |
| #7 | 50X The Cash | $10 | $100K | 1 in 2.84 | 1 in 6.55 | — | 5 of 6 | Ranks #7 with published overall odds of 1 in 2.84. |
| #8 | Triple Jackpot | $10 | $100K | 1 in 3.20 | 1 in 6.87 | — | 9 of 9 | Ranks #8 with published overall odds of 1 in 3.20. |
| #9 | The Price Is Right | $10 | $100K | 1 in 2.87 | 1 in 6.76 | — | 6 of 9 | Ranks #9 with published overall odds of 1 in 2.87. |
| #10 | 3 Ways To Win! | $2 | $10K | 1 in 3.59 | 1 in 9.47 | — | 9 of 9 | Ranks #10 with published overall odds of 1 in 3.59. |
Category rankings are more important than the composite score — pick the metric that matches how you want to play.
$300,000 Cashword
$30Strongest published overall odds at 1 in 2.28, although many wins may only return the ticket price.
Alternative: $300,000 JACKPOT
$300,000 Cashword
$30Best calculated odds of winning more than the ticket price (1 in 4.20).
Alternative: $300,000 JACKPOT
$30,000 Crossword
$3Most top prizes still unclaimed (45 of 151).
Alternative: $100,000 Mega Crossword
One primary winner per price band, with a short compare of nearby tickets — not a full reprint of the database.
Overall odds: 1 in 3.59
Best estimated return among active $1 to $3 games on the composite ranking.
| Game | Price | Overall Odds | Est. ROI | Top Prizes Left |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Ways To Win! | $2 | 1 in 3.59 | — | 9 |
| 10X The Cash | $2 | 1 in 3.54 | — | 9 |
| One-Word Crossword | $3 | 1 in 3.82 | — | 11 |
Overall odds: 1 in 3.70
Best estimated return among active $5 games on the composite ranking.
| Game | Price | Overall Odds | Est. ROI | Top Prizes Left |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green 7s | $5 | 1 in 3.70 | — | 6 |
| Fab 5s | $5 | 1 in 3.46 | — | 4 |
| 20X The Cash | $5 | 1 in 3.83 | — | 10 |
Overall odds: 1 in 2.81
Best estimated return among active $10 games on the composite ranking.
| Game | Price | Overall Odds | Est. ROI | Top Prizes Left |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $100,000 Cash Bonus | $10 | 1 in 2.81 | — | 8 |
| 50X The Cash | $10 | 1 in 2.84 | — | 5 |
| Triple Jackpot | $10 | 1 in 3.20 | — | 9 |
Overall odds: 1 in 2.88
Best estimated return among active $20 games on the composite ranking.
| Game | Price | Overall Odds | Est. ROI | Top Prizes Left |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100X The Cash | $20 | 1 in 2.88 | — | 8 |
| MONOPOLY DOUBLER (#783) | $20 | 1 in 2.90 | — | 9 |
| 200X THE WIN | $20 | 1 in 2.89 | — | 8 |
Overall odds: 1 in 2.28
Best estimated return among active $30 to $50 games on the composite ranking.
| Game | Price | Overall Odds | Est. ROI | Top Prizes Left |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $300,000 Cashword | $30 | 1 in 2.28 | — | 14 |
| $300,000 JACKPOT | $30 | 1 in 2.29 | — | 4 |
| 500X | $50 | 1 in 4.33 | — | 5 |
These eligible games currently compare less favorably on ranking metrics. That is not advice to avoid them forever — prize pools change as tickets are claimed.
Mega Money
$2Currently ranks #34 among eligible tickets with a lower composite score than most peers.
$100 Stacked
$2Currently ranks #35 among eligible tickets with a lower composite score than most peers.
MONOPOLY DOUBLER (#781)
$5Currently ranks #36 among eligible tickets with a lower composite score than most peers.
$30,000 Crossword
$3Currently ranks #37 among eligible tickets with a lower composite score than most peers.
Lucky Clover Crossword
$5Currently ranks #38 among eligible tickets with a lower composite score than most peers.
5X The Cash
$1Currently ranks #39 among eligible tickets with a lower composite score than most peers.
MONOPOLY DOUBLER (#779)
$1Currently ranks #40 among eligible tickets with a lower composite score than most peers.
Win It All
$1Currently ranks #41 among eligible tickets with a lower composite score than most peers.
All 44 eligible games in the current ranking.
| Rank | Game | Price | Overall Odds | Profit Odds | Est. ROI | Top Prizes Left |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $300,000 Cashword | $30 | 1 in 2.28 | 1 in 4.20 | — | 14 |
| #2 | 100X The Cash | $20 | 1 in 2.88 | 1 in 4.67 | — | 8 |
| #3 | $300,000 JACKPOT | $30 | 1 in 2.29 | 1 in 4.21 | — | 4 |
| #4 | $100,000 Cash Bonus | $10 | 1 in 2.81 | 1 in 6.43 | — | 8 |
| #5 | MONOPOLY DOUBLER (#783) | $20 | 1 in 2.90 | 1 in 4.72 | — | 9 |
| #6 | 200X THE WIN | $20 | 1 in 2.89 | 1 in 4.70 | — | 8 |
| #7 | 50X The Cash | $10 | 1 in 2.84 | 1 in 6.55 | — | 5 |
| #8 | Triple Jackpot | $10 | 1 in 3.20 | 1 in 6.87 | — | 9 |
| #9 | The Price Is Right | $10 | 1 in 2.87 | 1 in 6.76 | — | 6 |
| #10 | 3 Ways To Win! | $2 | 1 in 3.59 | 1 in 9.47 | — | 9 |
| #11 | Cash Frenzy | $10 | 1 in 3.24 | 1 in 4.79 | — | 4 |
| #12 | $100,000 Riches | $10 | 1 in 2.84 | 1 in 6.57 | — | 5 |
| #13 | MONOPOLY DOUBLER (#782) | $10 | 1 in 2.86 | 1 in 6.67 | — | 5 |
| #14 | $100,000 Mega Crossword | $10 | 1 in 3.29 | 1 in 7.29 | — | 31 |
| #15 | Diamond Dollars | $10 | 1 in 2.86 | 1 in 6.67 | — | 4 |
| #16 | 10X The Cash | $2 | 1 in 3.54 | 1 in 10.48 | — | 9 |
| #17 | MONEY | $10 | 1 in 2.90 | 1 in 5.61 | — | 2 |
| #18 | JURASSIC WORLD | $10 | 1 in 2.84 | 1 in 6.56 | — | 2 |
| #19 | One-Word Crossword | $3 | 1 in 3.82 | 1 in 8.20 | — | 11 |
| #20 | 500X | $50 | 1 in 4.33 | 1 in 4.33 | — | 5 |
| #21 | Instant Jackpot | $10 | 1 in 3.25 | 1 in 7.07 | — | 5 |
| #22 | Green 7s | $5 | 1 in 3.70 | 1 in 11.52 | — | 6 |
| #23 | MONOPOLY DOUBLER (#780) | $2 | 1 in 3.64 | 1 in 8.70 | — | 4 |
| #24 | Fab 5s | $5 | 1 in 3.46 | 1 in 9.49 | — | 4 |
| #25 | SCRABBLE™ Crossword Game | $10 | 1 in 3.20 | 1 in 6.87 | — | 3 |
| #26 | 20X The Cash | $5 | 1 in 3.83 | 1 in 10.62 | — | 10 |
| #27 | Cash Payout | $5 | 1 in 3.60 | 1 in 10.60 | — | 6 |
| #28 | Blackout Bingo | $2 | 1 in 3.56 | 1 in 13.54 | — | 14 |
| #29 | UNO™ | $3 | 1 in 3.79 | 1 in 8.77 | — | 6 |
| #30 | Pirate's Treasure | $3 | 1 in 3.51 | 1 in 10.52 | — | 5 |
| #31 | Xtra Bingo | $2 | 1 in 3.44 | 1 in 7.12 | — | 2 |
| #32 | Mega Bucks | $5 | 1 in 3.67 | 1 in 11.26 | — | 4 |
| #33 | $50,000 Super Crossword | $5 | 1 in 3.26 | 1 in 9.34 | — | 11 |
| #34 | Mega Money | $2 | 1 in 3.88 | 1 in 10.25 | — | 3 |
| #35 | $100 Stacked | $2 | 1 in 3.73 | 1 in 9.88 | — | 5 |
| #36 | MONOPOLY DOUBLER (#781) | $5 | 1 in 3.72 | 1 in 11.68 | — | 4 |
| #37 | $30,000 Crossword | $3 | 1 in 3.52 | 1 in 9.62 | — | 45 |
| #38 | Lucky Clover Crossword | $5 | 1 in 3.83 | 1 in 10.60 | — | 6 |
| #39 | 5X The Cash | $1 | 1 in 4.59 | 1 in 12.87 | — | 11 |
| #40 | MONOPOLY DOUBLER (#779) | $1 | 1 in 4.81 | 1 in 12.85 | — | 10 |
| #41 | Win It All | $1 | 1 in 4.88 | 1 in 17.14 | — | 8 |
| #42 | Lady Luck | $1 | 1 in 4.58 | 1 in 10.93 | — | 5 |
| #43 | $50 Frenzy | $1 | 1 in 4.86 | 1 in 14.52 | — | 9 |
| #44 | Bonus Cash Doubler | $5 | 1 in 3.74 | 1 in 11.86 | — | 4 |
Answers about the best Iowa scratch-offs to buy, odds, price tiers, and how rankings work.
As of October 3, 2026, $300,000 Cashword ranks as the best overall Iowa scratch-off among 44 eligible games. Strongest balance among eligible tickets based on profitable-prize odds of 1 in 4.20, 100% of original top prizes remaining. It also has the best published overall odds at 1 in 2.28. These rankings do not guarantee a win or profit.
The overall leader on this page — $300,000 Cashword — holds the best published overall odds at 1 in 2.28. Overall odds count any prize as a win, including break-even prizes, so they do not necessarily mean the best chance of making a profit.
$30,000 Crossword currently shows the most top prizes remaining (45 of 151). Raw remaining counts are not the same as current top-prize odds.
Green 7s currently leads the $5 tier.
$100,000 Cash Bonus currently leads the $10 tier.
Not automatically. Higher-priced tickets often have different prize structures and may show stronger published overall odds, but expected value and remaining top prizes vary by game. Compare odds, ROI where available, and prize availability inside each price tier.
Newer games can have more intact prize pools, but a recent launch does not guarantee better ROI or better odds than an older eligible game. Treat “best new” as its own category, not a substitute for expected value.
Eligible active games need published odds or prize-tier data. A game with a published top-prize count ranks only while at least one top prize remains. When the Iowa Lottery does not publish remaining counts, active games are ranked on those odds. Games with all top prizes claimed stay in the full scratch-off database but are excluded from rankings. Official lottery data is labeled separately from Lottery Valley calculations. See the methodology section on this page for weights and limitations.
Rankings refresh when underlying Iowa Lottery game and prize data change in Lottery Valley’s database. The date shown on this page reflects the latest game data used for the ranking, not a live feed of every claim.
No. Scratch-off games are random. Stronger comparative metrics improve how tickets compare to each other on published data; they do not identify winning tickets or guarantee a prize or profit.
Published Iowa Lottery game pages, overall odds, ticket prices, top prizes, and top-prizes-remaining figures where available.
Games must be active or ending and include enough published odds or prize-tier data to support ranking. A game with a published top-prize count ranks only while at least one top prize remains. When the Iowa Lottery does not publish remaining counts, active games are ranked on those odds. Games with all top prizes claimed stay on the full scratch-off database but are excluded from rankings. Ended and coming-soon games are listing-only as well.
When inputs are available: 45% estimated-ROI percentile, 25% profitable-prize-odds percentile, 20% top-prize-availability percentile, 10% published overall-odds percentile. Missing inputs redistribute weight across remaining metrics. Large prize means ≥$100,000.
Rankings follow this published methodology and are not changed by affiliate relationships. Data analysis by Lottery Valley; reviewed by Jacob Dymond, Founder and Editor.
Overall odds show how often any prize appears across the printed ticket pool. A prize equal to the ticket price may count as a win, so the best overall odds do not necessarily mean the best chance of making a profit.
Calculated from prize tiers where the prize amount is greater than the ticket price, when full tier odds are published.
Stored expected-return figures where available. Labeled estimated when inventory assumptions are involved.
Raw remaining counts and the share of original top prizes still available. That is top-prize availability — not the same as current top-prize odds, which require remaining ticket inventory.
Rankings cannot identify winning ticket locations or change the randomness of scratch-off games. 18+ only.
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