Ranked 5th of 53 Tickets in Iowa
$100,000 CROSSWORDIowa Scratch-Off Odds & Prizes Remaining
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89
VALUESCORE
Excellent
At a glance
The Iowa Lottery sells $100,000 CROSSWORD as a $10 ticket. It went on sale on November 3, 2026, so 100% of its prizes are still unclaimed. It pays back about $0.74 per $1 on average, in line with Iowa's other $10 games.
Overall Odds
1 in 2.86
Exp. Value
$0.74
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$100,000
Top Prizes Left
30
Prizes Remaining
100%
ValueScore™
89 / 100
Excellent
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.74↑
GREAT VALUE
It ranks #5 of 53 in Iowa, better than about 92% of the state's games, and it is 2nd of Iowa's 15 $10 tickets, in the top third.
Why
↑Fresh prize pool: most of this game's prizes are still on the table.
- The bigger prize tiers here have plenty left to win.
- Wins hit often: about a 35% chance to win something per ticket (1 in 2.86), better than most games.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $100,000 | 1 in 120,000 | 30 | 30 | 100% |
| $10,000 | 1 in 120,000 | 30 | 30 | 100% |
| $1,000 | 1 in 6,000 | 614 | 613 | 100% |
| $500 | 1 in 1,500 | 2,457 | 2,452 | 100% |
| $200 | 1 in 400 | 9,175 | 9,167 | 100% |
| $100 | 1 in 200 | 18,271 | 18,245 | 100% |
| $50 | 1 in 240 | 15,313 | 15,296 | 100% |
| $30 | 1 in 240 | - | Not reported | - |
| $20 | 1 in 8 | - | Not reported | - |
| $10 | 1 in 5 | - | Not reported | - |
“Not reported” = the lottery publishes remaining-prize counts for its top prizes only.
Prize Pool Analysis
Total Payout at Launch
$9,570,250
Current Prize Pool
$9,561,700
Payout Percentage
99.9%
Total Prizes Remaining
45,833
Ticket Statistics
Total Tickets Printed
131,245
Estimated Remaining
131,082
% Remaining
99.9%
Prize pool figures use advertised prize values. Tickets printed is estimated from overall odds. Tickets remaining is estimated from the share of prizes still unclaimed.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
89
VALUESCORE
Excellent
89
out of 100
Expected Value
32/40
Prize Quality
25/25
Win Frequency
17/20
Inventory Health
15/15
Updated: 11/7/2026
Game Details
- State
- Iowa
- Game Number
- 815
- Ticket Price
- $10
- Start Date
- 11/3/2026
- Payout %
- 74.2%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 11/7/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the $100,000 CROSSWORD scratch-off a good buy?
Yes. $100,000 CROSSWORD has a ValueScore of 89/100 (Excellent) and is 2nd of the 15 active $10 games in Iowa. It pays back about $0.74 for every $1 spent.
What are the odds of winning the $100,000 CROSSWORD scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with $100,000 CROSSWORD are 1 in 2.86. This means roughly 1 in every 3 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for $100,000 CROSSWORD?
The top prize for $100,000 CROSSWORD is $100,000. As of our latest update, 30 top prizes remain unclaimed.
How many prizes are left in $100,000 CROSSWORD?
Based on our latest data, 100% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 45,833 out of 45,890 total). The game is early in its run, with most prizes still on the market.
When was $100,000 CROSSWORD released?
$100,000 CROSSWORD was released by the Iowa Lottery on November 3, 2026. It is newly released, so the prize pool is essentially intact.
Every $10 ticket in Iowa
All 15 ranked →| Game | ValueScore | Odds | Payout | Top prize · left |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holiday Cash | 92 | 1 in 2.82 | 73.5% | $100K · 7 |
| $100,000 CROSSWORD (this game) | 89 | 1 in 2.86 | 74.2% | $100K · 30 |
| $100,000 Cash Bonus | 84 | 1 in 2.81 | 74.0% | $100K · 6 |
| 50X The Cash | 81 | 1 in 2.84 | 74.2% | $100K · 5 |
| MONOPOLY DOUBLER (Game #782) | 79 | 1 in 2.86 | 74.2% | $100K · 5 |
| Diamond Dollars | 78 | 1 in 2.86 | 74.0% | $100K · 4 |
| $100,000 Riches | 77 | 1 in 2.84 | 73.8% | $100K · 4 |
| Triple Jackpot | 77 | 1 in 3.20 | 73.2% | $100K · 8 |
| $100,000 Mega Crossword | 73 | 1 in 3.29 | 72.7% | $100K · 29 |
| The Price Is Right | 72 | 1 in 2.87 | 74.2% | $100K · 5 |