$100,000 Mega Crossword is a $10 scratch-off lottery ticket from the Iowa Lottery. It has overall odds of 1 in 3.29, meaning roughly 1 in every 3 tickets wins a prize. The expected value is $0.73 per $1 spent, which is an average return compared to other scratch-offs. The top prize is $100,000. Most prizes are still available (78% remaining). ScratchCheck rates this ticket 81/100 (Excellent) based on expected value, prize quality, win frequency, and inventory health.
Overall Odds
1 in 3.29
Exp. Value
$0.73
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$100,000
Top Prizes Left
34
Prizes Remaining
78%
ValueScore™
81 / 100
Excellent
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.73↑
GREAT VALUE
Excellent overall value, ahead of the large majority of games at this price.
Why
↑Plenty of prizes remain in circulation across this game.
- Strong prize quality: a healthy share of the bigger top and mid-tier prizes are still unclaimed.
- Expected value lands near the pack at $0.73 per $1 spent.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $100,000 | 1 in 120,126 | 45 | 34 | 76% |
| $10,000 | 1 in 60,063 | 90 | 69 | 77% |
| $1,000 | 1 in 12,013 | 450 | 362 | 80% |
| $500 | 1 in 4,226 | 1,279 | 995 | 78% |
| $200 | 1 in 1,605 | 3,367 | 2,635 | 78% |
| $100 | 1 in 357 | 15,143 | 11,811 | 78% |
| $50 | 1 in 30 | 180,189 | 140,285 | 78% |
| $30 | 1 in 30 | - | Not reported | - |
| $20 | 1 in 15 | - | Not reported | - |
| $10 | 1 in 6 | - | Not reported | - |
“Not reported” = the lottery publishes remaining-prize counts for its top prizes only.
Prize Pool Analysis
Total Payout at Launch
$17,686,650
Current Prize Pool
$13,671,850
Payout Percentage
77.3%
Total Prizes Remaining
156,191
Ticket Statistics
Total Tickets Printed
659,852
Estimated Remaining
513,868
% Remaining
77.9%
Prize pool figures use advertised prize values. Tickets printed and remaining are estimated from overall odds and the share of prizes still unclaimed.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
81
VALUESCORE
Excellent
81
out of 100
Expected Value
Prize Quality
Win Frequency
Inventory Health
Updated: 7/19/2026
Game Details
- State
- Iowa
- Game Number
- 770
- Ticket Price
- $10
- Start Date
- 12/12/2025
- Payout %
- 72.7%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 7/19/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the $100,000 Mega Crossword scratch-off a good buy?
Yes. $100,000 Mega Crossword is an excellent buy with a ValueScore of 81/100. It ranks among the top scratch-offs available and scores highly on expected value, prize quality, win frequency, and inventory health, meaning more prizes are still available relative to how long the game has been on sale.
How much does $100,000 Mega Crossword cost?
$100,000 Mega Crossword costs $10 per ticket in Iowa. All ScratchCheck figures for this game (expected value, ValueScore, and top prize analysis) are calculated against this $10 ticket price.
What are the odds of winning the $100,000 Mega Crossword scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with $100,000 Mega Crossword are 1 in 3.29. This means roughly 1 in every 3 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for $100,000 Mega Crossword?
The top prize for $100,000 Mega Crossword is $100,000. As of our latest update, 34 top prizes remain unclaimed.
What are the prizes for $100,000 Mega Crossword?
$100,000 Mega Crossword offers 10 distinct prize levels: $100,000 (45 total), $10,000 (90 total), $1,000 (450 total), $500 (1,279 total), $200 (3,367 total), $100 (15,143 total), $50 (180,189 total), $30, $20, and $10. The full prize breakdown with odds and remaining counts is listed in the prize table on this page.
How many prizes are left in $100,000 Mega Crossword?
Based on our latest data, 78% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 156,191 out of 200,563 total). The game is early in its run, with most prizes still on the market.
How is $100,000 Mega Crossword rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates $100,000 Mega Crossword at 81 out of 100 using ValueScore™, a composite rating built from four factors: Expected Value, Prize Quality, Win Frequency, and Inventory Health. Scores of 80 or above are Excellent, 60 to 79 Good, 40 to 59 Fair, 20 to 39 Below Average, and below 20 is Poor. The score updates automatically as prizes are claimed and data refreshes.
When was $100,000 Mega Crossword released?
$100,000 Mega Crossword was released by the Iowa Lottery on December 12, 2025. It has been on sale for roughly 7 months, so a meaningful portion of prizes has likely been claimed.
How often is $100,000 Mega Crossword data updated on ScratchCheck?
$100,000 Mega Crossword data comes directly from the official Iowa Lottery and is refreshed daily, so the odds and remaining prize counts you see match the lottery's latest published figures.