$100,000 Riches is a $10 scratch-off lottery ticket from the Iowa Lottery. It has overall odds of 1 in 2.84, meaning roughly 1 in every 3 tickets wins a prize. The expected value is $0.74 per $1 spent, which is an average return compared to other scratch-offs. The top prize is $100,000. Most prizes are still available (72% remaining). ScratchCheck rates this ticket 86/100 (Excellent) based on expected value, prize quality, win frequency, and inventory health.
Overall Odds
1 in 2.84
Exp. Value
$0.74
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$100,000
Top Prizes Left
6
Prizes Remaining
72%
ValueScore™
86 / 100
Excellent
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.74↑
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.
- Frequent winners: roughly a 35% shot at a prize on each ticket (1 in 2.84), ahead of most games.
- Expected value lands near the pack at $0.74 per $1 spent.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $100,000 | 1 in 120,000 | 9 | 6 | 67% |
| $2,000 | 1 in 12,000 | 92 | 66 | 72% |
| $1,000 | 1 in 6,000 | 183 | 136 | 74% |
| $500 | 1 in 2,000 | 544 | 387 | 71% |
| $200 | 1 in 667 | 1,667 | 1,215 | 73% |
| $100 | 1 in 300 | 3,679 | 2,647 | 72% |
| $50 | 1 in 75 | 14,784 | 10,616 | 72% |
| $25 | 1 in 15 | - | Not reported | - |
| $15 | 1 in 15 | - | 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
$2,979,500
Current Prize Pool
$2,100,000
Payout Percentage
70.5%
Total Prizes Remaining
15,073
Ticket Statistics
Total Tickets Printed
59,521
Estimated Remaining
42,808
% Remaining
71.9%
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
86
VALUESCORE
Excellent
86
out of 100
Expected Value
Prize Quality
Win Frequency
Inventory Health
Updated: 7/19/2026
Game Details
- State
- Iowa
- Game Number
- 786
- Ticket Price
- $10
- Start Date
- 4/7/2026
- Payout %
- 73.8%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 7/19/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the $100,000 Riches scratch-off a good buy?
Yes. $100,000 Riches is an excellent buy with a ValueScore of 86/100. 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 Riches cost?
$100,000 Riches 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 Riches scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with $100,000 Riches are 1 in 2.84. This means roughly 1 in every 3 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for $100,000 Riches?
The top prize for $100,000 Riches is $100,000. As of our latest update, 6 top prizes remain unclaimed.
What are the prizes for $100,000 Riches?
$100,000 Riches offers 10 distinct prize levels: $100,000 (9 total), $2,000 (92 total), $1,000 (183 total), $500 (544 total), $200 (1,667 total), $100 (3,679 total), $50 (14,784 total), $25, $15, 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 Riches?
Based on our latest data, 72% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 15,073 out of 20,958 total). The game is early in its run, with most prizes still on the market.
How is $100,000 Riches rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates $100,000 Riches at 86 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 Riches released?
$100,000 Riches was released by the Iowa Lottery on April 7, 2026. It has been on sale for about 3 months.
How often is $100,000 Riches data updated on ScratchCheck?
$100,000 Riches 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.