$50 Frenzy is a $1 scratch-off lottery ticket from the Iowa Lottery. It has overall odds of 1 in 4.86, meaning roughly 1 in every 5 tickets wins a prize. The expected value is $0.57 per $1 spent, which is a below-average return compared to other scratch-offs. The top prize is $1,500. Most prizes are still available (85% remaining). ScratchCheck rates this ticket 38/100 (Below Avg) based on expected value, prize quality, win frequency, and inventory health.
Overall Odds
1 in 4.86
Exp. Value
$0.57
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$1,500
Top Prizes Left
10
Prizes Remaining
85%
ValueScore™
38 / 100
Below Avg
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.57↓
BELOW AVERAGE
Weaker overall value. There are likely better options at this price.
Why
↓A leaner 21% chance of winning per ticket (1 in 4.86), below most games.
- Expected value of $0.57 per $1 is below average. Less comes back per dollar than most games.
- The larger prizes are well stocked, with plenty of top and mid-tier winners still out there.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,500 | 1 in 120,000 | 14 | 10 | 71% |
| $100 | 1 in 8,000 | 222 | 191 | 86% |
| $50 | 1 in 480 | 3,607 | 3,047 | 84% |
| $20 | 1 in 300 | - | Not reported | - |
| $10 | 1 in 150 | - | Not reported | - |
| $5 | 1 in 50 | - | Not reported | - |
| $2 | 1 in 27 | - | Not reported | - |
| $1 | 1 in 7 | - | Not reported | - |
“Not reported” = the lottery publishes remaining-prize counts for its top prizes only.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
38
VALUESCORE
Below Avg
38
out of 100
Expected Value
Prize Quality
Win Frequency
Inventory Health
Updated: 7/19/2026
Game Details
- State
- Iowa
- Game Number
- 787
- Ticket Price
- $1
- Start Date
- 5/5/2026
- Payout %
- 57.2%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 7/19/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the $50 Frenzy scratch-off a good buy?
$50 Frenzy scores 38/100 on ValueScore, which is below average. The expected value, prize pool, or inventory health is weaker than most other tickets at this price. There are likely better options in Iowa at the $1 price point.
How much does $50 Frenzy cost?
$50 Frenzy costs $1 per ticket in Iowa. All ScratchCheck figures for this game (expected value, ValueScore, and top prize analysis) are calculated against this $1 ticket price.
What are the odds of winning the $50 Frenzy scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with $50 Frenzy are 1 in 4.86. This means roughly 1 in every 5 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for $50 Frenzy?
The top prize for $50 Frenzy is $1,500. As of our latest update, 10 top prizes remain unclaimed.
What are the prizes for $50 Frenzy?
$50 Frenzy offers 8 distinct prize levels: $1,500 (14 total), $100 (222 total), $50 (3,607 total), $20, $10, $5, $2, and $1. The full prize breakdown with odds and remaining counts is listed in the prize table on this page.
How many prizes are left in $50 Frenzy?
Based on our latest data, 85% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 3,248 out of 3,843 total). The game is early in its run, with most prizes still on the market.
How is $50 Frenzy rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates $50 Frenzy at 38 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 $50 Frenzy released?
$50 Frenzy was released by the Iowa Lottery on May 5, 2026. It has been on sale for about 3 months.
How often is $50 Frenzy data updated on ScratchCheck?
$50 Frenzy 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.