Ranked 26th of 77 Tickets in Iowa
Blackout BingoIowa Scratch-Off Odds & Prizes Remaining
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62
VALUESCORE
Good
At a glance
The Iowa Lottery sells Blackout Bingo as a $2 ticket. At a ValueScore of 62/100 (Good), it is the best $2 game on sale in Iowa. Its expected return of $0.62 per $1 runs $0.02 ahead of the typical $2 ticket in Iowa.
Overall Odds
1 in 3.56
Exp. Value
$0.62
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$25,000
Top Prizes Left
14
Prizes Remaining
94%
ValueScore™
62 / 100
Good
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.62↑
ABOVE AVERAGE
Ranked 26th out of 77 Iowa scratch-offs, stronger than most of what is on sale at this price.
Why
↑Plenty of prizes remain in circulation across this game.
- The bigger prize tiers here have plenty left to win.
- Average win frequency: about a 28% chance to win something per ticket (1 in 3.56).
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25,000 | 1 in 232,000 | 15 | 14 | 93% |
| $1,000 | 1 in 120,000 | 29 | 28 | 97% |
| $500 | 1 in 60,000 | 60 | 57 | 95% |
| $250 | 1 in 20,000 | 173 | 162 | 94% |
| $150 | 1 in 10,000 | 361 | 339 | 94% |
| $50 | 1 in 12,000 | 301 | 281 | 93% |
| $40 | 1 in 3,529 | - | Not reported | - |
| $25 | 1 in 150 | - | Not reported | - |
| $15 | 1 in 150 | - | Not reported | - |
| $10 | 1 in 50 | - | Not reported | - |
| $5 | 1 in 25 | - | Not reported | - |
| $2 | 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
$546,450
Current Prize Pool
$511,900
Payout Percentage
93.7%
Total Prizes Remaining
881
Ticket Statistics
Total Tickets Printed
3,343
Estimated Remaining
3,137
% Remaining
93.8%
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.
Prize History
Top prizes left
Since its launch on September 2, one $25,000 top prize has been reported claimed, leaving 14. The most recent was on September 19.
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15
14
September 2October 19
- September 19, 20261 claimed · 14 left
From ScratchCheck's daily record of the lottery's published prize counts. Dates are when a claim first appeared in those counts, and small prizes are often cashed days after purchase, so claims trail actual sales.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
62
VALUESCORE
Good
62
out of 100
Expected Value
14/40
Prize Quality
23/25
Win Frequency
10/20
Inventory Health
15/15
Updated: 10/19/2026
Game Details
- State
- Iowa
- Game Number
- 792
- Ticket Price
- $2
- Start Date
- 9/1/2026
- Payout %
- 62.4%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 10/19/2026
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$2.00 per ticket · 1 in 3.56 overall odds
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Blackout Bingo scratch-off a good buy?
It is a solid pick. Blackout Bingo scores 62/100 (Good) and is the strongest of Iowa's 13 $2 tickets. It pays back about $0.62 for every $1 spent.
What are the odds of winning the Blackout Bingo scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with Blackout Bingo are 1 in 3.56. This means roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for Blackout Bingo?
The top prize for Blackout Bingo is $25,000. As of our latest update, 14 top prizes remain unclaimed.
How many prizes are left in Blackout Bingo?
Based on our latest data, 94% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 881 out of 939 total). The game is early in its run, with most prizes still on the market.
When was Blackout Bingo released?
Blackout Bingo was released by the Iowa Lottery on September 1, 2026. It has been on sale for about 2 months.
Every $2 ticket in Iowa
All 13 ranked →| Game | ValueScore | Odds | Payout | Top prize · left |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackout Bingo (this game) | 62 | 1 in 3.56 | 62.4% | $25K · 14 |
| Doughman Doubler | 57 | 1 in 3.45 | 60.3% | $10K · 9 |
| 3 Ways To Win! | 53 | 1 in 3.59 | 60.1% | $10K · 8 |
| 10X The Cash | 53 | 1 in 3.54 | 60.1% | $10K · 9 |
| MONOPOLY DOUBLER (Game #780) | 45 | 1 in 3.64 | 60.2% | $20K · 4 |
| $100 Stacked | 40 | 1 in 3.73 | 60.3% | $20K · 5 |
| Ending Soon!Cool Cat | 36 | 1 in 3.64 | 60.2% | $10K · 3 |
| Mega Money | 36 | 1 in 3.88 | 60.2% | $20K · 3 |
| Ending Soon!Cash Blast | 35 | 1 in 3.65 | 59.8% | $20K · 2 |
| Ending Soon!Super 7s | 35 | 1 in 3.93 | 60.1% | $18K · 9 |