A $5 scratch-off from the Iowa Lottery, Lucky Clover Crossword is on sale now. The Iowa Lottery publishes overall odds of 1 in 3.83. Averaged across the remaining prize pool, each $1 buys about $0.64 in expected winnings, a below-average result. The top prize is $50,000. Across every tier, 60% of prizes are still out there: most prizes are still available. ScratchCheck rates this ticket 52/100 (Fair). In our rankings it sits at #37 of the 72 active games we track in Iowa, and it is 10th out of 17 $5 tickets in Iowa.
Overall Odds
1 in 3.83
Exp. Value
$0.64
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$50,000
Top Prizes Left
6
Prizes Remaining
60%
ValueScore™
52 / 100
Fair
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.64→
AVERAGE
At 37th out of 72 Iowa scratch-offs, it neither stands out nor falls behind.
Why
→A leaner 26% chance of winning per ticket (1 in 3.83), below most games.
- The return of $0.64 per dollar runs below what similar tickets pay.
- The larger prizes are well stocked, with plenty of top and mid-tier winners still out there.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | 1 in 204,000 | 10 | 6 | 60% |
| $5,000 | 1 in 40,000 | 51 | 31 | 61% |
| $500 | 1 in 3,000 | 666 | 400 | 60% |
| $250 | 1 in 1,500 | 1,305 | 794 | 61% |
| $100 | 1 in 600 | 3,297 | 1,980 | 60% |
| $50 | 1 in 120 | 16,497 | 9,894 | 60% |
| $25 | 1 in 60 | - | Not reported | - |
| $10 | 1 in 15 | - | Not reported | - |
| $5 | 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
$2,568,800
Current Prize Pool
$1,546,200
Payout Percentage
60.2%
Total Prizes Remaining
13,105
Ticket Statistics
Total Tickets Printed
83,594
Estimated Remaining
50,192
% Remaining
60.0%
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
52
VALUESCORE
Fair
52
out of 100
Expected Value
22/40
Prize Quality
15/25
Win Frequency
3/20
Inventory Health
12/15
Updated: 9/4/2026
Game Details
- State
- Iowa
- Game Number
- 777
- Ticket Price
- $5
- Start Date
- 2/3/2026
- Payout %
- 64.1%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 9/4/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Lucky Clover Crossword scratch-off a good buy?
Lucky Clover Crossword is a middling ticket with a ValueScore of 52/100. It is roughly average compared to other scratch-offs in Iowa. If you are looking for the best value at this price point, check the Iowa rankings page for higher-rated alternatives.
How much does Lucky Clover Crossword cost?
Lucky Clover Crossword costs $5 per ticket in Iowa. All ScratchCheck figures for this game (expected value, ValueScore, and top prize analysis) are calculated against this $5 ticket price.
What are the odds of winning the Lucky Clover Crossword scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with Lucky Clover Crossword are 1 in 3.83. This means roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for Lucky Clover Crossword?
The top prize for Lucky Clover Crossword is $50,000. As of our latest update, 6 top prizes remain unclaimed.
What are the prizes for Lucky Clover Crossword?
Lucky Clover Crossword offers 9 distinct prize levels: $50,000 (10 total), $5,000 (51 total), $500 (666 total), $250 (1,305 total), $100 (3,297 total), $50 (16,497 total), $25, $10, and $5. The full prize breakdown with odds and remaining counts is listed in the prize table on this page.
How many prizes are left in Lucky Clover Crossword?
Based on our latest data, 60% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 13,105 out of 21,826 total). Roughly half the prizes remain, which is typical for an active game.
How is Lucky Clover Crossword rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates Lucky Clover Crossword at 52 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 Lucky Clover Crossword released?
Lucky Clover Crossword was released by the Iowa Lottery on February 3, 2026. It has been on sale for roughly 7 months, so a meaningful portion of prizes has likely been claimed.
How often is Lucky Clover Crossword data updated on ScratchCheck?
Lucky Clover 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.