MONEY is a $10 scratch-off lottery ticket from the Iowa Lottery. It has overall odds of 1 in 2.90, meaning roughly 1 in every 3 tickets wins a prize. The expected value is $0.82 per $1 spent, which is an above-average return compared to other scratch-offs. The top prize is $100,000. About half the prizes remain (31% remaining). ScratchCheck rates this ticket 71/100 (Good) based on expected value, prize quality, win frequency, and inventory health.
Overall Odds
1 in 2.90
Exp. Value
$0.82
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$100,000
Top Prizes Left
2
Prizes Remaining
31%
ValueScore™
71 / 100
Good
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.82↑
ABOVE AVERAGE
Strong overall value, among the better games we track right now.
Why
↑At $0.82 returned per $1 spent, this game pays back more than the typical scratch-off.
- Wins hit often: about a 34% chance to win something per ticket (1 in 2.90), better than most games.
- Roughly half the prize pool has been claimed, with a decent amount still left.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $100,000 | 1 in 120,000 | 7 | 2 | 29% |
| $1,000 | 1 in 10,000 | 88 | 25 | 28% |
| $200 | 1 in 857 | 1,030 | 305 | 30% |
| $100 | 1 in 150 | 5,840 | 1,800 | 31% |
| $50 | 1 in 100 | 8,734 | 2,692 | 31% |
| $40 | 1 in 96 | - | Not reported | - |
| $25 | 1 in 7 | - | 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
$2,014,700
Current Prize Pool
$600,600
Payout Percentage
29.8%
Total Prizes Remaining
4,824
Ticket Statistics
Total Tickets Printed
45,527
Estimated Remaining
13,990
% Remaining
30.7%
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
71
VALUESCORE
Good
71
out of 100
Expected Value
Prize Quality
Win Frequency
Inventory Health
Updated: 7/19/2026
Game Details
- State
- Iowa
- Game Number
- 751
- Ticket Price
- $10
- Start Date
- 9/3/2025
- Payout %
- 81.6%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 7/19/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the MONEY scratch-off a good buy?
MONEY is a solid choice. Its ValueScore of 71/100 is above average, indicating good expected value and a healthy prize pool. It performs better than most $10 tickets in Iowa.
How much does MONEY cost?
MONEY 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 MONEY scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with MONEY are 1 in 2.90. This means roughly 1 in every 3 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for MONEY?
The top prize for MONEY is $100,000. As of our latest update, 2 top prizes remain unclaimed.
What are the prizes for MONEY?
MONEY offers 8 distinct prize levels: $100,000 (7 total), $1,000 (88 total), $200 (1,030 total), $100 (5,840 total), $50 (8,734 total), $40, $25, 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 MONEY?
Based on our latest data, 31% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 4,824 out of 15,699 total). The game is winding down. A significant portion of prizes have already been claimed.
How is MONEY rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates MONEY at 71 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 MONEY released?
MONEY was released by the Iowa Lottery on September 3, 2025. It has been on sale for roughly 11 months, so a meaningful portion of prizes has likely been claimed.
How often is MONEY data updated on ScratchCheck?
MONEY 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.