Pirate's Treasure costs $3 per ticket from the Iowa Lottery. The Iowa Lottery publishes overall odds of 1 in 3.51. Right now the math works out to $0.62 back per $1 spent, a below-average figure for this kind of game. The top prize is $30,000. 68% of the total prize pool is still unclaimed, so most prizes are still available. ScratchCheck rates this ticket 51/100 (Fair). In our rankings it sits at #39 of the 72 active games we track in Iowa, and it is in the top third of Iowa's 12 $3 tickets, at 3rd.
Overall Odds
1 in 3.51
Exp. Value
$0.62
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$30,000
Top Prizes Left
5
Prizes Remaining
68%
ValueScore™
51 / 100
Fair
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.62→
AVERAGE
At 39th out of 72 Iowa scratch-offs, it neither stands out nor falls behind.
Why
→At $0.62 returned per $1, this game pays back less than most scratch-offs.
- Average win frequency: about a 28% chance to win something per ticket (1 in 3.51).
- The bigger prize tiers here have plenty left to win.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | 1 in 150,000 | 8 | 5 | 63% |
| $3,000 | 1 in 120,000 | 11 | 8 | 73% |
| $300 | 1 in 6,000 | 209 | 135 | 65% |
| $100 | 1 in 1,500 | 818 | 561 | 69% |
| $45 | 1 in 600 | - | Not reported | - |
| $30 | 1 in 400 | - | Not reported | - |
| $15 | 1 in 50 | - | Not reported | - |
| $10 | 1 in 33 | - | Not reported | - |
| $5 | 1 in 25 | - | Not reported | - |
| $3 | 1 in 5 | - | Not reported | - |
“Not reported” = the lottery publishes remaining-prize counts for its top prizes only.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
51
VALUESCORE
Fair
51
out of 100
Expected Value
11/40
Prize Quality
18/25
Win Frequency
11/20
Inventory Health
12/15
Updated: 9/4/2026
Game Details
- State
- Iowa
- Game Number
- 784
- Ticket Price
- $3
- Start Date
- 5/5/2026
- Payout %
- 62.1%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 9/4/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Pirate's Treasure scratch-off a good buy?
Pirate's Treasure is a middling ticket with a ValueScore of 51/100. 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 Pirate's Treasure cost?
Pirate's Treasure costs $3 per ticket in Iowa. All ScratchCheck figures for this game (expected value, ValueScore, and top prize analysis) are calculated against this $3 ticket price.
What are the odds of winning the Pirate's Treasure scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with Pirate's Treasure are 1 in 3.51. This means roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for Pirate's Treasure?
The top prize for Pirate's Treasure is $30,000. As of our latest update, 5 top prizes remain unclaimed.
What are the prizes for Pirate's Treasure?
Pirate's Treasure offers 10 distinct prize levels: $30,000 (8 total), $3,000 (11 total), $300 (209 total), $100 (818 total), $45, $30, $15, $10, $5, and $3. The full prize breakdown with odds and remaining counts is listed in the prize table on this page.
How many prizes are left in Pirate's Treasure?
Based on our latest data, 68% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 709 out of 1,046 total). Roughly half the prizes remain, which is typical for an active game.
How is Pirate's Treasure rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates Pirate's Treasure at 51 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 Pirate's Treasure released?
Pirate's Treasure was released by the Iowa Lottery on May 5, 2026. It has been on sale for about 4 months.
How often is Pirate's Treasure data updated on ScratchCheck?
Pirate's Treasure 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.