A $2 scratch-off from the Iowa Lottery, Xtra Bingo is on sale now. The Iowa Lottery publishes overall odds of 1 in 3.44. Averaged across the remaining prize pool, each $1 buys about $0.62 in expected winnings, a below-average result. The top prize is $25,000. By our count most prizes have already been claimed, with 17% of all prizes unclaimed. ScratchCheck rates this ticket 31/100 (Below Avg). In our rankings it sits at #67 of the 72 active games we track in Iowa, and it is 10th out of 12 $2 tickets in Iowa.
Overall Odds
1 in 3.44
Exp. Value
$0.62
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$25,000
Top Prizes Left
2
Prizes Remaining
17%
ValueScore™
31 / 100
Below Avg
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.62↓
BELOW AVERAGE
It is 10th of the 12 active $2 games in Iowa, so most $2 alternatives will serve you better.
Why
↓Weak prize quality: relatively few of the bigger top and mid-tier prizes are still unclaimed.
- The prize pool is running thin, with most prizes already won.
- Expected value of $0.62 per $1 is below average. Less comes back per dollar than most games.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25,000 | 1 in 242,140 | 32 | 2 | 6% |
| $2,500 | 1 in 242,140 | 32 | 5 | 16% |
| $500 | 1 in 29,837 | 261 | 34 | 13% |
| $300 | 1 in 128,483 | 61 | 5 | 8% |
| $250 | 1 in 39,348 | 197 | 31 | 16% |
| $150 | 1 in 3,881 | 2,007 | 356 | 18% |
| $50 | 1 in 5,032 | 1,552 | 251 | 16% |
| $25 | 1 in 150 | - | Not reported | - |
| $20 | 1 in 600 | - | Not reported | - |
| $10 | 1 in 67 | - | Not reported | - |
| $5 | 1 in 33 | - | Not reported | - |
| $3 | 1 in 12 | - | Not reported | - |
| $2 | 1 in 7 | - | Not reported | - |
“Not reported” = the lottery publishes remaining-prize counts for its top prizes only.
Prize Pool Analysis
Total Payout at Launch
$1,456,700
Current Prize Pool
$154,700
Payout Percentage
10.6%
Total Prizes Remaining
684
Ticket Statistics
Total Tickets Printed
14,248
Estimated Remaining
2,353
% Remaining
16.5%
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
31
VALUESCORE
Below Avg
31
out of 100
Expected Value
12/40
Prize Quality
3/25
Win Frequency
12/20
Inventory Health
4/15
Updated: 9/4/2026
Game Details
- State
- Iowa
- Game Number
- 645
- Ticket Price
- $2
- Start Date
- 6/14/2023
- Payout %
- 62.4%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 9/4/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Xtra Bingo scratch-off a good buy?
Xtra Bingo scores 31/100 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 $2 price point.
How much does Xtra Bingo cost?
Xtra Bingo costs $2 per ticket in Iowa. All ScratchCheck figures for this game (expected value, ValueScore, and top prize analysis) are calculated against this $2 ticket price.
What are the odds of winning the Xtra Bingo scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with Xtra Bingo are 1 in 3.44. This means roughly 1 in every 3 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for Xtra Bingo?
The top prize for Xtra Bingo is $25,000. As of our latest update, 2 top prizes remain unclaimed.
What are the prizes for Xtra Bingo?
Xtra Bingo offers 13 distinct prize levels: $25,000 (32 total), $2,500 (32 total), $500 (261 total), $300 (61 total), $250 (197 total), $150 (2,007 total), $50 (1,552 total), $25, $20, $10, $5, $3, and $2. The full prize breakdown with odds and remaining counts is listed in the prize table on this page.
How many prizes are left in Xtra Bingo?
Based on our latest data, 17% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 684 out of 4,142 total). The game is winding down. A significant portion of prizes have already been claimed.
How is Xtra Bingo rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates Xtra Bingo at 31 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 Xtra Bingo released?
Xtra Bingo was released by the Iowa Lottery on June 14, 2023. It has been on sale for over a year, so checking the remaining prize counts is important before buying.
How often is Xtra Bingo data updated on ScratchCheck?
Xtra Bingo 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.