At $20 a ticket, Gem 7s comes from the Iowa Lottery. Published overall odds: 1 in 2.52. The expected value is $0.74 per $1 spent, which is an average return compared to other scratch-offs. The top prize is $150,000. Across every tier, 60% of prizes are still out there: most prizes are still available. On ScratchCheck's 0-100 ValueScore it earns a 79 (Good). Today it stands at #13 of 72 in Iowa, better than about 83% of the state's games; among $20 tickets it is 3rd of the 5 active $20 games in Iowa.
Overall Odds
1 in 2.52
Exp. Value
$0.74
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$150,000
Top Prizes Left
8
Prizes Remaining
60%
ValueScore™
79 / 100
Good
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.74↑
ABOVE AVERAGE
Above the pack: 13th of 72 active Iowa games.
Why
↑Wins hit often: about a 40% chance to win something per ticket (1 in 2.52), better than most games.
- You get back about $0.74 per $1 on average, which is normal for this price.
- Fresh prize pool: most of this game's prizes are still on the table.
Current Prize Odds
ScratchCheck estimate$150,000
8 of 16 left
launch odds 1 in 19K
now ~1 in 23K
$10,000
10 of 16 left
launch odds 1 in 19K
now ~1 in 18K
$1,000
303 of 504 left
launch odds 1 in 600
now ~1 in 602
ScratchCheck estimate. Current odds are derived from the prizes still unclaimed and our estimate of tickets remaining, shown next to the lottery’s printed launch odds. Actual odds vary as tickets are sold and prizes claimed.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | 1 in 118,035 | 16 | 8 | 50% |
| $10,000 | 1 in 118,035 | 16 | 10 | 63% |
| $1,000 | 1 in 3,747 | 504 | 303 | 60% |
| $700 | 1 in 4,001 | 472 | 288 | 61% |
| $500 | 1 in 1,197 | 1,578 | 944 | 60% |
| $200 | 1 in 755 | 2,501 | 1,500 | 60% |
| $100 | 1 in 299 | 6,317 | 3,822 | 61% |
| $70 | 1 in 40 | 47,258 | 28,434 | 60% |
| $50 | 1 in 31 | 61,404 | 37,105 | 60% |
| $40 | 1 in 20 | - | Not reported | - |
| $30 | 1 in 15 | - | Not reported | - |
| $25 | 1 in 15 | - | Not reported | - |
| $20 | 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
$11,693,560
Current Prize Pool
$6,804,430
Payout Percentage
58.2%
Total Prizes Remaining
72,414
Ticket Statistics
Total Tickets Printed
302,566
Estimated Remaining
182,483
% Remaining
60.3%
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
79
VALUESCORE
Good
79
out of 100
Expected Value
34/40
Prize Quality
14/25
Win Frequency
19/20
Inventory Health
12/15
Updated: 9/4/2026
Game Details
- State
- Iowa
- Game Number
- 709
- Ticket Price
- $20
- Start Date
- 12/30/2024
- Payout %
- 74.3%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 9/4/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Gem 7s scratch-off a good buy?
Gem 7s is a solid choice. Its ValueScore of 79/100 is above average, indicating good expected value and a healthy prize pool. It performs better than most $20 tickets in Iowa.
How much does Gem 7s cost?
Gem 7s costs $20 per ticket in Iowa. All ScratchCheck figures for this game (expected value, ValueScore, and top prize analysis) are calculated against this $20 ticket price.
What are the odds of winning the Gem 7s scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with Gem 7s are 1 in 2.52. This means roughly 1 in every 3 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for Gem 7s?
The top prize for Gem 7s is $150,000. As of our latest update, 8 top prizes remain unclaimed.
What are the prizes for Gem 7s?
Gem 7s offers 13 distinct prize levels: $150,000 (16 total), $10,000 (16 total), $1,000 (504 total), $700 (472 total), $500 (1,578 total), $200 (2,501 total), $100 (6,317 total), $70 (47,258 total), $50 (61,404 total), $40, $30, $25, and $20. The full prize breakdown with odds and remaining counts is listed in the prize table on this page.
How many prizes are left in Gem 7s?
Based on our latest data, 60% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 72,414 out of 120,066 total). Roughly half the prizes remain, which is typical for an active game.
How is Gem 7s rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates Gem 7s at 79 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 Gem 7s released?
Gem 7s was released by the Iowa Lottery on December 30, 2024. It has been on sale for over a year, so checking the remaining prize counts is important before buying.
How often is Gem 7s data updated on ScratchCheck?
Gem 7s 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.