Iowa · Best $1,000+ Odds
Last updated September 4, 2026
Best shot at winning $1,000+ in Iowa: Instant Jackpot ($10) at 1 in 2,000. Ranked by the best odds of hitting a $1,000 or higher prize tier.
| Rank | Game | Price | Prize | Odds | Remaining |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Instant Jackpot | $10 | $1K | 1 in 2,000 | 372 |
| 2 | SCRABBLE™ Crossword Game | $10 | $1K | 1 in 2,389.2 | 62 |
| 3 | 500X | $50 | $1K | 1 in 2,400 | 308 |
| 4 | 100X The Cash | $20 | $1K | 1 in 2,400 | 497 |
| 5 | Silver Streak | $10 | $1K | 1 in 2,440 | 108 |
| 6 | $300,000 JACKPOT | $30 | $1K | 1 in 3,000 | 510 |
| 7 | $100,000 Cash Bonus | $10 | $1K | 1 in 3,000 | 350 |
| 8 | Lucky 7 Bonus | $20 | $1K | 1 in 3,731.14 | 148 |
| 9 | Gem 7s | $20 | $1K | 1 in 3,747.14 | 303 |
| 10 | MONOPOLY DOUBLER (Game #783) | $20 | $1K | 1 in 4,000 | 257 |
| 11 | 200X THE WIN | $20 | $1K | 1 in 4,000 | 214 |
| 12 | $300,000 Cashword | $30 | $1K | 1 in 4,000 | 421 |
| 13 | Triple Jackpot | $10 | $1K | 1 in 4,000 | 295 |
| 14 | X the Money | $10 | $1K | 1 in 4,690.61 | 28 |
| 15 | MONOPOLY DOUBLER (Game #782) | $10 | $1K | 1 in 4,800 | 133 |
| 16 | Diamond Dollars | $10 | $1K | 1 in 6,000 | 104 |
| 17 | $100,000 Riches | $10 | $1K | 1 in 6,000 | 123 |
| 18 | The Price Is Right | $10 | $1K | 1 in 6,000 | 136 |
| 19 | 50X The Cash | $10 | $1K | 1 in 6,000 | 168 |
| 20 | Quick Cash | $5 | $1K | 1 in 6,384.31 | 31 |
| 21 | JURASSIC WORLD | $10 | $1K | 1 in 6,385.41 | 30 |
| 22 | Joker's Wild | $5 | $1K | 1 in 7,684.12 | 30 |
| 23 | Fire 7s Ice 7s | $5 | $1K | 1 in 7,920 | 53 |
| 24 | MONOPOLY DOUBLER (Game #781) | $5 | $1K | 1 in 8,000 | 97 |
| 25 | Fab 5s | $5 | $1K | 1 in 8,000 | 122 |
| 26 | Mega Bucks | $5 | $1K | 1 in 8,000 | 136 |
| 27 | 20X The Cash | $5 | $1K | 1 in 8,000 | 171 |
| 28 | Green 7s | $5 | $1K | 1 in 8,000 | 151 |
| 29 | Money Rush | $5 | $1K | 1 in 9,950.3 | 17 |
| 30 | MONEY | $10 | $1K | 1 in 10,000 | 24 |
| 31 | Cash Frenzy | $10 | $1K | 1 in 10,045.8 | 57 |
| 32 | Golden Riches | $10 | $1K | 1 in 10,062.6 | 27 |
| 33 | One-Word Crossword | $3 | $1K | 1 in 12,000 | 138 |
| 34 | $100,000 Mega Crossword | $10 | $1K | 1 in 12,012.6 | 339 |
| 35 | Cash Payout | $5 | $1K | 1 in 15,000 | 54 |
| 36 | Bonus Cash Doubler | $5 | $1K | 1 in 20,000 | 36 |
| 37 | Red Hot 7s | $3 | $1K | 1 in 39,759.09 | 5 |
| 38 | Lucky Clover Crossword | $5 | $5K | 1 in 40,000 | 31 |
| 39 | IOWA™ BLACKOUT | $5 | $1K | 1 in 40,260 | 12 |
| 40 | PAC-MAN® | $5 | $1K | 1 in 40,765 | 2 |
| 41 | $50,000 Jackpot | $5 | $1K | 1 in 41,240 | 8 |
| 42 | $30,000 Crossword | $3 | $3K | 1 in 59,966.23 | 91 |
| 43 | $50,000 Super Crossword | $5 | $5K | 1 in 60,116.56 | 28 |
| 44 | Wild Doubler | $2 | $1K | 1 in 62,587.5 | 6 |
| 45 | 777 | $2 | $10K | 1 in 62,634.38 | 4 |
| 46 | Retro Bolts | $3 | $1K | 1 in 62,750 | 5 |
| 47 | Bullseye Cash | $3 | $1K | 1 in 114,842.86 | 5 |
| 48 | Cool Cat | $2 | $10K | 1 in 120,000 | 3 |
| 49 | MONOPOLY DOUBLER | $1 | $5K | 1 in 120,000 | 10 |
| 50 | Triple Luck | $1 | $6K | 1 in 120,000 | 4 |
| 51 | Pirate's Treasure | $3 | $3K | 1 in 120,000 | 8 |
| 52 | $100 Stacked | $2 | $20K | 1 in 120,000 | 6 |
| 53 | $50 Frenzy | $1 | $2K | 1 in 120,000 | 9 |
| 54 | Lady Luck | $1 | $4K | 1 in 120,000 | 5 |
| 55 | 3 Ways To Win! | $2 | $10K | 1 in 120,000 | 9 |
| 56 | 10X The Cash | $2 | $10K | 1 in 120,000 | 9 |
| 57 | 5X The Cash | $1 | $5K | 1 in 120,000 | 12 |
| 58 | Blackout Bingo | $2 | $1K | 1 in 120,000 | 29 |
| 59 | Win It All | $1 | $4K | 1 in 120,000 | 10 |
| 60 | Word Games | $3 | $30K | 1 in 120,287.5 | 3 |
| 61 | Super 7s | $2 | $18K | 1 in 122,490 | 9 |
| 62 | Cash Blast | $2 | $20K | 1 in 124,620 | 2 |
| 63 | Lucky Stars | $3 | $30K | 1 in 125,614.29 | 2 |
| 64 | Words That Win | $3 | $3K | 1 in 125,685.71 | 2 |
| 65 | Scratch, Match & Win! | $5 | $1K | 1 in 125,902.5 | 2 |
| 66 | MONOPOLY DOUBLER (Game #780) | $2 | $20K | 1 in 200,000 | 4 |
| 67 | UNO™ | $3 | $30K | 1 in 204,000 | 6 |
| 68 | Mega Money | $2 | $20K | 1 in 216,000 | 3 |
| 69 | Xtra Bingo | $2 | $25K | 1 in 242,140.38 | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Best $1,000+ Odds ranking measure?
This page ranks games by the odds of winning the specific prize tier named in the page title. Only games that offer that prize level are included. Lower "1 in N" is better.
Which Iowa scratch-off is currently #1 for best $1,000+ odds?
The Instant Jackpot ($10) currently ranks first with overall odds of 1 in 3.25 (ValueScore 71 of 100). Prize payout is 73.3%. Rankings update automatically as prize counts change, so the top pick can move. Open the game page for the full prize-tier breakdown and remaining counts.
How often does this ranking update?
Game data for Iowa is refreshed from official sources on a daily schedule. Whenever remaining-prize counts change, ValueScore and every dependent ranking are recomputed automatically. The "updated daily" stamp on the page reflects the most recent successful update.
How should I pick between the top few games in Iowa?
Rankings are a starting point, not a verdict. Two tickets that sit next to each other often differ on a dimension the headline metric ignores: price, top-prize size, or remaining inventory. Use the Budget & Goal Optimizer or the side-by-side Compare tool to weigh Breakeven probability, Jackpot Chase value, or published EV against your actual spend and goal.
Are these values official or estimated?
ScratchCheck uses official published odds and prize counts wherever the state makes them available. A small number of states publish only limited prize breakdowns; for those games ScratchCheck estimates Expected Value and related metrics from industry price-point averages and flags them with an "~Est." tag next to the number. Official figures always take precedence.