Iowa · Highest Prize Payout
MONEY ($10) leads Iowa with a 81.6% prize payout rate. Payout percentage measures how much of each dollar spent is returned as prizes across all winners.
| Rank | Game | Price | Payout % | Top Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MONEY | $10 | 81.6% | $100K |
| 2 | 500X | $50 | 78.7% | $500K |
| 3 | Ruby Red Crossword | $30 | 75.3% | $300K |
| 4 | $300,000 JACKPOT | $30 | 75.0% | $300K |
| 5 | Lucky 7 Bonus | $20 | 74.5% | $250K |
| 6 | MONOPOLY DOUBLER | $20 | 74.4% | $250K |
| 7 | 200X THE WIN | $20 | 74.4% | $250K |
| 8 | Gem 7s | $20 | 74.3% | $150K |
| 9 | The Price Is Right | $10 | 74.2% | $100K |
| 10 | MONOPOLY DOUBLER (Game #782) | $10 | 74.2% | $100K |
| 11 | X the Money | $10 | 74.0% | $100K |
| 12 | $100,000 Cash Bonus | $10 | 74.0% | $100K |
| 13 | Diamond Dollars | $10 | 74.0% | $100K |
| 14 | $100,000 Riches | $10 | 73.8% | $100K |
| 15 | Golden Riches | $10 | 73.6% | $100K |
| 16 | JURASSIC WORLD | $10 | 73.3% | $100K |
| 17 | Instant Jackpot | $10 | 73.3% | $100K |
| 18 | $100,000 Mega Crossword | $10 | 72.7% | $100K |
| 19 | Cash Frenzy | $10 | 72.6% | $100K |
| 20 | SCRABBLE™ Crossword Game | $10 | 72.5% | $100K |
| 21 | Silver Streak | $10 | 72.3% | $100K |
| 22 | $50,000 Super Crossword | $5 | 65.9% | $50K |
| 23 | Cash Payout | $5 | 64.3% | $50K |
| 24 | Fab 5s | $5 | 64.3% | $50K |
| 25 | Lucky Clover Crossword | $5 | 64.1% | $50K |
| 26 | MONOPOLY DOUBLER (Game #781) | $5 | 64.1% | $50K |
| 27 | Joker's Wild | $5 | 64.0% | $50K |
| 28 | Bonus Cash Doubler | $5 | 64.0% | $50K |
| 29 | Money Rush | $5 | 63.9% | $50K |
| 30 | PAC-MAN® | $5 | 63.8% | $50K |
| 31 | Mega Bucks | $5 | 63.7% | $50K |
| 32 | Quick Cash | $5 | 63.6% | $50K |
| 33 | $50,000 Jackpot | $5 | 63.6% | $50K |
| 34 | IOWA™ BLACKOUT | $5 | 63.5% | $50K |
| 35 | Scratch, Match & Win! | $5 | 63.3% | $50K |
| 36 | Fire 7s Ice 7s | $5 | 63.1% | $50K |
| 37 | $30,000 Crossword | $3 | 62.8% | $30K |
| 38 | Bullseye Cash | $3 | 62.7% | $30K |
| 39 | Xtra Bingo | $2 | 62.4% | $25K |
| 40 | UNO™ | $3 | 62.3% | $30K |
| 41 | Word Games | $3 | 62.2% | $30K |
| 42 | Retro Bolts | $3 | 62.2% | $30K |
| 43 | Pirate's Treasure | $3 | 62.1% | $30K |
| 44 | Full of 300s | $3 | 61.9% | $300 |
| 45 | Red Hot 7s | $3 | 61.8% | $30K |
| 46 | Lucky Stars | $3 | 61.8% | $30K |
| 47 | Words That Win | $3 | 61.1% | $30K |
| 48 | $100 Stacked | $2 | 60.3% | $20K |
| 49 | Mega Money | $2 | 60.2% | $20K |
| 50 | MONOPOLY DOUBLER (Game #780) | $2 | 60.2% | $20K |
| 51 | Cool Cat | $2 | 60.2% | $10K |
| 52 | 3 Ways To Win! | $2 | 60.1% | $10K |
| 53 | Super 7s | $2 | 60.1% | $18K |
| 54 | Wild Doubler | $2 | 59.9% | $10K |
| 55 | Cash Blast | $2 | 59.8% | $20K |
| 56 | Triple Luck | $1 | 57.4% | $6K |
| 57 | Lady Luck | $1 | 57.3% | $4K |
| 58 | MONOPOLY DOUBLER (Game #779) | $1 | 57.3% | $5K |
| 59 | Triple It! | $1 | 57.2% | $900 |
| 60 | $50 Frenzy | $1 | 57.2% | $2K |
| 61 | Unlock It | $3 | 54.7% | $3K |
| 62 | 777 | $2 | 52.9% | $10K |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Highest Prize Payout ranking measure?
Prize Payout is the share of every ticket-sale dollar the state returns as prizes, across all tiers. A higher payout percentage means more of the money goes back to players. State lotteries typically keep 25 to 40%; payouts above 70% are unusually generous.
Which Iowa scratch-off is currently #1 for highest prize payout?
The MONEY ($10) currently ranks first with overall odds of 1 in 2.90 (ValueScore 71 of 100). Prize payout is 81.6%. 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.