Mega Bucks
Image Credit: Iowa State Lottery
Ticket Price: $50
Starting Odds: 1 in 3.09
Total $500,000 Prizes Remaining: 5 out of 13
Total $25,000 Prizes Remaining: 3 out of 12
Total $5,000 Prizes Remaining: 42 out of 126
About "Mega Bucks" Scratch Ticket in Iowa
The "Mega Bucks" scratch ticket is one of the lottery options available in Iowa. The price of a ticket is $50.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 3.09.
Prize Chart for "Mega Bucks"
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50 | 226,661 | 72,701 | 1 in 6.67 | 1 in 6.66 | 0.11% |
| $100 | 151,091 | 48,432 | 1 in 10 | 1 in 10 | — |
| $150 | 56,711 | 18,160 | 1 in 26.64 | 1 in 26.67 | — |
| $200 | 35,203 | 11,311 | 1 in 42.92 | 1 in 42.82 | 0.23% |
| $500 | 18,919 | 6,050 | 1 in 79.87 | 1 in 80.06 | — |
| $1,000 | 315 | 108 | 1 in 4,796.76 | 1 in 4,484.83 | 6.5% |
| $5,000 | 126 | 42 | 1 in 11,991.9 | 1 in 11,532.42 | 3.83% |
| $25,000 | 12 | 3 | 1 in 125,915 | 1 in 161,453.83 | — |
| $500,000 | 13 | 5 | 1 in 116,229.23 | 1 in 96,872.3 | 16.65% |
A Note about "Mega Bucks" Scratch Ticket in Iowa
The state of Iowa provides limited data on the total number of remaining prizes for prizes under $50. The total number of tickets left in the game is also not provided.
Because of this, we're unable to estimate the number of remaining scratch tickets or calculate the current odds for prizes below $50.
For prizes over $50, the calculations are based only on the number of remaining prizes for that specific prize tier, rather than the total number of tickets left in the game. As a result, the odds displayed for these prizes will differ from the actual overall odds of winning.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scratch ticket price of "Mega Bucks"?
Each ticket costs $50, giving you a chance to win prizes ranging from small amounts to the top jackpot.
What is the jackpot or highest prize you can win playing "Mega Bucks"?
The grand prize you can win playing "Mega Bucks" is $500,000.
What is the smallest prize you can win playing "Mega Bucks"?
The smallest prize for "Mega Bucks" is $50.
What were the original odds of winning any prize?
The starting odds of winning any prize are approximately 1 in 1 in 3.09.
How are the odds calculated for Iowa scratch tickets?
The odds and statistics for Iowa's scratch tickets are based on official lottery data processed through statistical models. This is to help players understand their chances of winning in Iowa's scratch tickets.
- Starting Odds: These are the official odds provided by the Iowa lottery at the scratch ticket's launch. They indicate the probability of winning any prize when all tickets are still in circulation.
Where does Scratch-Off Hub get information on Iowa lottery scratch tickets, odds, prizes remaining, and tickets remaining?
Games, prizes, and odds for Iowa scratch tickets are sourced directly from The Official Iowa Lottery Website.
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