Best $3 Iowa scratch-offs
6 games · from official Iowa Lottery prize data, updated October 25, 2026
As of October 25, 2026, the $3 Iowa scratch-off with the most top-prize money still in play is $30,000 Crossword ($3, 43 of 151 top prizes left), followed by Unlock It and One-Word Crossword.
| # | Game | Price | Top prizes left | Overall odds | Est. sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $30,000 Crossword#615 | $3 | 43/ 151× $30K | 1 in 3.52 | 70% |
| 2 | Unlock It#793 | $3 | 17/ 18× $30K | 1 in 3.51 | 17% |
| 3 | One-Word Crossword#813 | $3 | 11/ 14× $30K | 1 in 3.82 | 18% |
| 4 | Crossword Gold#808 | $3 | 8/ 9× $30K | 1 in 3.82 | 7% |
| 5 | UNO™#773 | $3 | 6/ 10× $30K | 1 in 3.79 | 48% |
| 6 | Pirate's Treasure#784 | $3 | 5/ 8× $30K | 1 in 3.51 | 37% |
How this list is ranked
Every $3 game on sale, ranked by top-prize money still unclaimed (top prizes left × top prize). Games with no top prize left go last. Prize counts come from the Iowa Lottery and are refreshed daily. They describe the whole game, not any single ticket or roll, and claims lag sales by a few days.