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$3$30,000 Crossword
Game #615 · $3 ticket · Data as of 8/5/2026
Serious Score 26Overall odds: 1 in 4
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$30,000 Crossword is a $3 scratch games from the Iowa Lottery with overall odds of 1 in 4.
Only 49 of the original 151 top prizes of $30K remain. The biggest payouts are becoming scarce. The prize pool balances large payouts with a healthy spread of mid-tier wins. Notably, you have a 1 in 4 chance of at least breaking even, better than most games at this price.
Ranked #11 among $3 games in Iowa, there are higher-rated options at this price point. Check our Iowa rankings for the current top picks.
Roughly 32% of printed tickets are still in circulation.
Key Metrics
60dSerious Score26
Current Rate-
Overall RankN/Aall US games
Tickets Remaining (Estimated)
30.5Kof 94.5K printed
Win Probabilities
60dTop Prize$30K
49 of 151 leftModerate
P(Breakeven)1 in 4(28.4091%)
Any Prize
1 in 4
≥ $500
1 in 215
≥ $1K
1 in 215
≥ $5K
1 in 622
≥ $10K
1 in 622
Common Questions
What are the odds of winning $30,000 Crossword?
The overall odds of winning any prize on $30,000 Crossword are 1 in 4.
How much does a $30,000 Crossword ticket cost?
A $30,000 Crossword ticket costs $3.
What is the top prize for $30,000 Crossword?
The top prize for $30,000 Crossword is $30,000, with 49 prizes still remaining.
How many $30,000 Crossword tickets are left?
An estimated 30.5K tickets remain, approximately 32% of the total printed.