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$5$50,000 Jackpot
Game #700 · $5 ticket · Data as of 8/5/2026
Serious Score 28Overall odds: 1 in 3
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$50,000 Jackpot is a $5 scratch games from the Iowa Lottery with overall odds of 1 in 3.
Only 3 of the original 8 top prizes of $50K remain. The biggest payouts are becoming scarce. This is a top-heavy game where most of the prize value is concentrated in a few large payouts. Notably, you have a 1 in 3 chance of at least breaking even, better than most games at this price.
Ranked #9 among $5 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 Score28
Current Rate-
Overall RankN/Aall US games
Tickets Remaining (Estimated)
2.8Kof 8.8K printed
Win Probabilities
60dTop Prize$50K
3 of 8 leftTop-heavy
P(Breakeven)1 in 3(29.4118%)
Any Prize
1 in 3
≥ $500
1 in 257
≥ $1K
1 in 257
≥ $5K
1 in 944
≥ $10K
1 in 944
Common Questions
What are the odds of winning $50,000 Jackpot?
The overall odds of winning any prize on $50,000 Jackpot are 1 in 3.
How much does a $50,000 Jackpot ticket cost?
A $50,000 Jackpot ticket costs $5.
What is the top prize for $50,000 Jackpot?
The top prize for $50,000 Jackpot is $50,000, with 3 prizes still remaining.
How many $50,000 Jackpot tickets are left?
An estimated 2.8K tickets remain, approximately 32% of the total printed.