Best $30 Scratch games in Iowa
Iowa has two active $30 scratch games right now. Here is the better buy.
Of the 2 $30 scratch games currently running in Iowa, 1 came out recently with prize pools nearly intact. How we count prizes
Updated August 5, 2026
Better buy$300,000 JACKPOT#798 · $30
- Return rate
- -
- Rank
- #2
- Odds
- 1 in 2
- Top Prize
- $300K (5 left)
- Launched
- May 2026
Runner-up$300,000 Cashword#819 · $30
- Return rate
- 75¢
- Rank
- #1
- Odds
- 1 in 2
- Top Prize
- $300K (14 left)
- Launched
- Sep 2026
How $30 games compare nationally
- The biggest $30 top prize in the country right now is $15M: 300X (Massachusetts).
- We track 130 active $30 games across 30 states.
How We Rank These Games
Every game is scored using our Serious Score algorithm, which factors in current return rate, remaining prize availability, prize pool health, and ticket velocity. Games with more unclaimed top prizes and better return rates rank higher. Scores update daily as lotteries publish new prize data.
Learn more about our methodology