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Mega Bucks

Game #796 · $5 ticket · Data as of 8/5/2026

Serious Score 54Overall odds: 1 in 4Medium ConfidenceNew Game
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About This Game

Recently launched in Iowa, Mega Bucks is a $5 scratch games with overall odds of 1 in 4.

Returning 64¢ per dollar, Mega Bucks falls in the middle of the pack for Iowa scratch games at this price. The return rate has held relatively steady since this game launched.

The top prize of $50K is still largely unclaimed, with 5 of 6 prizes outstanding. Prizes are distributed across many tiers, giving players frequent smaller wins. Notably, you have a 1 in 4 chance of at least breaking even, better than most games at this price.

At #5 among $5 games in Iowa, Mega Bucks is a competitive option though not quite at the top of the list.

With an estimated 91% of tickets still available, there is plenty of stock remaining.

Key Metrics

60d
Serious Score54
Current Rate64¢Original: 64¢ · Shift: 0¢
Overall RankN/Aall US games
Tickets Remaining (Estimated)
23.1Kof 25.4K printed
~300 days left

Win Probabilities

60d
Top Prize$50K
5 of 6 leftDistributed
P(Breakeven)1 in 4(27.2283%)
Any Prize
1 in 4
≥ $500
1 in 7,692
≥ $1K
1 in 7,692
≥ $5K
1 in 200,000
≥ $10K
1 in 200,000

Common Questions

What are the odds of winning Mega Bucks?
The overall odds of winning any prize on Mega Bucks are 1 in 4.
How much does a Mega Bucks ticket cost?
A Mega Bucks ticket costs $5.
What is the top prize for Mega Bucks?
The top prize for Mega Bucks is $50,000, with 5 prizes still remaining.
How many Mega Bucks tickets are left?
An estimated 23.1K tickets remain, approximately 91% of the total printed.