Best Idaho Scratch-Offs
by EV/Dollar
As of , Scratch IQ ranks 29 active Idaho scratch-off games by EV/Dollar using public Idaho Lottery data, updated daily.
EV/Dollar is the statistical return per $1 spent given the prizes still left in circulation. Prize Ratio tracks how fast top prizes are depleting versus tickets overall — a ratio above 1.0 means top prizes are depleting more slowly. See the methodology for the formula and per-state data sources.
Price
$10
EV/Dollar
$0.72
Top Prize
$100,000
Price
$5
EV/Dollar
$0.72
Top Prize
$50,000
Price
$20
EV/Dollar
$0.72
Top Prize
$200,000
Price
$5
EV/Dollar
$0.72
Top Prize
$50,000
Price
$10
EV/Dollar
$0.71
Top Prize
$100
Price
$5
EV/Dollar
$0.71
Top Prize
$50,000
Price
$20
EV/Dollar
$0.70
Top Prize
$200,000
Price
$3
EV/Dollar
$0.70
Top Prize
$30,000
Price
$10
EV/Dollar
$0.70
Top Prize
$100,000
Price
$1
EV/Dollar
$0.68
Top Prize
$1,000
Price
$5
EV/Dollar
$0.68
Top Prize
$25,000
Price
$1
EV/Dollar
$0.68
Top Prize
$1,000
Price
$5
EV/Dollar
$0.68
Top Prize
$50,000
Price
$5
EV/Dollar
$0.68
Top Prize
$50,000
Price
$3
EV/Dollar
$0.67
Top Prize
$30,000
Price
$3
EV/Dollar
$0.67
Top Prize
$30,000
Price
$3
EV/Dollar
$0.67
Top Prize
$30,000
Price
$2
EV/Dollar
$0.65
Top Prize
$10,000
Price
$2
EV/Dollar
$0.63
Top Prize
$7,000
| Rank | Game Name | Price | EV/Dollar | Top Prize | Prize Ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upgrade to Pro to unlock Top 10 game data | ||||||
| #11 | FAT WALLET | $10 | $0.72 | $100,000 | 1.27 | GOOD |
| #12 | PAC-MAN | $5 | $0.72 | $50,000 | 2.10 | GOOD |
| #13 | 20X THE CASH | $20 | $0.72 | $200,000 | 1.01 | GOOD |
| #14 | BBQ BUCKS | $5 | $0.72 | $50,000 | 1.77 | GOOD |
| #15 | LIMITED 18TH EDITION | $10 | $0.71 | $100 | 1.00 | GOOD |
| #16 | LOTERIA 2ND EDITION | $5 | $0.71 | $50,000 | 1.39 | GOOD |
| #17 | CRAZY BINGO | $20 | $0.70 | $200,000 | 0.65 | GOOD |
| #18 | LEMON TWIST BINGO | $3 | $0.70 | $30,000 | 2.27 | GOOD |
| #19 | MYSTERY FOREST CASHWORD | $10 | $0.70 | $100,000 | 0.76 | GOOD |
| #20 | RAPID REFUND | $1 | $0.68 | $1,000 | 2.37 | GOOD |
| #21 | AMERICA 250 (IDAHO) | $5 | $0.68 | $25,000 | 0.80 | GOOD |
| #22 | TICK-TOCK CASH | $1 | $0.68 | $1,000 | 0.85 | GOOD |
| #23 | GOLD STAR BIG BINGO | $5 | $0.68 | $50,000 | 1.01 | GOOD |
| #24 | BIG DILL CASHWORD | $5 | $0.68 | $50,000 | 1.21 | GOOD |
| #25 | DOUBLE UP SLINGO | $3 | $0.67 | $30,000 | 1.28 | GOOD |
| #26 | FRUIT EXPLOSION | $3 | $0.67 | $30,000 | 0.98 | GOOD |
| #27 | CASHTRONAUT CASHWORD | $3 | $0.67 | $30,000 | 1.85 | GOOD |
| #28 | SINGLE DECK BLACKJACK 2026 | $2 | $0.65 | $10,000 | 2.45 | AVERAGE |
| #29 | LUCKY NO. 7 | $2 | $0.63 | $7,000 | 1.68 | AVERAGE |
Source: Idaho Lottery
Common questions about Idaho scratch-offs
Are scratch-off odds the same when fewer prizes remain?
Not exactly. The probability of winning any prize on a single ticket stays close to the published overall odds, but the remaining prize pool shifts as winners are claimed. When the headline top prize on a Idaho game has already been won, the remaining tickets still pay smaller prizes, so the expected return per dollar drops. Scratch IQ tracks remaining prize counts daily and recomputes EV/Dollar so you see the current value, not the launch-day value.
How does Scratch IQ rank Idaho scratch-offs?
Every active Idaho scratch-off is ranked by EV/Dollar, the statistical return per $1 spent, using the prizes still left in circulation. The formula and per-tier inputs are documented on the methodology page. Rankings update once daily as new Idaho Lottery data is published. Top Prize Ratio adds context: when it exceeds 1.0, top prizes are depleting more slowly than tickets overall.
Where does Idaho lottery prize data come from?
Public data published by the Idaho Lottery on idaholottery.com. The lottery posts each game's overall odds, prize tiers, total prizes printed, and prizes remaining. Scratch IQ collects those public numbers daily and applies the same EV formula to every state it covers. Scratch IQ does not receive private data from the Idaho Lottery and is not affiliated with the Idaho Lottery.
Does Idaho lottery prohibit scratch-off EV calculation?
EV calculation uses publicly published prize counts, the same numbers anyone can read on the Idaho Lottery's website. Calculating expected value from public data is a long-standing practice in lottery analysis taught in university statistics courses and used in retail player communities. Scratch IQ's analysis is informational, is not gambling advice, does not modify lottery outcomes, and does not interfere with Idaho Lottery operations.
Scratch IQ is not affiliated with the Idaho Lottery. Analytics are for informational purposes only. Not financial advice. Play responsibly. 18+. See responsible gaming.