The least-bad Idaho scratch-off at every price, ranked by real after-tax value. Updated October 1, 2026.
Almost every scratch-off loses money on average — these lose the least after the lump-sum cut and federal + Idaho taxes, and still have a top prize left to win. Hard-to-find tickets are flagged so you don't waste a trip.
Cherry 8s Doubler returns about $0.68 per $1 ticket on average after the lump-sum cut and taxes, with 3 of 3 $888 top prizes left — the best of 1 $1 games in Idaho.
Bubbles Doubler returns about $1.25 per $2 ticket on average after the lump-sum cut and taxes, with 2 of 2 $10K top prizes left — the best of 3 $2 games in Idaho.
Cashtronaut Cashword returns about $1.99 per $3 ticket on average after the lump-sum cut and taxes, with 2 of 2 $30K top prizes left — the best of 5 $3 games in Idaho.
Dia De Los Muertos returns about $3.54 per $5 ticket on average after the lump-sum cut and taxes, with 2 of 2 $50K top prizes left — the best of 7 $5 games in Idaho.
Lady Luck 777 returns about $7.47 per $10 ticket on average after the lump-sum cut and taxes, with 3 of 3 $78K top prizes left — the best of 7 $10 games in Idaho.
Crazy Bingo returns about $14.60 per $20 ticket on average after the lump-sum cut and taxes, with 2 of 2 $200K top prizes left — the best of 4 $20 games in Idaho.
Galactic Cash returns about $22.79 per $30 ticket on average after the lump-sum cut and taxes, with 2 of 2 $300K top prizes left — the best of 2 $30 games in Idaho.
High Life returns about $37.14 per $50 ticket on average after the lump-sum cut and taxes, with 2 of 2 $1M top prizes left — the best of 3 $50 games in Idaho.
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