Best Scratch-Off Tickets by ValueScore™
Every active scratch off graded 0 to 100. Higher is better. The score looks past the printed odds: it also counts how much the game pays back, how big the prizes really are, and how many top prizes are still left to claim.
What is ValueScore™?
ValueScore™ grades every scratch off from 0 to 100. Higher is better.
The odds printed on a ticket have two blind spots: they count a free ticket the same as a jackpot, and they never change after printing, even once every top prize has been claimed.
ValueScore™ fixes both. It measures how much of your money the game pays back, how much of that sits in prizes worth winning, and how many top prizes are actually left, re-scored as prizes get claimed. A game with great printed odds and empty jackpots scores low here.
| # | Score | Region | Game | Price | Top Prize | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100 | South Carolina | Magnificent Jumbo Bucks | $20 | $2,500,000 | 1 in 3.09 |
| 2 | 99 | Washington DC | Money | $20 | $250,000 | 1 in 3.10 |
| 3 | 99 | Iowa | $300,000 Cashword | $30 | $300,000 | 1 in 2.28 |
| 4 | 99 | Arizona | Show Me The Bens | $30 | $3,500,000 | 1 in 2.76 |
| 5 | 99 | Oklahoma | $5 Million Jackpot | $100 | $5,000,000 | 1 in 2.37 |
| 6 | 98 | South Dakota | Diamond Deluxe | $30 | $650,000 | 1 in 3.47 |
| 7 | 98 | Washington | $2,000,000 DIAMOND Dazzler | $30 | $2,000,000 | 1 in 2.99 |
| 8 | 97 | Oregon | One Word Crossword | $20 | $125,000 | 1 in 2.77 |
| 9 | 96 | Texas | Lucky 7 Multiplier | $50 | $2,500,000 | 1 in 3.26 |
| 10 | 96 | Mississippi | $100 Million Extravaganza | $20 | $500,000 | 1 in 3.40 |
| 11 | 96 | Washington | $1,000,000 SIZZLING RICHES | $20 | $1,000,000 | 1 in 3.31 |
| 12 | 96 | Ohio | Millionaire Blowout | $50 | $1,000,000 | 1 in 2.73 |
| 13 | 96 | Louisiana | Fire/Ice | $20 | $500,000 | 1 in 3.20 |
| 14 | 96 | Mississippi | CA$H Explosion | $20 | $500,000 | 1 in 3.57 |
| 15 | 96 | Texas | Premier Winnings | $100 | $10,000,000 | 1 in 3.49 |
| 16 | 95 | Iowa | $300,000 JACKPOT | $30 | $300,000 | 1 in 2.29 |
| 17 | 95 | Indiana | MONEY BAG MULTIPLIER | $20 | $500,000 | 1 in 3.58 |
| 18 | 95 | Michigan | Diamond 7s | $30 | $4,000,000 | 1 in 3.11 |
| 19 | 94 | Arizona | Million Dollar Crossword | $30 | $1,000,000 | 1 in 2.30 |
| 20 | 94 | Idaho | High Life | $50 | $1,000,000 | 1 in 2.97 |
| 21 | 94 | California | 200X | $30 | $10,000,000 | 1 in 2.71 |
| 22 | 93 | New Mexico | Zoltar® Crossword | $15 | $25,000 | 1 in 2.98 |
| 23 | 93 | New York | 300X THE MONEY | $30 | $10,000,000 | 1 in 3.61 |
| 24 | 93 | New Hampshire | Six Figures | $10 | $200,000 | 1 in 3.48 |
| 25 | 93 | Iowa | 50X The Cash | $10 | $100,000 | 1 in 2.84 |
| 26 | 93 | Illinois | $5,000,000 Jackpot | $30 | $5,000,000 | 1 in 3.64 |
| 27 | 93 | New Jersey | $1 Million Premier Ca$h | $20 | $1,000,000 | 1 in 3.61 |
| 28 | 92 | Indiana | SIZZLIN' 7s | $30 | $700,000 | 1 in 3.46 |
| 29 | 92 | New Jersey | Black Opal 7's | $20 | $1,000,000 | 1 in 3.97 |
| 30 | 92 | Iowa | 100X The Cash | $20 | $250,000 | 1 in 2.88 |
| 31 | 92 | Indiana | $500 GRAND | $50 | $500,000 | 1 in 3.53 |
| 32 | 92 | Ohio | Ultimate Triple 777 | $20 | $1,000,000 | 1 in 3.36 |
| 33 | 92 | Maryland | $5,000 Large | $30 | $5,000 | 1 in 2.64 |
| 34 | 92 | Arkansas | $350,000 Payout | $20 | $350,000 | 1 in 2.97 |
| 35 | 91 | North Carolina | 500X The Cash | $50 | $10,000,000 | 1 in 3.33 |
| 36 | 91 | Maryland | $5,000,000 LUXE | $50 | $5,000,000 | 1 in 2.50 |
| 37 | 91 | Maryland | Diamonds & Gold | $30 | $2,000,000 | 1 in 2.81 |
| 38 | 91 | Michigan | $8,000,000 Payout | $50 | $8,000,000 | 1 in 3.17 |
| 39 | 91 | South Dakota | 100X Extreme Cash | $20 | $300,000 | 1 in 3.56 |
| 40 | 90 | West Virginia | $300 GRAND | $30 | $300,000 | 1 in 3.12 |
| 41 | 90 | Georgia | 100Xtra | $20 | $2,000,000 | 1 in 3.14 |
| 42 | 90 | Texas | Million Dollar Loteria | $20 | $1,000,000 | 1 in 3.29 |
| 43 | 90 | New Mexico | Cash Games | $5 | $15,000 | 1 in 3.61 |
| 44 | 90 | Arizona | 500X The Cash | $50 | $5,000,000 | 1 in 2.55 |
| 45 | 90 | Michigan | $2 Million Royale | $20 | $2,000,000 | 1 in 3.57 |
| 46 | 90 | Illinois | $3 Million Vault | $20 | $3,000,000 | 1 in 3.20 |
| 47 | 90 | New Hampshire | Money Madness Extra Play | $10 | $200,000 | 1 in 3.44 |
| 48 | 90 | Mississippi | Millionaire Maker | $30 | $1,000,000 | 1 in 3.84 |
| 49 | 90 | Michigan | Max $ | $30 | $4,000,000 | 1 in 3.14 |
| 50 | 89 | New York | MILLIONAIRE RICHES | $20 | $5,000,000 | 1 in 3.76 |
| 51 | 89 | Massachusetts | $15,000,000 MAGNIFICENT MILLIONS | $30 | $15,000,000 | 1 in 2.78 |
| 52 | 89 | New Jersey | Crossword Xtreme | $30 | $600,000 | 1 in 3.40 |
| 53 | 89 | Oklahoma | Color Blast Bingo | $10 | $100,000 | 1 in 2.80 |
| 54 | 89 | Washington DC | Red Hot 10s | $10 | $100,000 | 1 in 3.27 |
| 55 | 89 | Iowa | $100,000 Cash Bonus | $10 | $100,000 | 1 in 2.81 |
| 56 | 89 | Washington DC | $1,000 Loaded | $10 | $100,000 | 1 in 3.50 |
| 57 | 89 | Florida | MEGA BUCKS | $20 | $5,000,000 | 1 in 2.98 |
| 58 | 89 | Arizona | High Roller | $20 | $500,000 | 1 in 3.06 |
| 59 | 89 | California | Golden State Riches | $20 | $5,000,000 | 1 in 2.89 |
| 60 | 89 | New Hampshire | $3,000,000 Cash Spectacular | $30 | $3,000,000 | 1 in 2.89 |
| 61 | 88 | West Virginia | WILD RED 7S | $20 | $70,000 | 1 in 3.76 |
| 62 | 88 | Georgia | HIT $1,000 | $20 | $1,000 | 1 in 3.09 |
| 63 | 88 | South Dakota | Cash Flow | $20 | $1,000 | 1 in 3.94 |
| 64 | 88 | Michigan | Millionaire Maker | $50 | $6,000,000 | 1 in 3.19 |
| 65 | 88 | West Virginia | POWER-CAKE-VIBES-SPIN | $30 | $5,000 | 1 in 3.89 |
| 66 | 88 | South Dakota | $1,000 Frenzy | $10 | $50,000 | 1 in 3.96 |
| 67 | 88 | Idaho | Mega Multiplier | $30 | $300,000 | 1 in 2.92 |
| 68 | 88 | Washington | LOTERIA SUPER GRANDE 5TH EDIT | $20 | $500,000 | 1 in 3.36 |
| 69 | 87 | Massachusetts | $5,000,000 100X CASHWORD | $20 | $5,000,000 | 1 in 2.85 |
| 70 | 87 | Mississippi | Wheel of Fortune ($10) | $10 | $200,000 | 1 in 3.80 |
| 71 | 87 | Oklahoma | Win Big | $50 | $3,000,000 | 1 in 2.93 |
| 72 | 87 | Pennsylvania | Snake, Rattle and Roll | $20 | $1,000,000 | 1 in 3.43 |
| 73 | 87 | California | Royal Jackpot | $40 | $15,000,000 | 1 in 2.43 |
| 74 | 87 | Massachusetts | DECADE OF DOLLARS | $10 | $2,400,000 | 1 in 3.47 |
| 75 | 87 | Minnesota | Money | $50 | $100,000 | 1 in 2.76 |
| 76 | 87 | Louisiana | Hit It Big | $10 | $250,000 | 1 in 3.38 |
| 77 | 87 | Rhode Island | CASH CROWN | $20 | $200,000 | 1 in 3.51 |
| 78 | 87 | New Mexico | LOTERIA™ Super Grande! | $5 | $50,000 | 1 in 3.81 |
| 79 | 87 | New Hampshire | $2,000,000 Ultimate Granite Bonus | $25 | $2,000,000 | 1 in 3.08 |
| 80 | 87 | Pennsylvania | $1,500,000 Super Star | $30 | $1,500,000 | 1 in 3.00 |
| 81 | 86 | Georgia | GRANT | $30 | $3,000,000 | 1 in 2.58 |
| 82 | 86 | Massachusetts | STRIKE IT RICH | $10 | $4,000,000 | 1 in 3.52 |
| 83 | 86 | Virginia | Platinum 7s | $20 | $2,000,000 | 1 in 3.48 |
| 84 | 86 | Massachusetts | $10,000,000 CASHWORD | $30 | $10,000,000 | 1 in 2.98 |
| 85 | 86 | Mississippi | 50X | $20 | $500,000 | 1 in 3.65 |
| 86 | 86 | Texas | Lucky 7 Tripler | $20 | $1,000,000 | 1 in 3.44 |
| 87 | 86 | Louisiana | Double Your Luck | $20 | $500,000 | 1 in 3.33 |
| 88 | 86 | New Jersey | Jersey Riches | $30 | $3,000,000 | 1 in 3.48 |
| 89 | 86 | Georgia | $3,000,000 Jingle JUMBO BUCKS | $30 | $3,000,000 | 1 in 2.54 |
| 90 | 86 | Pennsylvania | Ca$h Money | $50 | $4,000,000 | 1 in 3.63 |
| 91 | 86 | Indiana | LUXE MILLIONS | $50 | $3,000,000 | 1 in 3.30 |
| 92 | 86 | Michigan | Triple Diamond Payout | $20 | $2,000,000 | 1 in 3.72 |
| 93 | 86 | New Jersey | Crossword Bonanza | $20 | $400,000 | 1 in 3.51 |
| 94 | 86 | Massachusetts | $2,000,000 STACKED | $20 | $2,000,000 | 1 in 2.94 |
| 95 | 86 | Oklahoma | 24K Gold | $10 | $100,000 | 1 in 2.81 |
| 96 | 86 | Illinois | $2,000,000 Multiplier Bonanza | $20 | $2,000,000 | 1 in 3.88 |
| 97 | 86 | Connecticut | Fabulous Fortune | $30 | $2,000,000 | 1 in 3.54 |
| 98 | 86 | West Virginia | COOL CASH- WINNING ERA | $20 | $50,000 | 1 in 3.88 |
| 99 | 85 | New Hampshire | Kaboom | $5 | $100,000 | 1 in 3.48 |
| 100 | 85 | Arkansas | $10,000 Burst | $10 | $10,000 | 1 in 3.01 |
How ValueScore is built
ValueScore exists because no single published number captures what a scratch off is actually worth. Overall odds treat a $1 win the same as a $1M win. Expected payout ignores how many top prizes are still in play. Top prizes remaining ignores whether the game pays you anything along the way. ValueScore combines the four signals that actually matter:
- Expected Value. Published per-ticket return based on the full prize structure. The most rigorous single input when data is available.
- Prize Quality. How much of the payout sits in meaningful tiers versus tiny reprints. A game that returns 70% mostly through $1 wins scores worse than a game that returns 65% with a healthy mid-tier.
- Win Frequency. Probability of any prize per ticket. Low frequency drags the score even when EV looks good.
- Inventory Health. Top prizes remaining versus tickets remaining. A game whose top prizes are mostly claimed gets penalized, even if the headline EV is still nominally high.
Scores recompute after every successful data refresh. Most active states update 2 to 3 times per week, so the rankings on this page rarely lag more than a few days behind the official state feeds. Games where the state publishes only partial prize data are flagged "~Est." on the game page; their input values are estimated from industry price-point averages.
Frequently asked questions
What is ScratchCheck ValueScore and how is it calculated?
ValueScore is a single 0 to 100 number that blends four signals into one ranking: Expected Value, Prize Quality, Win Frequency, and Inventory Health. Expected Value is the published per-ticket return. Prize Quality looks at the share of payout concentrated in meaningful prize tiers (not just $1 reprints). Win Frequency rewards games with realistic odds of any win. Inventory Health adjusts for how many top prizes are still on the rack versus how many tickets have been sold. The result is a number you can compare across price points and across states.
What counts as a good ValueScore?
Score bands: 80 and above is Excellent, 60 to 79 is Good, 40 to 59 is Fair, and below 40 is Below Average. Excellent games are rare; today only a small share of scored games clear 80. Use the bands as a sanity check rather than a hard buy line.
Why does ValueScore change over time for the same game?
Two of the four inputs (Win Frequency and especially Inventory Health) move as prizes get claimed. A game that launched at 78 can drift up if smaller prizes get cleaned out faster than top prizes, or drift down if a big prize is claimed and inventory tightens against the player. Rankings recompute after every data refresh, so a game listed at the top last week may have moved.
Which states currently average the highest ValueScores?
Right now the highest-averaging US states (minimum 3 scored games) are Washington DC (avg 63.1), West Virginia (avg 56.7), Idaho (avg 55.3).
How is ValueScore different from overall odds or expected payout?
Overall odds tell you the chance of winning any prize, but treat a $1 win the same as a $1M win. Expected payout is rigorous but ignores prize concentration and remaining inventory. ValueScore is the only single number that captures all four together, which is why two games with the same overall odds can score very differently.
Are ValueScore numbers based on official lottery data?
Yes for the majority of games. ScratchCheck pulls odds and remaining-prize counts from each state lottery several times per week. A minority of states publish only partial prize structures; for those games Expected Value and one or two related inputs are estimated from industry price-point averages and flagged with an "~Est." tag on the game page. Official numbers always take precedence.