April 2026 Best Scratch-Off Tickets
Every month we pull fresh data from official state lottery sources to find the tickets worth your money right now. Not games that ranked well last month. Not general advice. Just what's showing up at the top of the rankings today, filtered for games that still have top prizes available.
We're looking at three things this month: best overall odds, best ValueScore, and the strongest new games launched in the last 60 days. Data is pulled from ScratchCheck's live rankings as of April 2026.
Best Overall Odds Right Now
These are the games where you have the best statistical chance of winning any prize. Active games only, top prizes confirmed available.
SET FOR LIFE · Arizona, $50 | 1 in 2.18 odds | 83.4% payout | 3 top prizes left
Still the best overall odds of any purchasable game in the country. 1 in 2.18 on a $50 ticket means you're winning something on nearly every other play. Three top prizes still remain. If you're in Arizona or can get there, this is the game right now.
Ruby Red Crossword · Iowa, $30 | 1 in 2.29 odds | 75.3% payout | 4 top prizes left
Iowa keeps delivering. Four top prizes still available on the second-best odds game in the country. 1 in 2.29 on a $30 ticket is exceptional nationally.
Super-Sized Bucks Power 25x · Georgia, $25 | 1 in 2.34 odds | 71.1% payout | 2 top prizes left
Two top prizes remaining so check availability before buying. But 1 in 2.34 on a $25 ticket is one of the strongest combinations of price and odds available anywhere right now.
$5 Million Jackpot · Oklahoma, $100 | 1 in 2.37 odds | 81% payout | 2 top prizes left
Two top $5 million prizes remaining. At $100 it's a commitment, but the combination of 1 in 2.37 odds and 81% payout rate is about as good as it gets on paper anywhere in the US.
Royal Jackpot · California, $40 | 1 in 2.43 odds | 80.8% payout | 4 top prizes left
Still one of the best games in the country with four top $15 million prizes remaining. 1 in 2.43 on a $40 ticket with 80.8% payout. Strong all around.
Best ValueScore Right Now
ValueScore factors in expected value, prize quality across all tiers, win frequency, and remaining inventory into a single 0-100 rating. These are the games where the full picture looks best.
Jackpot Millions · New Jersey, $30 | ValueScore: 99.7 | odds: 1 in 3.40 | 3 top prizes left
The highest ValueScore of any game in the country right now. Three top $3 million prizes remaining. New Jersey has been quietly running some of the best-value games in the country and Jackpot Millions is the best of them right now.
It's A Louisiana Thing! · Louisiana, $10 | ValueScore: 99.2 | odds: 1 in 3.26 | 5 top prizes left
A brand new game launched March 30, 2026 and already sitting at a 99.2 ValueScore with five top prizes still fully available. 1 in 3.26 overall odds on a $10 ticket is exceptional for the price point. One of the strongest new launches in the country this month.
Jersey Riches · New Jersey, $30 | ValueScore: 99.4 | odds: 1 in 3.48 | 3 top prizes left
Still near the very top of the national rankings since its February 2026 launch. Three top $3 million prizes remain. New Jersey is having a strong month across the board.
$5,000,000 LUXE · Maryland, $50 | ValueScore: 98.6 | odds: 1 in 2.50 | 3 top prizes left
Maryland remains one of the most consistent high-value states. Three top $5 million prizes remaining with 1 in 2.50 overall odds and a 98.6 ValueScore. Strong at the premium tier.
$2,000,000 STACKED · Massachusetts, $20 | ValueScore: 94.6 | odds: 1 in 2.94 | 12 top prizes left
Twelve top prizes of $2 million remaining is exceptional depth at the $20 tier. Still the clearest recommendation for players who don't want to spend $30 or more. 1 in 2.94 odds, 94.6 ValueScore.
Best New Games This Month
$3,000,000 Cash Spectacular · New Hampshire, $30 | ValueScore: 96.2 | odds: 1 in 2.89 | launched March 23 | 3 top prizes left
The strongest new game launched in March. 1 in 2.89 odds on a $30 ticket with a 96.2 ValueScore. Three top $3 million prizes still fully available. New Hampshire doesn't make the national spotlight often but this game belongs near the top of any April ranking.
Cash Fever · New Jersey, $10 | ValueScore: 95.4 | odds: 1 in 3.72 | launched April 1 | 3 top prizes left
Just launched April 1 with a full prize pool and a 95.4 ValueScore. Three top prizes of $500,000 remaining. Fresh game, strong value at the $10 price point.
200X THE WIN · Iowa, $20 | ValueScore: 92.5 | odds: 1 in 2.89 | launched March 11 | 10 top prizes left
Iowa does it again. Ten top prizes remaining, 1 in 2.89 overall odds, and a 92.5 ValueScore at $20. Launched in early March with a full prize pool still mostly intact. One of the best $20 games in the country right now at any state.
$15,000,000 MAGNIFICENT MILLIONS · Massachusetts, $30 | ValueScore: 90.9 | odds: 1 in 2.78 | launched March 31 | 3 top prizes left
Brand new as of March 31. Three top $15 million prizes still fully available and 1 in 2.78 overall odds on a $30 ticket is strong nationally. Massachusetts continues its run of high-value new releases.
Best Budget Pick This Month
It's A Louisiana Thing! · Louisiana, $10 is the standout budget pick in April. Already covered in the ValueScore section above but worth repeating: 99.2 ValueScore, 1 in 3.26 odds, fresh game launched March 30 with five top prizes fully intact. Best $10 game in the country right now.
One to Avoid This Month
Iowa's Payline ($20, 1 in 2.40 odds) looks excellent on paper but is down to a single top prize remaining. The overall odds are still real for small wins but the jackpot is essentially gone. With 200X THE WIN available at a similar price with ten top prizes remaining, there's no reason to play Payline right now.
Rankings update daily. Check current odds, ValueScores, and remaining prizes for every state at ScratchCheck.com
Phil Nageotte got interested with lottery math after realizing most players have no idea what the odds on the back of a ticket actually mean in practice. Phil covers the numbers side of scratch-offs. He holds the unofficial record among his friend group for most lottery tickets purchased purely for research purposes. He would like to clarify that he is not addicted to scratch-offs. He is addicted to data.
