Pennsylvania launched 5 new scratch-offs, and two of them went straight to the top of the state
Pennsylvania just launched five new scratch-offs on sale September 12, and two of them opened above all the previous games.
| Game | Price | Top prize | Top prizes left | Payout | Odds | ValueScore™ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Game Show Experience | $30 | $1,000,000 | 5 | 79.2% | 1 in 2.74 | 95.4 |
| Candy-Coated Ca$h | $10 | $500,000 | 5 | 76.9% | 1 in 2.72 | 87.7 |
| Fat Stacks | $5 | $250,000 | 5 | 74.5% | 1 in 3.84 | 64.9 |
| Ghostbusters | $2 | $10,000 | 20 | 70.5% | 1 in 3.61 | 60.9 |
| Cash Grab | $1 | $1,000 | 50 | 65.6% | 1 in 4.26 | 44.3 |
Game Show Experience is the best-rated ticket in the state
The $30 game opens at 95.4, ahead of $1,500,000 Super Star at 85.5, the game that previously held the top spot. It pays back 79.2%, with odds of one in 2.74, and carries five top prizes of $1 million.
Pennsylvania's $30 games average 78.8% payout and 1 in 3.15 odds, so this one beats the other $30 games on both counts while holding its entire prize pool as a fresh new game.
Candy-Coated Ca$h has unusually short odds for $10
Odds of 1 in 2.72 is the number to notice for this game. Pennsylvania $10 games average 1 in 3.83, and across the country only four $10 tickets currently have better odds, two in Georgia and two in Kansas. It pays 76.9% and holds five $500,000 top prizes.
The cheap end tickets are... the cheap end
Cash Grab at $1 opens at 44.3 with a 65.6% payout and a $1,000 top prize. Ghostbusters at $2 opens at 60.9 with 70.5% and a $10,000 top prize. Fat Stacks at $5 lands at 64.9 with odds of 1 in 3.84 and a top prize of $250,000.
Pennsylvania's price ladder runs the way most states' do, from average payout of 65.5% at $1 up to 80.6% at $50, a 15-point spread.
| Pennsylvania price | Games | Average payout | Average odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1 | 7 | 65.5% | 1 in 4.31 |
| $2 | 7 | 70.2% | 1 in 3.79 |
| $5 | 18 | 73.5% | 1 in 3.98 |
| $10 | 16 | 75.6% | 1 in 3.83 |
| $20 | 5 | 78.0% | 1 in 3.30 |
| $30 | 11 | 78.8% | 1 in 3.15 |
| $50 | 4 | 80.6% | 1 in 3.79 |
Why the state does better than its reputation is covered in our look at Pennsylvania odds. Current standings for all 71 games are on the Pennsylvania page, and the national list is our best value rankings.
Sources
Pennsylvania Lottery: Scratch-off games and prizes remaining
Frequently Asked Questions
What new scratch-offs did Pennsylvania launch?
Five went on sale September 12, 2026. Game Show Experience at $30, Candy-Coated Ca$h at $10, Fat Stacks at $5, Ghostbusters at $2, and Cash Grab at $1. Top prizes run from $1 million on the $30 game down to $1,000 on the $1 game.
Which new Pennsylvania scratch-off is the best?
Game Show Experience. It opens at 95.4 on our ValueScore scale, the highest of any ticket Pennsylvania currently sells, with a 79.2% payout, five $1 million top prizes, and odds of one in 2.74. Candy-Coated Ca$h is second at 87.7.
What are the odds on Candy-Coated Ca$h?
One in 2.72, which is short for a $10 ticket. Pennsylvania $10 games average one in 3.83, and only four $10 games in the country currently win more often. It returns 76.9% of sales as prizes and carries five top prizes of $500,000.
Jessie Jurado is a news writer who covers new scratch-off launches, state lottery guides, taxes on winnings, news, and much more. She joined ScratchCheck in 2026 and writes the site's state-by-state coverage.
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