This Week's New Scratch-Off Launches in Illinois, Minnesota, and Texas

Three states rolled out new scratch-offs this week, with strong launches in Illinois, Minnesota, and Texas. A few of them open near the top of their state catalogs. Here's the full rundown across all eight new games, organized by state.

Illinois

Illinois launched three new games spanning $5 to $20. Note that the Illinois Lottery does not publish official overall odds, so the odds figures below are ScratchCheck estimates based on available prize data.

$3 Million Vault ($20)

$3 Million Vault is the standout Illinois launch, opening with a ValueScore of 91.8, the strongest of the three. Estimated odds of 1 in 3.2, a 78.2% payout rate, and 3 top prizes remaining. A 78.2% payout is solid for a $20 game and puts this near the top of the Illinois catalog at launch. If you're buying a $20 ticket in Illinois right now, this is the pick of the new arrivals.

Millionaire 7 ($10)

Millionaire 7 covers the $10 tier with a VS of 77.4, estimated odds of 1 in 3.59, a 75.1% payout, and 3 top prizes remaining. A reasonable $10 option with a payout rate in line with the tier average. The base structure is decent without being exceptional.

Power Up! Multiplier ($5)

Power Up! Multiplier rounds out the Illinois launches at $5 with a VS of 60.6, estimated odds of 1 in 4.24, and a 71.9% payout. Typical $5 numbers. It's a casual buy rather than a value play, but the 71.9% payout is slightly above the national $5 average of 70%.

Minnesota

Minnesota launched three new games from $1 to $10, all with official published odds.

Perfect 10s ($10)

Perfect 10s is the best new Minnesota launch with a ValueScore of 87.6, the highest of any game in this multi-state roundup. Overall odds of 1 in 3.42 and 3 top prizes remaining. The strong VS reflects a well-structured game with tight odds for the $10 tier. Minnesota shares the Perfect 10s name with the Oklahoma game that launched in May, though they're separate state editions. This is the clear pick of the Minnesota arrivals.

Jumanji ($5)

Jumanji brings licensed movie branding to the $5 tier with a VS of 72.1, odds of 1 in 3.9, and 4 top prizes remaining. The 4 remaining top prizes is the most of any game in this roundup, giving it a fully intact prize pool at launch. The licensed theme makes it the most distinctive of the Minnesota games, and the odds are reasonable for $5.

Red, White & Blue $250s ($1)

Red, White & Blue $250s is a $1 game with a VS of 61.4, odds of 1 in 4.22, a 63.1% payout, and 1,000 top prizes of $250 remaining. This is a spread game: the top prize is only $250, but there are 1,000 of them, so it's built for frequent small wins rather than a big jackpot. The 63.1% payout is typical for the $1 tier, which is structurally the weakest price point. A casual, low-stakes buy.

Texas

Texas launched two new games at $5 and $20, both with official published odds.

Queen of Spades ($20)

Queen of Spades is the stronger Texas launch with a ValueScore of 82.9, overall odds of 1 in 3.88, a 75% payout, and 4 top prizes remaining. The 75% payout is solid for a Texas $20 game, where the tier tends to run lower than states like Massachusetts. The intact prize pool of 4 top prizes gives it a good opening position in the Texas catalog.

All About the 8s ($5)

All About the 8s covers the $5 tier with a VS of 62.4, odds of 1 in 4.28, a 68% payout, and 4 top prizes remaining. The 68% payout is on the low end, consistent with Texas's $5 tier, which is one of the weaker $5 fields nationally. The 4 intact top prizes are the main draw at launch.

The Picks Across All Three States

Minnesota's Perfect 10s (VS 87.6) is the highest-rated new game in this roundup. Illinois's $3 Million Vault (VS 91.8) actually scores higher but carries estimated rather than official odds, so its true ranking is less certain. Texas's Queen of Spades (VS 82.9) is the best new Texas option.

All eight games are available now at authorized retailers in their respective states. For full rankings of every active game, check the Illinois, Minnesota, and Texas pages on ScratchCheck, sorted by ValueScore, odds, payout rate, and remaining top prizes.