Which Wisconsin scratch-offs win the most?
Wisconsin has 73 scratch-offs on sale, and the best of them right now are two of the newest. Crossword Millionaire, a $50 game that launched September 4, rates 77.9 on our ValueScore™ with both of its $1 million prizes still out there. Mega Fortune, a $30 ticket that started October 2, is next at 76.6, also with both $1 million prizes left.
| Game | Price | Payout | Top prize | Top prizes left | ValueScore™ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000,000 Crossword | $50 | 76.5% | $1,000,000 | 0 of 2 | 47.0 |
| Crossword Millionaire | $50 | 75.8% | $1,000,000 | 2 of 2 | 77.9 |
| Opal | $30 | 74.9% | $1,000,000 | 1 of 2 | 63.7 |
| Mega Fortune | $30 | 74.6% | $1,000,000 | 2 of 2 | 76.6 |
| Colorful Crossword | $30 | 74.4% | $500,000 | 0 of 2 | 43.0 |
The game with the best payout is a trap. $1,000,000 Crossword returns the most over its full print run, 76.5%, but both of its top prizes have been claimed, and Colorful Crossword, fifth on payout, is in the same spot. That is common in Wisconsin. Of 72 games with a tracked top prize, 27 have none left, the second-highest share of any state after Mississippi. Counts can lag a recent claim by a few days.
| Price | Wisconsin games | Wisconsin average payout | National average |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1 | 8 | 57.9% | 61.7% |
| $2 | 10 | 60.3% | 65.4% |
| $3 | 8 | 61.2% | 65.1% |
| $5 | 16 | 62.9% | 69.2% |
| $10 | 13 | 68.1% | 73.1% |
| $20 | 10 | 70.9% | 75.1% |
| $30 | 5 | 74.5% | 77.4% |
| $50 | 3 | 75.5% | 79.5% |
Across all 73 games, Wisconsin returns 65.1% of sales as prizes, and it trails the national average at each price. The gap is widest at $5, more than six points. The median game wins 1 in 3.70 times, about average. So the odds of winning something are normal, but the prizes are smaller. Within the state, the usual rule still holds, and the pricier tickets pay back more.
Wisconsin law gives players 180 days after a game's end date to claim. Under the lottery's game rules, a prize sent by mail must be postmarked by the deadline and reach the lottery's validations office in Madison within 14 days after it. Wisconsin's newest tickets, including its Packers games, are listed on the Wisconsin scratch-offs page.
How we did this. Payout, prizes remaining, overall odds, and ValueScore™ are Wisconsin Lottery game data in our database as of the third week of October 2026. National averages cover active state lottery games at each price. The claim rule is from Wisconsin statute 565.30(5) and the Wisconsin Lottery's game features and procedures.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which Wisconsin scratch-off wins the most?
By payout, $1,000,000 Crossword returns 76.5% of sales, but both of its top prizes are gone. Crossword Millionaire, a $50 game launched in September, returns 75.8% with both $1 million prizes left and rates highest on our ValueScore.
Do Wisconsin scratch-offs pay less than other states?
On average, yes. Wisconsin's 73 active games return 65.1% of sales as prizes, and the state trails the national average at each price, from 57.9% against 61.7% at $1 to 75.5% against 79.5% at $50, as of the third week of October 2026.
How long do you have to claim a Wisconsin scratch-off prize?
Wisconsin law gives players 180 days after a game's end date. A prize mailed in must be postmarked by that deadline and arrive at the lottery's validations office in Madison within 14 days after it, under the lottery's game rules.
Phil Nageotte is a writer covering scratch-off odds, expected value, prize data, and more. He joined ScratchCheck in 2026 after years of tracking lottery payouts in spreadsheets of his own.
