Crossword
Image Credit: Western Canada (AB, SK, MB) Lottery
18
VALUESCORE
Poor
Crossword costs CA$3 per ticket from the Western Canada (AB, SK, MB). The published overall odds are 1 in 4.37. The top prize is CA$50,000. It scores 18/100 (Poor) on ScratchCheck's ValueScore. That makes it #59 of the 67 active games we track in Western Canada (AB, SK, MB), and 7th out of 8 $3 tickets in Western Canada (AB, SK, MB).
Overall Odds
1 in 4.37
Exp. Value
No Data
Top Prize
CA$50,000
Top Prizes Left
2
Prizes Remaining
No Data
ValueScore™
18 / 100
Poor
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Not enough data to calculate expected value for this game.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Left |
|---|---|
| CA$50,000 | 2 |
| CA$1,000 | 4 |
| CA$500 | 13 |
| CA$100 | 196 |
Western Canada (AB, SK, MB) only publishes the number of unclaimed prizes at its top prize levels, not the original prize counts. Totals and percent-remaining are unavailable, and smaller prizes are not itemized.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
18
VALUESCORE
Poor
18
out of 100
Expected Value
0/40
Prize Quality
5/25
Win Frequency
3/20
Inventory Health
0/15
Updated: 9/4/2026
Game Details
- Game Number
- 15378
- Ticket Price
- CA$3
- Start Date
- 12/25/2025
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 9/4/2026
Official Source
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$3.00 per ticket · 1 in 4.37 overall odds
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Crossword scratch-off a good buy?
Crossword has a ValueScore of 18/100, which is among the lowest-rated tickets in Western Canada (AB, SK, MB). The combination of poor expected value, limited prizes, or heavily depleted inventory makes it a poor choice compared to alternatives. Check other games before buying.
How much does Crossword cost?
Crossword costs CA$3 per ticket in Western Canada (AB, SK, MB). All ScratchCheck figures for this game (expected value, ValueScore, and top prize analysis) are calculated against this CA$3 ticket price.
What are the odds of winning the Crossword scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with Crossword are 1 in 4.37. This means roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for Crossword?
The top prize for Crossword is CA$50,000. As of our latest update, 2 top prizes remain unclaimed.
What are the prizes for Crossword?
Crossword offers 4 distinct prize levels: CA$50,000, CA$1,000, CA$500, and CA$100. The full prize breakdown with odds and remaining counts is listed in the prize table on this page.
How is Crossword rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates Crossword at 18 out of 100 using ValueScore™, a composite rating built from four factors: Expected Value, Prize Quality, Win Frequency, and Inventory Health. Scores of 80 or above are Excellent, 60 to 79 Good, 40 to 59 Fair, 20 to 39 Below Average, and below 20 is Poor. The score updates automatically as prizes are claimed and data refreshes.
When was Crossword released?
Crossword was released by the Western Canada (AB, SK, MB) Lottery on December 25, 2025. It has been on sale for roughly 8 months, so a meaningful portion of prizes has likely been claimed.
How often is Crossword data updated on ScratchCheck?
Crossword data is updated 2–3 times per week from official Western Canada (AB, SK, MB) Lottery publications. Odds and prize amounts are official, though some prize details may be limited.