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Crossword

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CA$3Western Canada (AB, SK, MB)Game #15378ORANGE

Crossword is a CA$3 scratch-off lottery ticket from the Western Canada (AB, SK, MB). It has overall odds of 1 in 4.37, meaning roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize. The top prize is CA$50,000. ScratchCheck rates this ticket 28/100 (Below Avg) based on expected value, prize quality, win frequency, and inventory health.

Overall Odds
1 in 4.37
Exp. Value
No Data
Top Prize
CA$50,000
Top Prizes Left
4
Prizes Remaining
No Data
ValueScore™
28 / 100
Below Avg

Should I Buy This Ticket?

Not enough data to calculate expected value for this game.

Prize Breakdown

PrizeLeft
CA$50,0004
CA$1,00010
CA$50018
CA$100333
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

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VALUESCORE
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28
out of 100
Expected Value
Prize Quality
Win Frequency
Inventory Health
Updated: 7/19/2026

Game Details

Game Number
15378
Ticket Price
CA$3
Start Date
12/25/2025
Data Source
Official
Last Updated
7/19/2026

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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 scores 28/100 on ValueScore, which is below average. The expected value, prize pool, or inventory health is weaker than most other tickets at this price. There are likely better options in Western Canada (AB, SK, MB) at the CA$3 price point.
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, 4 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 28 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 7 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.