CROSSWORD
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38
VALUESCORE
Below Avg
The Atlantic Canada sells CROSSWORD at CA$2 a ticket. Its published overall odds are 1 in 4.16. Top prize: CA$20,000, with 5 of the original 8 still waiting to be won. By our count most prizes are still available, with 63% of all prizes unclaimed. Its ValueScore is 38/100 (Below Avg). Against the rest of the state it is 27th out of 42 Atlantic Canada scratch-offs. At its own price point it is 3rd of the 3 active $2 games in Atlantic Canada.
Overall Odds
1 in 4.16
Exp. Value
No Data
Top Prize
CA$20,000
Top Prizes Left
5 / 8
Prizes Remaining
63%
ValueScore™
38 / 100
Below Avg
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Not enough data to calculate expected value for this game.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA$20,000 | 8 | 5 | 63% |
Prize Pool Analysis
Total Payout at Launch
CA$160,000
Current Prize Pool
CA$100,000
Payout Percentage
62.5%
Total Prizes Remaining
5
Ticket Statistics
Total Tickets Printed
33
Estimated Remaining
21
% Remaining
62.5%
Prize pool figures use advertised prize values. Tickets printed is estimated from overall odds. Tickets remaining is estimated from the share of prizes still unclaimed.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
38
VALUESCORE
Below Avg
38
out of 100
Expected Value
0/40
Prize Quality
16/25
Win Frequency
1/20
Inventory Health
12/15
Updated: 9/4/2026
Score based on available data - full prize breakdown unavailable for this state
Game Details
- State
- Atlantic Canada
- Game Number
- 3380
- Ticket Price
- CA$2
- Start Date
- 10/31/2025
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 9/4/2026
Official Source
View on Atlantic Canada Lottery ↗ℹ️ Limited Prize Data
The Atlantic Canada Lottery has not published a complete prize breakdown for this game. ValueScore™ uses the available odds and top prize data, so it may not fully reflect prize quality.
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$2.00 per ticket · 1 in 4.16 overall odds
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the CROSSWORD scratch-off a good buy?
CROSSWORD scores 38/100 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 Atlantic Canada at the CA$2 price point.
How much does CROSSWORD cost?
CROSSWORD costs CA$2 per ticket in Atlantic Canada. All ScratchCheck figures for this game (expected value, ValueScore, and top prize analysis) are calculated against this CA$2 ticket price.
What are the odds of winning the CROSSWORD scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with CROSSWORD are 1 in 4.16. 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$20,000. As of our latest update, 5 of 8 top prizes remain unclaimed.
What are the prizes for CROSSWORD?
CROSSWORD offers 1 distinct prize level: CA$20,000 (8 total). The full prize breakdown with odds and remaining counts is listed in the prize table on this page.
How many prizes are left in CROSSWORD?
Based on our latest data, 63% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 5 out of 8 total). Roughly half the prizes remain, which is typical for an active game.
How is CROSSWORD rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates CROSSWORD at 38 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 Atlantic Canada Lottery on October 31, 2025. It has been on sale for roughly 10 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 Atlantic Canada Lottery publications. Odds and prize amounts are official, though some prize details may be limited.