Dynamite Crossword is a $5 scratch-off lottery ticket from the Colorado Lottery. It has overall odds of 1 in 3.93, meaning roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize. The top prize is $100,000. Most prizes have already been claimed (20% remaining). ScratchCheck rates this ticket 18/100 (Poor) based on expected value, prize quality, win frequency, and inventory health.
Overall Odds
1 in 3.93
Exp. Value
No Data
Top Prize
$100,000
Top Prizes Left
1
Prizes Remaining
20%
ValueScore™
18 / 100
Poor
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Not enough data to calculate expected value for this game.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $100,000 | 1 in 1,008,000 | 5 | 1 | 20% |
| $15,000 | 1 in 2,520,000 | 2 | Not reported | - |
| $10,000 | 1 in 2,520,000 | 2 | Not reported | - |
| $5,000 | 1 in 2,520,000 | 2 | Not reported | - |
| $1,500 | 1 in 1,680,000 | 3 | Not reported | - |
| $1,000 | 1 in 1,680,000 | 3 | Not reported | - |
| $800 | 1 in 1,260,000 | 4 | Not reported | - |
| $500 | 1 in 1,260,000 | 4 | Not reported | - |
| $250 | 1 in 20,000 | 252 | Not reported | - |
| $200 | 1 in 15,000 | 336 | Not reported | - |
| $150 | 1 in 7,059 | 714 | Not reported | - |
| $100 | 1 in 2,000 | 2,520 | Not reported | - |
| $75 | 1 in 1,600 | 3,150 | Not reported | - |
| $50 | 1 in 299 | 16,884 | Not reported | - |
| $30 | 1 in 60 | 84,000 | Not reported | - |
| $25 | 1 in 60 | 84,000 | Not reported | - |
| $20 | 1 in 60 | 84,000 | Not reported | - |
| $15 | 1 in 30 | 168,000 | Not reported | - |
| $10 | 1 in 12 | 420,000 | Not reported | - |
| $5 | 1 in 12 | 420,000 | Not reported | - |
“Not reported” = the lottery publishes remaining-prize counts for its top prizes only.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
18
VALUESCORE
Poor
18
out of 100
Expected Value
Prize Quality
Win Frequency
Inventory Health
Updated: 7/19/2026
Game Details
- State
- Colorado
- Game Number
- 351
- Ticket Price
- $5
- Start Date
- 1/27/2025
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 7/19/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Dynamite Crossword scratch-off a good buy?
Dynamite Crossword has a ValueScore of 18/100, which is among the lowest-rated tickets in Colorado. 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 Dynamite Crossword cost?
Dynamite Crossword costs $5 per ticket in Colorado. All ScratchCheck figures for this game (expected value, ValueScore, and top prize analysis) are calculated against this $5 ticket price.
What are the odds of winning the Dynamite Crossword scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with Dynamite Crossword are 1 in 3.93. This means roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for Dynamite Crossword?
The top prize for Dynamite Crossword is $100,000. As of our latest update, 1 top prize remains unclaimed.
What are the prizes for Dynamite Crossword?
Dynamite Crossword offers 20 distinct prize levels: $100,000 (5 total), $15,000 (2 total), $10,000 (2 total), $5,000 (2 total), $1,500 (3 total), $1,000 (3 total), $800 (4 total), $500 (4 total), $250 (252 total), $200 (336 total), $150 (714 total), $100 (2,520 total), $75 (3,150 total), $50 (16,884 total), $30 (84,000 total), $25 (84,000 total), $20 (84,000 total), $15 (168,000 total), $10 (420,000 total), and $5 (420,000 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 Dynamite Crossword?
Based on our latest data, 20% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 1 out of 5 total). The game is winding down. A significant portion of prizes have already been claimed.
How is Dynamite Crossword rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates Dynamite 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 Dynamite Crossword released?
Dynamite Crossword was released by the Colorado Lottery on January 27, 2025. It has been on sale for over a year, so checking the remaining prize counts is important before buying.
How often is Dynamite Crossword data updated on ScratchCheck?
Dynamite Crossword data comes directly from the official Colorado Lottery and is refreshed daily, so the odds and remaining prize counts you see match the lottery's latest published figures.