The Colorado Lottery sells LUCKY 7s CROSSWORD at $3 a ticket. Its published overall odds are 1 in 3.56. The expected value is $0.63 per $1 spent, which is a below-average return compared to other scratch-offs. The top prize is $40,000. 80% of the total prize pool is still unclaimed, so most prizes are still available. Its ValueScore is 45/100 (Fair). Against the rest of the state it is 39th out of 86 Colorado scratch-offs. At its own price point it is the strongest of Colorado's 11 $3 tickets.
Overall Odds
1 in 3.56
Exp. Value
$0.63
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$40,000
Top Prizes Left
4
Prizes Remaining
80%
ValueScore™
45 / 100
Fair
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.63→
AVERAGE
A typical $3 ticket, ranked #39 of the 86 active games we track in Colorado.
Why
→Just $0.63 of every $1 comes back on average, trailing most games.
- Win rate is typical, around 28% per ticket (1 in 3.56).
- Strong prize quality: a healthy share of the bigger top and mid-tier prizes are still unclaimed.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | 1 in 840,000 | 5 | 4 | 80% |
| $5,000 | 1 in 840,000 | 5 | Not reported | - |
| $500 | 1 in 24,000 | 175 | Not reported | - |
| $200 | 1 in 12,000 | 350 | Not reported | - |
| $100 | 1 in 12,000 | 350 | Not reported | - |
| $72 | 1 in 30,000 | 140 | Not reported | - |
| $50 | 1 in 10,000 | 420 | Not reported | - |
| $48 | 1 in 2,069 | 2,030 | Not reported | - |
| $36 | 1 in 100 | 42,000 | Not reported | - |
| $24 | 1 in 200 | 21,000 | Not reported | - |
| $18 | 1 in 200 | 21,000 | Not reported | - |
| $16 | 1 in 200 | 21,000 | Not reported | - |
| $12 | 1 in 67 | 63,000 | Not reported | - |
| $9 | 1 in 50 | 84,000 | Not reported | - |
| $6 | 1 in 50 | 84,000 | Not reported | - |
| $4 | 1 in 33 | 126,000 | Not reported | - |
| $3 | 1 in 6 | 714,000 | Not reported | - |
“Not reported” = the lottery publishes remaining-prize counts for its top prizes only.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
45
VALUESCORE
Fair
45
out of 100
Expected Value
10/40
Prize Quality
20/25
Win Frequency
12/20
Inventory Health
15/15
Updated: 9/4/2026
Game Details
- State
- Colorado
- Game Number
- 383
- Ticket Price
- $3
- Start Date
- 4/13/2026
- Payout %
- 63.0%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 9/4/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the LUCKY 7s CROSSWORD scratch-off a good buy?
LUCKY 7s CROSSWORD is a middling ticket with a ValueScore of 45/100. It is roughly average compared to other scratch-offs in Colorado. If you are looking for the best value at this price point, check the Colorado rankings page for higher-rated alternatives.
How much does LUCKY 7s CROSSWORD cost?
LUCKY 7s CROSSWORD costs $3 per ticket in Colorado. All ScratchCheck figures for this game (expected value, ValueScore, and top prize analysis) are calculated against this $3 ticket price.
What are the odds of winning the LUCKY 7s CROSSWORD scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with LUCKY 7s CROSSWORD are 1 in 3.56. This means roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for LUCKY 7s CROSSWORD?
The top prize for LUCKY 7s CROSSWORD is $40,000. As of our latest update, 4 top prizes remain unclaimed.
What are the prizes for LUCKY 7s CROSSWORD?
LUCKY 7s CROSSWORD offers 17 distinct prize levels: $40,000 (5 total), $5,000 (5 total), $500 (175 total), $200 (350 total), $100 (350 total), $72 (140 total), $50 (420 total), $48 (2,030 total), $36 (42,000 total), $24 (21,000 total), $18 (21,000 total), $16 (21,000 total), $12 (63,000 total), $9 (84,000 total), $6 (84,000 total), $4 (126,000 total), and $3 (714,000 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 LUCKY 7s CROSSWORD?
Based on our latest data, 80% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 4 out of 5 total). The game is early in its run, with most prizes still on the market.
How is LUCKY 7s CROSSWORD rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates LUCKY 7s CROSSWORD at 45 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 LUCKY 7s CROSSWORD released?
LUCKY 7s CROSSWORD was released by the Colorado Lottery on April 13, 2026. It has been on sale for about 5 months.
How often is LUCKY 7s CROSSWORD data updated on ScratchCheck?
LUCKY 7s 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.