The Delaware Lottery sells 3 for $10 at $10 a ticket. Its published overall odds are 1 in 4.20. Dollar for dollar, it pays back around $0.69 per $1, an average return for a scratch-off. The top prize is $40,000. By our count most prizes are still available, with 100% of all prizes unclaimed. Its ValueScore is 53/100 (Fair). Against the rest of the state it is 14th out of 36 Delaware scratch-offs. At its own price point it is 2nd of the 8 active $10 games in Delaware.
Overall Odds
1 in 4.20
Exp. Value
$0.69
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$40,000
Top Prizes Left
5
Prizes Remaining
100%
ValueScore™
53 / 100
Fair
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.69→
AVERAGE
Middle of the pack: #14 of the 36 active games we track in Delaware.
Why
→Expected value of $0.69 per $1 is about average, a typical return for a ticket at this price.
- Win rate is typical, around 24% per ticket (1 in 4.20).
- 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 | - | 5 | 5 | 100% |
| $1,000 | 1 in 30,000 | 12 | Not reported | - |
| $50 | 1 in 30 | 12,000 | Not reported | - |
| $30 | 1 in 30 | 12,000 | Not reported | - |
| $20 | 1 in 20 | 18,000 | Not reported | - |
| $10 | 1 in 9 | 42,000 | Not reported | - |
“Not reported” = the lottery publishes remaining-prize counts for its top prizes only.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
53
VALUESCORE
Fair
53
out of 100
Expected Value
18/40
Prize Quality
25/25
Win Frequency
9/20
Inventory Health
15/15
Updated: 9/4/2026
Game Details
- State
- Delaware
- Game Number
- 504
- Ticket Price
- $10
- Payout %
- 69.1%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 9/4/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 3 for $10 scratch-off a good buy?
3 for $10 is a middling ticket with a ValueScore of 53/100. It is roughly average compared to other scratch-offs in Delaware. If you are looking for the best value at this price point, check the Delaware rankings page for higher-rated alternatives.
How much does 3 for $10 cost?
3 for $10 costs $10 per ticket in Delaware. All ScratchCheck figures for this game (expected value, ValueScore, and top prize analysis) are calculated against this $10 ticket price.
What are the odds of winning the 3 for $10 scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with 3 for $10 are 1 in 4.20. This means roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for 3 for $10?
The top prize for 3 for $10 is $40,000. As of our latest update, 5 top prizes remain unclaimed.
What are the prizes for 3 for $10?
3 for $10 offers 6 distinct prize levels: $40,000 (5 total), $1,000 (12 total), $50 (12,000 total), $30 (12,000 total), $20 (18,000 total), and $10 (42,000 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 3 for $10?
Based on our latest data, 100% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 5 out of 5 total). The game is early in its run, with most prizes still on the market.
How is 3 for $10 rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates 3 for $10 at 53 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.
How often is 3 for $10 data updated on ScratchCheck?
3 for $10 data is updated 2–3 times per week from official Delaware Lottery publications. Odds and prize amounts are official, though some prize details may be limited.