A $3 scratch-off from the Georgia Lottery, JACKPOTS GALORE CROSSWORD is on sale now. The Georgia Lottery publishes overall odds of 1 in 4.08. Averaged across the remaining prize pool, each $1 buys about $0.72 in expected winnings, an average result. Its biggest prize is $150,000, with 1 of the 4 printed still unclaimed. By our count most prizes have already been claimed, with 13% of all prizes unclaimed. ScratchCheck rates this ticket 28/100 (Below Avg). In our rankings it sits at #124 of the 194 active games we track in Georgia, and it is 4th of the 16 active $3 games in Georgia.
Overall Odds
1 in 4.08
Exp. Value
$0.72
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$150,000
Top Prizes Left
1 / 4
Prizes Remaining
13%
ValueScore™
28 / 100
Below Avg
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.72↓
BELOW AVERAGE
It is 4th among the 16 $3 games Georgia sells, so most $3 alternatives will serve you better.
Why
↓Prize quality is thin, with the bigger winners mostly gone.
- At 1 in 4.08, winning tickets turn up less often than usual.
- Low inventory: most of this game's prizes have already been claimed.
Current Prize Odds
ScratchCheck estimate$150,000
1 of 4 left
launch odds 1 in 981K
now ~1 in 491K
$500
25 of 328 left
launch odds 1 in 12K
now ~1 in 20K
$100
51 of 656 left
launch odds 1 in 5,979
now ~1 in 9,629
ScratchCheck estimate. Current odds are derived from the prizes still unclaimed and our estimate of tickets remaining, shown next to the lottery’s printed launch odds. Actual odds vary as tickets are sold and prizes claimed.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | 1 in 980,562 | 4 | 1 | 25% |
| $500 | 1 in 11,958 | 328 | 25 | 8% |
| $100 | 1 in 5,979 | 656 | 51 | 8% |
| $90 | 1 in 777 | 5,047 | 352 | 7% |
| $70 | 1 in 748 | 5,243 | 340 | 6% |
| $50 | 1 in 563 | 6,965 | 522 | 7% |
| $25 | 1 in 6,053 | 648 | 53 | 8% |
| $20 | 1 in 33 | 117,744 | 17,085 | 15% |
| $10 | 1 in 25 | 157,092 | 13,318 | 8% |
| $5 | 1 in 14 | 274,968 | 27,936 | 10% |
| $3 | 1 in 10 | 392,640 | 60,682 | 15% |
Prize Pool Analysis
Total Payout at Launch
$8,493,850
Current Prize Pool
$1,047,111
Payout Percentage
12.3%
Total Prizes Remaining
120,365
Ticket Statistics
Total Tickets Printed
3,922,247
Estimated Remaining
491,089
% Remaining
12.5%
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
28
VALUESCORE
Below Avg
28
out of 100
Expected Value
13/40
Prize Quality
5/25
Win Frequency
5/20
Inventory Health
4/15
Updated: 9/4/2026
Game Details
- State
- Georgia
- Game Number
- 1884
- Ticket Price
- $3
- Start Date
- 3/17/2026
- Payout %
- 72.2%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 9/4/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the JACKPOTS GALORE CROSSWORD scratch-off a good buy?
JACKPOTS GALORE 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 Georgia at the $3 price point.
How much does JACKPOTS GALORE CROSSWORD cost?
JACKPOTS GALORE CROSSWORD costs $3 per ticket in Georgia. 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 JACKPOTS GALORE CROSSWORD scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with JACKPOTS GALORE CROSSWORD are 1 in 4.08. This means roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for JACKPOTS GALORE CROSSWORD?
The top prize for JACKPOTS GALORE CROSSWORD is $150,000. As of our latest update, 1 of 4 top prizes remain unclaimed.
What are the prizes for JACKPOTS GALORE CROSSWORD?
JACKPOTS GALORE CROSSWORD offers 11 distinct prize levels: $150,000 (4 total), $500 (328 total), $100 (656 total), $90 (5,047 total), $70 (5,243 total), $50 (6,965 total), $25 (648 total), $20 (117,744 total), $10 (157,092 total), $5 (274,968 total), and $3 (392,640 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 JACKPOTS GALORE CROSSWORD?
Based on our latest data, 13% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 120,365 out of 961,335 total). The vast majority of prizes have been claimed. This game is close to being retired.
How is JACKPOTS GALORE CROSSWORD rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates JACKPOTS GALORE 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 JACKPOTS GALORE CROSSWORD released?
JACKPOTS GALORE CROSSWORD was released by the Georgia Lottery on March 17, 2026. It has been on sale for about 6 months.
How often is JACKPOTS GALORE CROSSWORD data updated on ScratchCheck?
JACKPOTS GALORE CROSSWORD data comes directly from the official Georgia Lottery and is refreshed daily, so the odds and remaining prize counts you see match the lottery's latest published figures.