The Georgia Lottery sells JUMBO BUCKS CROSSWORD at $3 a ticket. Expect roughly one winner in every 4 tickets, based on the published 1 in 4.08 overall odds. The expected value is $0.73 per $1 spent, which is an average return compared to other scratch-offs. $100,000 is the top prize, and 1 of 29 are still in play. 4% of the total prize pool is still unclaimed, so most prizes have already been claimed. ScratchCheck rates this ticket 29/100 (Below Avg) based on expected value, prize quality, win frequency, and inventory health. Today it stands at 123rd out of 193 Georgia scratch-offs; among $3 tickets it is 5th of the 16 active $3 games in Georgia.
Overall Odds
1 in 4.08
Exp. Value
$0.73
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$100,000
Top Prizes Left
1 / 29
Prizes Remaining
4%
ValueScore™
29 / 100
Below Avg
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.73↓
BELOW AVERAGE
Ranked 123rd out of 193 Georgia scratch-offs. Better options exist, including 4 other $3 Georgia games ranked higher.
Why
↓Most of the larger top and mid-tier prizes have already been won.
- A leaner 25% chance of winning per ticket (1 in 4.08), below most games.
- Expected value of $0.73 per $1 is about average, a typical return for a ticket at this price.
Current Prize Odds
ScratchCheck estimate$100,000
1 of 29 left
launch odds 1 in 1.2M
now ~1 in 1.3M
$5,000
1 of 55 left
launch odds 1 in 633K
now ~1 in 1.3M
$500
17 of 2,884 left
launch odds 1 in 12K
now ~1 in 76K
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $100,000 | 1 in 1,201,204 | 29 | 1 | 3% |
| $5,000 | 1 in 633,362 | 55 | 1 | 2% |
| $500 | 1 in 12,079 | 2,884 | 17 | 1% |
| $250 | 1 in 11,913 | 2,924 | 34 | 1% |
| $100 | 1 in 2,004 | 17,384 | 194 | 1% |
| $50 | 1 in 159 | 219,590 | 3,556 | 2% |
| $25 | 1 in 78 | 448,118 | 15,916 | 4% |
| $20 | 1 in 67 | 523,026 | 7,440 | 1% |
| $10 | 1 in 25 | 1,395,738 | 19,612 | 1% |
| $5 | 1 in 14 | 2,440,824 | 57,553 | 2% |
| $3 | 1 in 10 | 3,487,400 | 213,103 | 6% |
Prize Pool Analysis
Total Payout at Launch
$76,353,070
Current Prize Pool
$1,989,094
Payout Percentage
2.6%
Total Prizes Remaining
317,427
Ticket Statistics
Total Tickets Printed
34,834,926
Estimated Remaining
1,295,102
% Remaining
3.7%
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
29
VALUESCORE
Below Avg
29
out of 100
Expected Value
23/40
Prize Quality
1/25
Win Frequency
5/20
Inventory Health
0/15
Updated: 8/27/2026
Game Details
- State
- Georgia
- Game Number
- 1045
- Ticket Price
- $3
- Start Date
- 5/6/2013
- Payout %
- 73.1%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 8/27/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the JUMBO BUCKS CROSSWORD scratch-off a good buy?
JUMBO BUCKS CROSSWORD scores 29/100 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 JUMBO BUCKS CROSSWORD cost?
JUMBO BUCKS 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 JUMBO BUCKS CROSSWORD scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with JUMBO BUCKS 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 JUMBO BUCKS CROSSWORD?
The top prize for JUMBO BUCKS CROSSWORD is $100,000. As of our latest update, 1 of 29 top prizes remain unclaimed.
What are the prizes for JUMBO BUCKS CROSSWORD?
JUMBO BUCKS CROSSWORD offers 11 distinct prize levels: $100,000 (29 total), $5,000 (55 total), $500 (2,884 total), $250 (2,924 total), $100 (17,384 total), $50 (219,590 total), $25 (448,118 total), $20 (523,026 total), $10 (1,395,738 total), $5 (2,440,824 total), and $3 (3,487,400 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 JUMBO BUCKS CROSSWORD?
Based on our latest data, 4% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 317,427 out of 8,537,972 total). The vast majority of prizes have been claimed. This game is close to being retired.
How is JUMBO BUCKS CROSSWORD rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates JUMBO BUCKS CROSSWORD at 29 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 JUMBO BUCKS CROSSWORD released?
JUMBO BUCKS CROSSWORD was released by the Georgia Lottery on May 6, 2013. It has been on sale for over a year, so checking the remaining prize counts is important before buying.
How often is JUMBO BUCKS CROSSWORD data updated on ScratchCheck?
JUMBO BUCKS 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.