State Fair Crossword is a $3 scratch-off lottery ticket from the Minnesota Lottery. It has overall odds of 1 in 3.56, meaning roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize. The expected value is $0.66 per $1 spent, which is an average return compared to other scratch-offs. The top prize is $30,000. Most prizes are still available (100% remaining). ScratchCheck rates this ticket 64/100 (Good) based on expected value, prize quality, win frequency, and inventory health.
Overall Odds
1 in 3.56
Exp. Value
$0.66
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$30,000
Top Prizes Left
7
Prizes Remaining
100%
ValueScore™
64 / 100
Good
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.66↑
ABOVE AVERAGE
Strong overall value, among the better games we track right now.
Why
- Strong prize quality: a healthy share of the bigger top and mid-tier prizes are still unclaimed.
- Healthy inventory: a large share of this game's prizes are still unclaimed.
- Average win frequency: about a 28% chance to win something per ticket (1 in 3.56).
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$3.00 per ticket · 1 in 3.56 overall odds
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Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | 1 in 401,543 | 7 | 7 | 100% |
| $1,000 | 1 in 18,739 | 150 | 150 | 100% |
| $100 | 1 in 400 | 7,022 | Not reported | - |
| $50 | 1 in 398 | 7,060 | Not reported | - |
| $30 | 1 in 301 | 9,340 | Not reported | - |
| $20 | 1 in 200 | 14,052 | Not reported | - |
| $10 | 1 in 22 | 126,502 | Not reported | - |
| $5 | 1 in 12 | 231,868 | Not reported | - |
| $3 | 1 in 7 | 393,512 | Not reported | - |
“Not reported” = the lottery publishes remaining-prize counts for its top prizes only.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
64
VALUESCORE
Good
64
out of 100
Expected Value
Prize Quality
Win Frequency
Inventory Health
Updated: 7/9/2026
Game Details
- State
- Minnesota
- Game Number
- 2099
- Ticket Price
- $3
- Start Date
- 7/7/2026
- Payout %
- 66.2%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 7/9/2026
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Is the State Fair Crossword scratch-off a good buy?
State Fair Crossword is a solid choice. Its ValueScore of 64/100 is above average, indicating good expected value and a healthy prize pool. It performs better than most $3 tickets in Minnesota.
How much does State Fair Crossword cost?
State Fair Crossword costs $3 per ticket in Minnesota. 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 State Fair Crossword scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with State Fair 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 State Fair Crossword?
The top prize for State Fair Crossword is $30,000. As of our latest update, 7 top prizes remain unclaimed.
What are the prizes for State Fair Crossword?
State Fair Crossword offers 9 distinct prize levels: $30,000 (7 total), $1,000 (150 total), $100 (7,022 total), $50 (7,060 total), $30 (9,340 total), $20 (14,052 total), $10 (126,502 total), $5 (231,868 total), and $3 (393,512 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 State Fair Crossword?
Based on our latest data, 100% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 157 out of 157 total). The game is early in its run, with most prizes still on the market.
How is State Fair Crossword rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates State Fair Crossword at 64 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 State Fair Crossword released?
State Fair Crossword was released by the Minnesota Lottery on July 7, 2026. This is a newly released game, so the full prize pool is effectively intact.
How often is State Fair Crossword data updated on ScratchCheck?
State Fair Crossword data is collected directly from official Minnesota Lottery publications by ScratchCheck's automated pipeline. Prize counts and odds typically refresh daily or whenever the lottery publishes new data.