State Fair Crossword is a $3 scratch-off lottery ticket from the Minnesota Lottery. The Minnesota Lottery publishes overall odds of 1 in 3.56. Right now the math works out to $0.66 back per $1 spent, an average figure for this kind of game. The top prize is $30,000. Across every tier, 82% of prizes are still out there: most prizes are still available. ScratchCheck rates this ticket 61/100 (Good). In our rankings it sits at #19 of the 45 active games we track in Minnesota, and it is 2nd among the 8 $3 games Minnesota sells.
Overall Odds
1 in 3.56
Exp. Value
$0.66
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$30,000
Top Prizes Left
6
Prizes Remaining
82%
ValueScore™
61 / 100
Good
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.66↑
ABOVE AVERAGE
A solid pick: #19 of the 45 active games we track in Minnesota, and 2nd of the 8 active $3 games in Minnesota.
Why
↑Plenty of prizes remain in circulation across this game.
- The bigger prize tiers here have plenty left to win.
- Frequent winners: roughly a 28% shot at a prize on each ticket (1 in 3.56), ahead of most games.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | 1 in 401,543 | 7 | 6 | 86% |
| $1,000 | 1 in 18,739 | 150 | 122 | 81% |
| $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
61
VALUESCORE
Good
61
out of 100
Expected Value
12/40
Prize Quality
21/25
Win Frequency
12/20
Inventory Health
15/15
Updated: 9/4/2026
Game Details
- State
- Minnesota
- Game Number
- 2099
- Ticket Price
- $3
- Start Date
- 7/7/2026
- Payout %
- 66.2%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 9/4/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the State Fair Crossword scratch-off a good buy?
State Fair Crossword is a solid choice. Its ValueScore of 61/100 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, 6 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, 82% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 128 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 61 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. It has been on sale for about 2 months.
How often is State Fair Crossword data updated on ScratchCheck?
State Fair Crossword data comes directly from the official Minnesota Lottery and is refreshed daily, so the odds and remaining prize counts you see match the lottery's latest published figures.