A $5 scratch-off from the Virginia Lottery, BONUS SPIN CROSSWORD is on sale now. The Virginia Lottery publishes overall odds of 1 in 3.83. Averaged across the remaining prize pool, each $1 buys about $0.69 in expected winnings, an average result. The top prize is $100,000. 36% of the total prize pool is still unclaimed, so about half the prizes remain. ScratchCheck rates this ticket 49/100 (Fair). In our rankings it sits at #32 of the 75 active games we track in Virginia, and it is 5th of the 20 active $5 games in Virginia.
Overall Odds
1 in 3.83
Exp. Value
$0.69
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$100,000
Top Prizes Left
2
Prizes Remaining
36%
ValueScore™
49 / 100
Fair
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.69→
AVERAGE
A typical $5 ticket, ranked #32 of the 75 active games we track in Virginia.
Why
→Weak prize quality: relatively few of the bigger top and mid-tier prizes are still unclaimed.
- At $0.69 back per $1, the return here is middle-of-the-road for this price point.
- This game is partway played through, with a fair share of prizes remaining.
Current Prize Odds
ScratchCheck estimate$100,000
2 of 6 left
launch odds 1 in 1.2M
now ~1 in 1.2M
$2,000
12 of 25 left
launch odds 1 in 278K
now ~1 in 207K
$500
47 of 116 left
launch odds 1 in 60K
now ~1 in 53K
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 | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100,000 | 6 | 2 | 33% |
| $2,000 | 25 | 12 | 48% |
| $500 | 116 | 47 | 41% |
| $200 | 2,897 | 1,020 | 35% |
| $150 | 1,459 | 497 | 34% |
| $100 | 23,178 | 7,984 | 34% |
| $75 | 11,575 | 4,050 | 35% |
| $50 | 39,134 | 13,592 | 35% |
| $25 | 173,911 | 61,068 | 35% |
| $15 | 173,911 | 61,206 | 35% |
| $10 | 695,644 | 247,045 | 36% |
| $5 | 695,644 | 250,475 | 36% |
Prize Pool Analysis
Total Payout at Launch
$24,039,975
Current Prize Pool
$8,475,415
Payout Percentage
35.3%
Total Prizes Remaining
646,998
Ticket Statistics
Total Tickets Printed
6,961,025
Estimated Remaining
2,478,002
% Remaining
35.6%
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
49
VALUESCORE
Fair
49
out of 100
Expected Value
18/40
Prize Quality
8/25
Win Frequency
14/20
Inventory Health
8/15
Updated: 9/4/2026
Game Details
- State
- Virginia
- Game Number
- 2273
- Ticket Price
- $5
- Start Date
- 7/2/2025
- Payout %
- 69.1%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 9/4/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the BONUS SPIN CROSSWORD scratch-off a good buy?
BONUS SPIN CROSSWORD is a middling ticket with a ValueScore of 49/100. It is roughly average compared to other scratch-offs in Virginia. If you are looking for the best value at this price point, check the Virginia rankings page for higher-rated alternatives.
How much does BONUS SPIN CROSSWORD cost?
BONUS SPIN CROSSWORD costs $5 per ticket in Virginia. All ScratchCheck figures for this game (expected value, ValueScore, and top prize analysis) are calculated against this $5 ticket price.
What are the odds of winning the BONUS SPIN CROSSWORD scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with BONUS SPIN CROSSWORD are 1 in 3.83. This means roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for BONUS SPIN CROSSWORD?
The top prize for BONUS SPIN CROSSWORD is $100,000. As of our latest update, 2 top prizes remain unclaimed.
What are the prizes for BONUS SPIN CROSSWORD?
BONUS SPIN CROSSWORD offers 12 distinct prize levels: $100,000 (6 total), $2,000 (25 total), $500 (116 total), $200 (2,897 total), $150 (1,459 total), $100 (23,178 total), $75 (11,575 total), $50 (39,134 total), $25 (173,911 total), $15 (173,911 total), $10 (695,644 total), and $5 (695,644 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 BONUS SPIN CROSSWORD?
Based on our latest data, 36% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 646,998 out of 1,817,500 total). The game is winding down. A significant portion of prizes have already been claimed.
How is BONUS SPIN CROSSWORD rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates BONUS SPIN CROSSWORD at 49 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 BONUS SPIN CROSSWORD released?
BONUS SPIN CROSSWORD was released by the Virginia Lottery on July 2, 2025. It has been on sale for over a year, so checking the remaining prize counts is important before buying.
How often is BONUS SPIN CROSSWORD data updated on ScratchCheck?
BONUS SPIN CROSSWORD data comes directly from the official Virginia Lottery and is refreshed daily, so the odds and remaining prize counts you see match the lottery's latest published figures.