AMERICAN CROSSWORD is a $3 scratch-off lottery ticket from the Wisconsin Lottery. It has overall odds of 1 in 3.50, meaning roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize. The expected value is $0.61 per $1 spent, which is a below-average return compared to other scratch-offs. The top prize is $30,000. About half the prizes remain (33% remaining). ScratchCheck rates this ticket 41/100 (Fair) based on expected value, prize quality, win frequency, and inventory health.
Overall Odds
1 in 3.50
Exp. Value
$0.61
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$30,000
Top Prizes Left
1
Prizes Remaining
33%
ValueScore™
41 / 100
Fair
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.61→
AVERAGE
Middle-of-the-pack value for a ticket at this price point.
Why
→Expected value of $0.61 per $1 is below average. Less comes back per dollar than most games.
- Most of the larger top and mid-tier prizes have already been won.
- Inventory is about half depleted, but a fair number of prizes are still out there.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | 1 in 600,000 | 3 | 1 | 33% |
| $1,000 | 1 in 400,000 | 3 | Not reported | - |
| $150 | 1 in 10,000 | 120 | Not reported | - |
| $100 | 1 in 10,000 | 120 | Not reported | - |
| $60 | 1 in 1,200 | 1,000 | Not reported | - |
| $50 | 1 in 4,000 | 300 | Not reported | - |
| $30 | 1 in 100 | 12,000 | Not reported | - |
| $20 | 1 in 100 | 12,000 | Not reported | - |
| $15 | 1 in 151 | 8,000 | Not reported | - |
| $10 | 1 in 76 | 16,000 | Not reported | - |
| $9 | 1 in 51 | 24,000 | Not reported | - |
| $5 | 1 in 14 | 88,000 | Not reported | - |
| $3 | 1 in 7 | 188,000 | Not reported | - |
“Not reported” = the lottery publishes remaining-prize counts for its top prizes only.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
41
VALUESCORE
Fair
41
out of 100
Expected Value
Prize Quality
Win Frequency
Inventory Health
Updated: 7/19/2026
Game Details
- State
- Wisconsin
- Game Number
- 2761
- Ticket Price
- $3
- Start Date
- 4/17/2026
- Payout %
- 61.1%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 7/19/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the AMERICAN CROSSWORD scratch-off a good buy?
AMERICAN CROSSWORD is a middling ticket with a ValueScore of 41/100. It is roughly average compared to other scratch-offs in Wisconsin. If you are looking for the best value at this price point, check the Wisconsin rankings page for higher-rated alternatives.
How much does AMERICAN CROSSWORD cost?
AMERICAN CROSSWORD costs $3 per ticket in Wisconsin. 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 AMERICAN CROSSWORD scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with AMERICAN CROSSWORD are 1 in 3.50. This means roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for AMERICAN CROSSWORD?
The top prize for AMERICAN CROSSWORD is $30,000. As of our latest update, 1 top prize remains unclaimed.
What are the prizes for AMERICAN CROSSWORD?
AMERICAN CROSSWORD offers 13 distinct prize levels: $30,000 (3 total), $1,000 (3 total), $150 (120 total), $100 (120 total), $60 (1,000 total), $50 (300 total), $30 (12,000 total), $20 (12,000 total), $15 (8,000 total), $10 (16,000 total), $9 (24,000 total), $5 (88,000 total), and $3 (188,000 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 AMERICAN CROSSWORD?
Based on our latest data, 33% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 1 out of 3 total). The game is winding down. A significant portion of prizes have already been claimed.
How is AMERICAN CROSSWORD rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates AMERICAN CROSSWORD at 41 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 AMERICAN CROSSWORD released?
AMERICAN CROSSWORD was released by the Wisconsin Lottery on April 17, 2026. It has been on sale for about 3 months.
How often is AMERICAN CROSSWORD data updated on ScratchCheck?
AMERICAN CROSSWORD data comes directly from the official Wisconsin Lottery and is refreshed daily, so the odds and remaining prize counts you see match the lottery's latest published figures.