The Wisconsin Lottery sells AMERICAN CROSSWORD at $3 a ticket. Published overall odds: 1 in 3.50. 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. By our count most prizes have already been claimed, with 0% of all prizes unclaimed. On ScratchCheck's 0-100 ValueScore it earns a 19 (Poor). Today it stands at 55th out of 67 Wisconsin scratch-offs; among $3 tickets it is 5th of the 8 active $3 games in Wisconsin.
Overall Odds
1 in 3.50
Exp. Value
$0.61
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$30,000
Top Prizes Left
0
Prizes Remaining
0%
ValueScore™
19 / 100
Poor
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.61↓
POOR VALUE
Ranked 55th out of 67 Wisconsin scratch-offs. Better options exist, including 4 other $3 Wisconsin games ranked higher.
Why
↓Softer expected value here: only $0.61 of each $1 comes back as prizes.
- Winning tickets come up at a 29% clip (1 in 3.50), above the norm.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | 1 in 600,000 | 3 | 0 | Claimed |
| $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
19
VALUESCORE
Poor
19
out of 100
Expected Value
11/40
Prize Quality
0/25
Win Frequency
14/20
Inventory Health
0/15
Updated: 9/4/2026
Game Details
- State
- Wisconsin
- Game Number
- 2761
- Ticket Price
- $3
- Start Date
- 4/17/2026
- Payout %
- 61.1%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 9/4/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the AMERICAN CROSSWORD scratch-off a good buy?
AMERICAN CROSSWORD has a ValueScore of 19/100, which is among the lowest-rated tickets in Wisconsin. The combination of poor expected value, limited prizes, or heavily depleted inventory makes it a poor choice compared to alternatives. Check other games before buying.
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. All top prizes have already been claimed. This game no longer has a top prize available, so you may want to consider a different game.
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, 0% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 0 out of 3 total). The vast majority of prizes have been claimed. This game is close to being retired.
How is AMERICAN CROSSWORD rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates AMERICAN CROSSWORD at 19 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 5 months.
How often is AMERICAN CROSSWORD data updated on ScratchCheck?
AMERICAN CROSSWORD data is updated 2–3 times per week from official Wisconsin Lottery publications. Odds and prize amounts are official, though some prize details may be limited.