BIG CHEESE CROSSWORD is a $3 scratch-off lottery ticket from the Wisconsin Lottery. The Wisconsin Lottery publishes overall odds of 1 in 3.50. Averaged across the remaining prize pool, each $1 buys about $0.61 in expected winnings, a below-average result. The top prize is $30,000. By our count most prizes are still available, with 67% of all prizes unclaimed. ScratchCheck rates this ticket 44/100 (Fair). In our rankings it sits at #20 of the 67 active games we track in Wisconsin, and it is 2nd among the 8 $3 games Wisconsin sells.
Overall Odds
1 in 3.50
Exp. Value
$0.61
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$30,000
Top Prizes Left
2
Prizes Remaining
67%
ValueScore™
44 / 100
Fair
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.61→
AVERAGE
At 20th out of 67 Wisconsin scratch-offs, it neither stands out nor falls behind.
Why
→The return of $0.61 per dollar runs below what similar tickets pay.
- The larger prizes are well stocked, with plenty of top and mid-tier winners still out there.
- Frequent winners: roughly a 29% shot at a prize on each ticket (1 in 3.50), ahead of most games.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | 1 in 720,000 | 3 | 2 | 67% |
| $1,000 | 1 in 480,000 | 3 | Not reported | - |
| $150 | 1 in 12,000 | 120 | Not reported | - |
| $100 | 1 in 7,500 | 192 | Not reported | - |
| $60 | 1 in 3,000 | 480 | Not reported | - |
| $50 | 1 in 931 | 1,548 | Not reported | - |
| $30 | 1 in 100 | 14,400 | Not reported | - |
| $20 | 1 in 100 | 14,400 | Not reported | - |
| $15 | 1 in 151 | 9,600 | Not reported | - |
| $10 | 1 in 76 | 19,200 | Not reported | - |
| $9 | 1 in 51 | 28,800 | Not reported | - |
| $5 | 1 in 14 | 110,400 | Not reported | - |
| $3 | 1 in 7 | 216,000 | Not reported | - |
“Not reported” = the lottery publishes remaining-prize counts for its top prizes only.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
44
VALUESCORE
Fair
44
out of 100
Expected Value
13/40
Prize Quality
17/25
Win Frequency
15/20
Inventory Health
12/15
Updated: 9/4/2026
Game Details
- State
- Wisconsin
- Game Number
- 2775
- Ticket Price
- $3
- Start Date
- 7/10/2026
- Payout %
- 61.2%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 9/4/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the BIG CHEESE CROSSWORD scratch-off a good buy?
BIG CHEESE CROSSWORD is a middling ticket with a ValueScore of 44/100. 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 BIG CHEESE CROSSWORD cost?
BIG CHEESE 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 BIG CHEESE CROSSWORD scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with BIG CHEESE 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 BIG CHEESE CROSSWORD?
The top prize for BIG CHEESE CROSSWORD is $30,000. As of our latest update, 2 top prizes remain unclaimed.
What are the prizes for BIG CHEESE CROSSWORD?
BIG CHEESE CROSSWORD offers 13 distinct prize levels: $30,000 (3 total), $1,000 (3 total), $150 (120 total), $100 (192 total), $60 (480 total), $50 (1,548 total), $30 (14,400 total), $20 (14,400 total), $15 (9,600 total), $10 (19,200 total), $9 (28,800 total), $5 (110,400 total), and $3 (216,000 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 BIG CHEESE CROSSWORD?
Based on our latest data, 67% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 2 out of 3 total). Roughly half the prizes remain, which is typical for an active game.
How is BIG CHEESE CROSSWORD rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates BIG CHEESE CROSSWORD at 44 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 BIG CHEESE CROSSWORD released?
BIG CHEESE CROSSWORD was released by the Wisconsin Lottery on July 10, 2026. It has been on sale for about 2 months.
How often is BIG CHEESE CROSSWORD data updated on ScratchCheck?
BIG CHEESE 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.