At $20 a ticket, DEEP BLUE CROSSWORD comes from the Wisconsin Lottery. Its published overall odds are 1 in 3.20. Its current expected value works out to $0.72 on the dollar, an average return. The top prize is $200,000. By our count most prizes are still available, with 100% of all prizes unclaimed. Its ValueScore is 70/100 (Good). Against the rest of the state it is 2nd of 67 in Wisconsin, putting it in the state's top three. At its own price point it is the strongest of Wisconsin's 9 $20 tickets.
Overall Odds
1 in 3.20
Exp. Value
$0.72
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$200,000
Top Prizes Left
2
Prizes Remaining
100%
ValueScore™
70 / 100
Good
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.72↑
ABOVE AVERAGE
A solid pick: 2nd of 67 in Wisconsin, putting it in the state's top three, and first of the 9 active $20 games in Wisconsin.
Why
↑The bigger prize tiers here have plenty left to win.
- Healthy inventory: a large share of this game's prizes are still unclaimed.
- Winning tickets come up at a 31% clip (1 in 3.20), above the norm.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | 1 in 372,000 | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| $25,000 | 1 in 248,000 | 3 | Not reported | - |
| $1,000 | 1 in 74,400 | 10 | Not reported | - |
| $500 | 1 in 6,000 | 124 | Not reported | - |
| $250 | 1 in 256 | 2,914 | Not reported | - |
| $100 | 1 in 24 | 31,451 | Not reported | - |
| $80 | 1 in 76 | 9,858 | Not reported | - |
| $60 | 1 in 98 | 7,657 | Not reported | - |
| $50 | 1 in 59 | 12,617 | Not reported | - |
| $40 | 1 in 20 | 37,975 | Not reported | - |
| $30 | 1 in 16 | 46,903 | Not reported | - |
| $20 | 1 in 9 | 89,280 | Not reported | - |
“Not reported” = the lottery publishes remaining-prize counts for its top prizes only.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
70
VALUESCORE
Good
70
out of 100
Expected Value
33/40
Prize Quality
25/25
Win Frequency
17/20
Inventory Health
15/15
Updated: 9/4/2026
Game Details
- State
- Wisconsin
- Game Number
- 2789
- Ticket Price
- $20
- Start Date
- 8/21/2026
- Payout %
- 72.4%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 9/4/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the DEEP BLUE CROSSWORD scratch-off a good buy?
DEEP BLUE CROSSWORD is a solid choice. Its ValueScore of 70/100 is above average, indicating good expected value and a healthy prize pool. It performs better than most $20 tickets in Wisconsin.
How much does DEEP BLUE CROSSWORD cost?
DEEP BLUE CROSSWORD costs $20 per ticket in Wisconsin. All ScratchCheck figures for this game (expected value, ValueScore, and top prize analysis) are calculated against this $20 ticket price.
What are the odds of winning the DEEP BLUE CROSSWORD scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with DEEP BLUE CROSSWORD are 1 in 3.20. This means roughly 1 in every 3 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for DEEP BLUE CROSSWORD?
The top prize for DEEP BLUE CROSSWORD is $200,000. As of our latest update, 2 top prizes remain unclaimed.
What are the prizes for DEEP BLUE CROSSWORD?
DEEP BLUE CROSSWORD offers 12 distinct prize levels: $200,000 (2 total), $25,000 (3 total), $1,000 (10 total), $500 (124 total), $250 (2,914 total), $100 (31,451 total), $80 (9,858 total), $60 (7,657 total), $50 (12,617 total), $40 (37,975 total), $30 (46,903 total), and $20 (89,280 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 DEEP BLUE CROSSWORD?
Based on our latest data, 100% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 2 out of 2 total). The game is early in its run, with most prizes still on the market.
How is DEEP BLUE CROSSWORD rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates DEEP BLUE CROSSWORD at 70 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 DEEP BLUE CROSSWORD released?
DEEP BLUE CROSSWORD was released by the Wisconsin Lottery on August 21, 2026. This is a newly released game, so the full prize pool is effectively intact.
How often is DEEP BLUE CROSSWORD data updated on ScratchCheck?
DEEP BLUE 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.