Pennsylvania · Highest Prize Payout
Last updated November 7, 2026
$1,000,000 a Year for Life ($50) leads Pennsylvania with a 82.0% prize payout rate. Payout percentage measures how much of each dollar spent is returned as prizes across all winners.
| Rank | Game | Price | Payout % | Top Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  $1,000,000 a Year for Life | $50 | 82.0% | $14,500,000 |
| 2 |  Festive $5,000 | $50 | 80.4% | $5,000 |
| 3 |  $5,000,000 Lion’s Share | $50 | 80.1% | $5,000,000 |
| 4 |  Ca$h Money | $50 | 80.1% | $4,000,000 |
| 5 |  Million Dollar Win It All | $50 | 80.1% | $1,000,000 |
| 6 |  $500 Blowout | $20 | 80.0% | $500 |
| 7 |  $160 Million Cash Blowout | $30 | 79.5% | $3,000,000 |
| 8 |  $120,000,000 Payout | $30 | 79.3% | $2,500,000 |
| 9 |  Let it Snow | $30 | 79.3% | $1,000,000 |
| 10 |  Triple Red 777 | $30 | 79.3% | $1,000,000 |
| 11 |  $1,500,000 Super Star | $30 | 79.2% | $1,500,000 |
| 12 |  GAME SHOW EXPERIENCE | $30 | 79.2% | $1,000,000 |
| 13 |  Snake, Rattle and Roll | $20 | 78.4% | $1,000,000 |
| 14 |  $250 Blowout | $10 | 78.4% | $250 |
| 15 |  Merry & Bright | $20 | 78.4% | $500,000 |
| 16 |  THE GAME OF LIFE | $20 | 78.3% | $1,000,000 |
| 17 |  $500,000 a Year for Life | $20 | 77.8% | $7,250,000 |
| 18 |  3s a Charm | $30 | 77.6% | $3,000,000 |
| 19 |  $3 Million Mega Moolah Multiplier | $30 | 77.6% | $3,000,000 |
| 20 |  Mega Bucks | $30 | 77.5% | $3,000,000 |
| 21 |  The Hunt for $3,000,000 | $30 | 77.5% | $3,000,000 |
| 22 |  Cash Spectacular | $30 | 77.5% | $1,500,000 |
| 23 |  Code Word Crossword* | $10 | 76.9% | $500,000 |
| 24 |  North Pole Payout | $10 | 76.9% | $350,000 |
| 25 |  VIP Bonus Cash | $10 | 76.9% | $750,000 |
| 26 |  Candy-Coated Ca$h | $10 | 76.9% | $500,000 |
| 27 |  $20,000 a Month for Life | $10 | 76.8% | $3,200,000 |
| 28 |  Ruby Rich3s | $10 | 76.8% | $300,000 |
| 29 |  Win Win Win | $10 | 76.8% | $1,000,000 |
| 30 |  THE WIZARD OF OZ™ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL OZ | $10 | 76.8% | $400,000 |
| 31 |  Millionaire Loading | $20 | 75.5% | $1,000,000 |
| 32 |  $100 Blowout | $5 | 75.1% | $100 |
| 33 |  THE WIZARD OF OZ™ YELLOW BRICK ROAD | $5 | 74.5% | $200,000 |
| 34 |  Money Box Bingo | $5 | 74.5% | $200,000 |
| 35 |  Crossword Deluxe | $5 | 74.5% | $250,000 |
| 36 |  PHILADELPHIA 76ERS | $5 | 74.5% | $250,000 |
| 37 |  Wild Side | $5 | 74.5% | $150,000 |
| 38 |  Big Bonus Triple Play | $5 | 74.5% | $130,000 |
| 39 |  Fat Stacks | $5 | 74.5% | $250,000 |
| 40 |  Fever Doubler | $5 | 74.5% | $250,000 |
| 41 |  GUS® | $5 | 74.5% | $100,000 |
| 42 |  $10,000 a Month for Life | $5 | 73.9% | $1,600,000 |
| 43 |  Fast $1,000 | $10 | 73.7% | $100,000 |
| 44 |  GAME OF THRONES™ | $10 | 73.6% | $500,000 |
| 45 |  Six Figures | $10 | 73.5% | $600,000 |
| 46 |  Lady Luck | $10 | 73.5% | $500,000 |
| 47 |  Extreme Green | $10 | 73.5% | $500,000 |
| 48 |  JURASSIC PARK | $10 | 73.5% | $500,000 |
| 49 |  Lucky 13 | $5 | 71.6% | $200,000 |
| 50 |  Goat Load of Cash Crossword | $5 | 71.5% | $200,000 |
| 51 |  Keys and Cash | $5 | 71.3% | $100,000 |
| 52 |  MONOPOLY SECRET VAULT | $5 | 71.3% | $200,000 |
| 53 |  Ghostbusters™ | $2 | 70.5% | $10,000 |
| 54 |  Super 7s | $2 | 70.5% | $17,000 |
| 55 |  Lights, Camera, Crossword | $3 | 70.5% | $30,000 |
| 56 |  $20 Frenzy | $2 | 70.5% | $2,000 |
| 57 |  Winner Winner Chicken Dinner | $2 | 70.5% | $25,000 |
| 58 |  Jingle All the Way | $3 | 70.5% | $25,000 |
| 59 |  Money Rush | $2 | 70.4% | $5,000 |
| 60 |  Crossword Extra | $3 | 66.3% | $50,000 |
| 61 |  Bonus Ball Bingo | $3 | 66.3% | $50,000 |
| 62 |  5 Star Wins | $1 | 65.6% | $5,000 |
| 63 |  A Latte Money | $1 | 65.6% | $10,000 |
| 64 |  Cash Grab | $1 | 65.6% | $1,000 |
| 65 |  THE WIZARD OF OZ™ GLINDA THE GOOD WITCH | $1 | 65.6% | $5,000 |
| 66 |  Bright Buck$ | $1 | 65.6% | $2,500 |
| 67 |  Santa is Coming | $1 | 65.6% | $2,500 |
| 68 |  GOLD FISH® | $1 | 65.6% | $2,500 |
| 69 |  $500 a Week for Life | $1 | 65.0% | $350,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Highest Prize Payout ranking measure?
Prize Payout is the share of every ticket-sale dollar the state returns as prizes, across all tiers. A higher payout percentage means more of the money goes back to players. State lotteries typically keep 25 to 40%; payouts above 70% are unusually generous.
Which Pennsylvania scratch-off is currently #1 for highest prize payout?
The $1,000,000 a Year for Life ($50) currently ranks first with overall odds of 1 in 3.74 (ValueScore 72 of 100). Prize payout is 82.0%. Rankings update automatically as prize counts change, so the top pick can move. Open the game page for the full prize-tier breakdown and remaining counts.
How often does this ranking update?
Game data for Pennsylvania is refreshed from official sources on a daily schedule. Whenever remaining-prize counts change, ValueScore and every dependent ranking are recomputed automatically. The "updated daily" stamp on the page reflects the most recent successful update.
How should I pick between the top few games in Pennsylvania?
Rankings are a starting point, not a verdict. Two tickets that sit next to each other often differ on a dimension the headline metric ignores: price, top-prize size, or remaining inventory. Use the Budget & Goal Optimizer or the side-by-side Compare tool to weigh Breakeven probability, Jackpot Chase value, or published EV against your actual spend and goal.
Are these values official or estimated?
ScratchCheck uses official published odds and prize counts wherever the state makes them available. A small number of states publish only limited prize breakdowns; for those games ScratchCheck estimates Expected Value and related metrics from industry price-point averages and flags them with an "~Est." tag next to the number. Official figures always take precedence.