LIVE RANKINGSUpdated June 17, 2026 at 2:58 AM EDT

Best scratch tickets in every state

Every active scratcher, ranked by the value left in it right now, based on prizes still unclaimed, not the printed odds. We re-rank when the lottery posts new claims.

What's your budget?

200 of 200 games

How we rank scratchers

Printed odds are set on day one and never change, but value does. As tickets sell and prizes get claimed, some games quietly become great buys and others become duds. We recompute each game's expected value from the prizes still in the field and rank the whole state, every day.

Full methodology →
What is the best scratch ticket in your state?

Right now it's the top-ranked game on this board. Rankings shift as prizes get claimed, so check the live list above rather than a static article.

What does EV mean?

Expected value: the long-run cents returned per dollar spent, computed from prizes still unclaimed. An 80% EV game returns $0.80 per $1 on average. Higher is better.

How fresh is this data?

We re-pull each state lottery's claimed-prize feed several times a day and re-rank every game immediately.

Scratchstats is independent analysis, not gambling advice. Every scratcher has negative expected value. Play for fun, with money you can afford to lose. 21+. Problem gambling help: 1-800-GAMBLER.