Lottery Valley ranks 41 of 53 active Illinois scratch-offs by odds, estimated ROI, remaining top prizes, and ticket price. Games are excluded when all top prizes are gone or Illinois has not published remaining-prize data. $1,000,000 Crossword 50X (#7665) ranks as the best overall ticket and has the best published odds of winning any prize, and Bonus Word Crossword leads tickets under $5.
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Current leaders by goal before the full top-10 table.
$1,000,000 Crossword 50X (#7665)
$25Strongest published overall odds at 1 in 2.96, although many wins may only return the ticket price.
Bonus Word Crossword
$3Strongest composite ranking among tickets under $5.
Top 10 eligible tickets by composite ranking. Updated October 4, 2026.
| Rank | Game | Price | Top Prize | Overall Odds | Profit Odds | Est. ROI | Top Prizes Left | Why It Ranks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $1,000,000 Crossword 50X (#7665) | $25 | $1M | 1 in 2.96 | — | — | 5 of 5 | Strongest balance among eligible tickets based on 100% of original top prizes remaining. |
| #2 | Snowfall Mega Multiplier | $20 | $1M | 1 in 3.11 | — | — | 3 of 3 | Ranks #2 with published overall odds of 1 in 3.11. |
| #3 | $3 Million Vault | $20 | $3M | 1 in 3.20 | — | — | 3 of 3 | Ranks #3 with published overall odds of 1 in 3.20. |
| #4 | $5,000,000 Jackpot | $30 | $5M | 1 in 3.64 | — | — | 3 of 3 | Ranks #4 with published overall odds of 1 in 3.64. |
| #5 | Treemendous Cash | $10 | $500K | 1 in 3.62 | — | — | 3 of 3 | Ranks #5 with published overall odds of 1 in 3.62. |
| #6 | Double the Luck | $20 | $3M | 1 in 3.71 | — | — | 3 of 3 | Ranks #6 with published overall odds of 1 in 3.71. |
| #7 | Bonus Word Crossword | $3 | $50K | 1 in 3.49 | — | — | 8 of 8 | Ranks #7 with published overall odds of 1 in 3.49. |
| #8 | $2,000,000 Multiplier Bonanza | $20 | $2M | 1 in 3.88 | — | — | 3 of 3 | Ranks #8 with published overall odds of 1 in 3.88. |
| #9 | Winter Winnings | $5 | $250K | 1 in 3.86 | — | — | 3 of 3 | Ranks #9 with published overall odds of 1 in 3.86. |
| #10 | In the Green | $5 | $500K | 1 in 4.24 | — | — | 3 of 3 | Ranks #10 with published overall odds of 1 in 4.24. |
Category rankings are more important than the composite score — pick the metric that matches how you want to play.
$1,000,000 Crossword 50X (#7665)
$25Strongest published overall odds at 1 in 2.96, although many wins may only return the ticket price.
Alternative: $1,000,000 Crossword 50X (#7639)
Amazing Bonus Blowout
$10Most top prizes still unclaimed (4869 of 13160).
Alternative: Big Time Blowout
One primary winner per price band, with a short compare of nearby tickets — not a full reprint of the database.
Overall odds: 1 in 3.49
Best estimated return among active $1 to $3 games on the composite ranking.
| Game | Price | Overall Odds | Est. ROI | Top Prizes Left |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonus Word Crossword | $3 | 1 in 3.49 | — | 8 |
| Reindeer Riches | $2 | 1 in 4.27 | — | 4 |
| Holiday Ca$h | $1 | 1 in 4.40 | — | 175 |
Overall odds: 1 in 3.86
Best estimated return among active $5 games on the composite ranking.
| Game | Price | Overall Odds | Est. ROI | Top Prizes Left |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Winnings | $5 | 1 in 3.86 | — | 3 |
| In the Green | $5 | 1 in 4.24 | — | 3 |
| Galaxy Blast | $5 | 1 in 3.99 | — | 3 |
Overall odds: 1 in 3.62
Best estimated return among active $10 games on the composite ranking.
| Game | Price | Overall Odds | Est. ROI | Top Prizes Left |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treemendous Cash | $10 | 1 in 3.62 | — | 3 |
| $250,000 Crossword | $10 | 1 in 3.69 | — | 15 |
| Sapphire 10s | $10 | 1 in 3.49 | — | 2 |
Overall odds: 1 in 3.11
Best estimated return among active $20 games on the composite ranking.
| Game | Price | Overall Odds | Est. ROI | Top Prizes Left |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snowfall Mega Multiplier | $20 | 1 in 3.11 | — | 3 |
| $3 Million Vault | $20 | 1 in 3.20 | — | 3 |
| Double the Luck | $20 | 1 in 3.71 | — | 3 |
Overall odds: 1 in 3.64
Best estimated return among active $30 to $50 games on the composite ranking.
| Game | Price | Overall Odds | Est. ROI | Top Prizes Left |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5,000,000 Jackpot | $30 | 1 in 3.64 | — | 3 |
| Royal Riches | $30 | 1 in 3.35 | — | 1 |
| Blowout X | $30 | 1 in 6.91 | — | 867 |
These eligible games currently compare less favorably on ranking metrics. That is not advice to avoid them forever — prize pools change as tickets are claimed.
Loose Change® Boost
$1Currently ranks #31 among eligible tickets with a lower composite score than most peers.
Blowout X
$30Currently ranks #32 among eligible tickets with a lower composite score than most peers.
Amazing Bonus Blowout
$10Currently ranks #33 among eligible tickets with a lower composite score than most peers.
Gold Rush Supreme
$10Currently ranks #34 among eligible tickets with a lower composite score than most peers.
Electric Cash
$5Currently ranks #35 among eligible tickets with a lower composite score than most peers.
Loteria™
$3Currently ranks #36 among eligible tickets with a lower composite score than most peers.
Rubies
$2Currently ranks #37 among eligible tickets with a lower composite score than most peers.
Money Rush
$5Currently ranks #38 among eligible tickets with a lower composite score than most peers.
All 41 eligible games in the current ranking.
| Rank | Game | Price | Overall Odds | Profit Odds | Est. ROI | Top Prizes Left |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $1,000,000 Crossword 50X (#7665) | $25 | 1 in 2.96 | — | — | 5 |
| #2 | Snowfall Mega Multiplier | $20 | 1 in 3.11 | — | — | 3 |
| #3 | $3 Million Vault | $20 | 1 in 3.20 | — | — | 3 |
| #4 | $5,000,000 Jackpot | $30 | 1 in 3.64 | — | — | 3 |
| #5 | Treemendous Cash | $10 | 1 in 3.62 | — | — | 3 |
| #6 | Double the Luck | $20 | 1 in 3.71 | — | — | 3 |
| #7 | Bonus Word Crossword | $3 | 1 in 3.49 | — | — | 8 |
| #8 | $2,000,000 Multiplier Bonanza | $20 | 1 in 3.88 | — | — | 3 |
| #9 | Winter Winnings | $5 | 1 in 3.86 | — | — | 3 |
| #10 | In the Green | $5 | 1 in 4.24 | — | — | 3 |
| #11 | Galaxy Blast | $5 | 1 in 3.99 | — | — | 3 |
| #12 | $250,000 Crossword | $10 | 1 in 3.69 | — | — | 15 |
| #13 | Sapphire 10s | $10 | 1 in 3.49 | — | — | 2 |
| #14 | Reindeer Riches | $2 | 1 in 4.27 | — | — | 4 |
| #15 | $100,000 Crossword | $5 | 1 in 3.93 | — | — | 9 |
| #16 | Holiday Ca$h | $1 | 1 in 4.40 | — | — | 175 |
| #17 | 50X Xtra | $10 | 1 in 3.64 | — | — | 2 |
| #18 | Royal Riches | $30 | 1 in 3.35 | — | — | 1 |
| #19 | Liquid Assets | $10 | 1 in 3.85 | — | — | 2 |
| #20 | 100X Xtra | $20 | 1 in 3.58 | — | — | 1 |
| #21 | Monopoly™ | $2 | 1 in 4.45 | — | — | 3 |
| #22 | Millionaire 7 | $10 | 1 in 3.59 | — | — | 1 |
| #23 | Big Time Blowout | $20 | 1 in 9.68 | — | — | 967 |
| #24 | 10X® Xtra | $2 | 1 in 4.45 | — | — | 3 |
| #25 | Add It Up | $2 | 1 in 4.62 | — | — | 3 |
| #26 | 7X Bingo Multiplier | $5 | 1 in 3.99 | — | — | 5 |
| #27 | Golden Casino | $10 | 1 in 3.63 | — | — | 1 |
| #28 | Money Match | $10 | 1 in 3.65 | — | — | 1 |
| #29 | Diamonds | $10 | 1 in 3.63 | — | — | 1 |
| #30 | $1,000,000 Crossword 50X (#7639) | $25 | 1 in 2.97 | — | — | 1 |
| #31 | Loose Change® Boost | $1 | 1 in 4.76 | — | — | 13 |
| #32 | Blowout X | $30 | 1 in 6.91 | — | — | 867 |
| #33 | Amazing Bonus Blowout | $10 | 1 in 9.49 | — | — | 4869 |
| #34 | Gold Rush Supreme | $10 | 1 in 3.81 | — | — | 6 |
| #35 | Electric Cash | $5 | 1 in 4.28 | — | — | 1 |
| #36 | Loteria™ | $3 | 1 in 3.85 | — | — | 1 |
| #37 | Rubies | $2 | 1 in 4.49 | — | — | 1 |
| #38 | Money Rush | $5 | 1 in 5.23 | — | — | 1 |
| #39 | Emeralds | $1 | 1 in 4.97 | — | — | 1 |
| #40 | 25X Xtra | $5 | 1 in 4.28 | — | — | 1 |
| #41 | 5X Xtra | $1 | 1 in 4.97 | — | — | 2 |
Answers about the best Illinois scratch-offs to buy, odds, price tiers, and how rankings work.
As of October 4, 2026, $1,000,000 Crossword 50X (#7665) ranks as the best overall Illinois scratch-off among 41 eligible games. Strongest balance among eligible tickets based on 100% of original top prizes remaining. It also has the best published overall odds at 1 in 2.96. These rankings do not guarantee a win or profit.
The overall leader on this page — $1,000,000 Crossword 50X (#7665) — holds the best published overall odds at 1 in 2.96. Overall odds count any prize as a win, including break-even prizes, so they do not necessarily mean the best chance of making a profit.
Amazing Bonus Blowout currently shows the most top prizes remaining (4869 of 13160). Raw remaining counts are not the same as current top-prize odds.
Winter Winnings currently leads the $5 tier.
Treemendous Cash currently leads the $10 tier.
Not automatically. Higher-priced tickets often have different prize structures and may show stronger published overall odds, but expected value and remaining top prizes vary by game. Compare odds, ROI where available, and prize availability inside each price tier.
Newer games can have more intact prize pools, but a recent launch does not guarantee better ROI or better odds than an older eligible game. Treat “best new” as its own category, not a substitute for expected value.
Eligible active games need published odds or prize-tier data. A game with a published top-prize count ranks only while at least one top prize remains. When the Illinois Lottery does not publish remaining counts, active games are ranked on those odds. Games with all top prizes claimed stay in the full scratch-off database but are excluded from rankings. Official lottery data is labeled separately from Lottery Valley calculations. See the methodology section on this page for weights and limitations.
Rankings refresh when underlying Illinois Lottery game and prize data change in Lottery Valley’s database. The date shown on this page reflects the latest game data used for the ranking, not a live feed of every claim.
No. Scratch-off games are random. Stronger comparative metrics improve how tickets compare to each other on published data; they do not identify winning tickets or guarantee a prize or profit.
Published Illinois Lottery game pages, overall odds, ticket prices, top prizes, and top-prizes-remaining figures where available.
Games must be active or ending and include enough published odds or prize-tier data to support ranking. A game with a published top-prize count ranks only while at least one top prize remains. When the Illinois Lottery does not publish remaining counts, active games are ranked on those odds. Games with all top prizes claimed stay on the full scratch-off database but are excluded from rankings. Ended and coming-soon games are listing-only as well.
When inputs are available: 45% estimated-ROI percentile, 25% profitable-prize-odds percentile, 20% top-prize-availability percentile, 10% published overall-odds percentile. Missing inputs redistribute weight across remaining metrics. Large prize means ≥$100,000.
Rankings follow this published methodology and are not changed by affiliate relationships. Data analysis by Lottery Valley; reviewed by Jacob Dymond, Founder and Editor.
Overall odds show how often any prize appears across the printed ticket pool. A prize equal to the ticket price may count as a win, so the best overall odds do not necessarily mean the best chance of making a profit.
Calculated from prize tiers where the prize amount is greater than the ticket price, when full tier odds are published.
Stored expected-return figures where available. Labeled estimated when inventory assumptions are involved.
Raw remaining counts and the share of original top prizes still available. That is top-prize availability — not the same as current top-prize odds, which require remaining ticket inventory.
Rankings cannot identify winning ticket locations or change the randomness of scratch-off games. 18+ only.
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