Florida LotteryScratch-OffsOverall Odds

The top remaining scratch off prizes in Florida, ranked from largest to smallest top prize, are as follows. For a complete list of remaining prizes for all games, visit our Florida Lottery Remaining Prizes page.

Overall Odds refer to the odds of winning ANY prize, including free tickets and breakeven prizes. Many players mistakenly believe buying just one more ticket than the Overall Odds will guarantee a winner.

For example, if the Overall Odds of winning are 1 in 3.5, that does not mean that if you purchased four tickets that one of them is a guaranteed win. The Overall Odds are the odds of winning any prize, on average, over the course of the entire game.

You can find the Overall Odds on the back of your scratch off ticket. Smart players will instead use the REAL Odds™️ of scratch games, which is similar to Overall Odds; however, all breakeven prizes are stripped out to show the real odds of winning prizes greater than the cost of the ticket.

It’s important to remember the lottery is ultimately a game of chance where winning takes a combination of planning and luck. There are NO sure wins when playing the lottery. However, playing with a plan can improve your chances of bringing home a prize. We recommend players:

1. Develop a Plan – Decide on a specific prize you want to aim for today. That amount can be different each time you play, but have a plan. Don’t be the player that wants to “win anything”. Remember that the smaller your prize goal, the better the odds. Winning a $100 prize is much easier than trying to bring home a $10,000 prize.
2. Set a Budget – A budget will help determine the ticket prices to play and how many tickets you can afford.
3. Play the Best Odds – Once you have a target prize in mind (maybe $1,000) and a budget (say $20), you can focus in on which game has the BEST odds of winning today.

We get asked this question a lot, especially during media interviews. Players that ask this question often and referring to which game has the best Overall Odds. And that is because most people have only heard of Overall Odds and don’t realize prize level data exists. In reality, the “BEST” game to play is going to be different for each player.

Each player has a different prize amount they would be doing cartwheels if they won as well as a budget they can afford. Smart players target the smallest prize amount that will make a difference to them as the odds will be much better than always trying to hit a grand prize.

Players have different meanings when they ask which scratch off wins the most. Let’s breakdown some common interpretations:

Overall Odds – The best overall odds suggest a game will have more frequent “wins.” However, these games usually packed with free tickets or breakeven prizes. Players may see wins more often, but those wins are usually just be winning their money back or a free ticket.

Prize Payout – A higher the Prize Payout means that a greater percentage of ticket sales is paid back to players as prizes. Usually, games with higher ticket prizes offer more substantial prize payouts than cheaper games.

PRO TIP – Players should focus on prizes they want to win and use available data to gain an edge. Knowing when the odds to win have significantly improved, players can better decide when to make their purchases.

In Florida, scratch-off prizes must be claimed within 60 days after the end of the game. Specific game end dates can be found on the Florida Lottery’s website.

By Mail – You can claim any winnings up to $250,000 by mail. The envelope in which a ticket is mailed must be postmarked on or before the 60th day after the official end of the Scratch-Off.

IMPORTANT NOTE – U.S. Postal Service regulations include various restrictions on mailing Lottery tickets. The risk of mailing tickets remains with the player and will not be assumed by the Florida Lottery.

Retailer – Prizes of $599 or less can be claimed at any authorized Florida Lottery retailer.

Florida Lottery District Office – Prizes up to $1,000,000 and that don’t offer an annual payment option can be claimed via walk-in or appointment at any FL Lottery District Office.

Lottery Headquarters – Prizes greater than $1,000,000 and any prize with an annual payment option must be claimed at the Florida Lottery Headquarters.

New scratch games released in the last 30 days are highlighted with a “NEW GAME!” tag on all our scratch off rankings.

PRO TIP – Some lottery players believe new scratch off games will pay out more hits than older games. While new games may appear to be hitting more often, these games tend to being sell more tickets because they are a new, flashy game. This higher volume of ticket sales will naturally result in more winners.

We always answer this question – “Best odds to win what?”

The best odds to win will vary depending on your specific play objectives. Are you aiming to win just enough for a special night out, or are you seeking the kind of money to quit your job? Each lottery game, scratch-offs or draw games, feature different prize odds, making some more favorable for different prizes hits.

At LottoEdge, we understand every player comes with their own goals and playing styles. This is why we offer over 20 scratch-off game rankings and price filters to assist you in finding your best odds of winning. We also provide draw game odds for all your favorite Florida Lottery games.

The number of tickets on a roll of scratch-offs can vary depending on the game and ticket price. Generally, rolls will contain anywhere from 20 to 300 tickets, with the total cost of the roll ranging from $300 to $600.

For the most up-to-date information, consult your local FL Lottery retailer.