Arizona LotteryScratchersOverall Odds

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

Overall Odds refer to the chance of winning ANY prize, including breakeven prizes. For example, if the Overall Odds of winning are 1 in 3.6, this doesn’t imply that purchasing four tickets does not mean that if you purchased four tickets guarantees a win. Instead, the Overall Odds represent the average likelihood of winning any prize throughout the entire game.

You can find the Overall Odds on the back of your scratcher ticket. Additionally, lottery players often check the REAL Odds™️ of scratcher games, which are similar to Overall Odds but exclude all breakeven prizes to reflect the true odds of winning prizes that are greater than the ticket’s cost.

It’s crucial to remember the lottery is fundamentally a game of chance, where winning requires both planning and luck. Playing with a plan can improve your chances of hitting a prize. Here are our Pro recommendations for players:

1. Have a Plan – Determine which prizes you are targeting today. Avoid being the player that simply wants to “win anything”. It’s important to have a specific prize goal in mind, and keep in mind that the smaller your prize goal, the better the odds. Winning $500 is much easier than trying to bring home a massive $1 million top prize.
2. Set a Budget – Establishing a budget can help you decide the price point to play and how many tickets you can afford to purchase. This ensures that you play responsibly.
3. Play the Best Odds – Having a target prize (e.g. $500) and a budget (e.g. $30) in mind, focus on choosing games that offer the best odds of winning today.

Players frequently ask which game has the best Overall Odds. Often, they are unaware that prize level data is available. The “BEST” game to play varies from player to player and depends on individual preferences and circumstances.

Each player has a different prize amount they would be excited to win, as well as a budget they can comfortable spend on tickets. Smart players will aim for the smallest prize that can still make a meaningful impact, as the odds of winning these smaller prizes are significantly better than those for hitting a grand prize.

Players differ on what they mean when they ask which scratcher wins the most. Let’s break down some common meanings:

Overall Odds – Games with the best overall odds will have the most “wins”. However, these games often are loaded with smaller, breakeven prizes. As a result, while players may experience more frequent “wins”, many of those wins will merely be winning their money back.

Prize Payout – A higher Prize Payout means a larger portion of ticket sales is awarded as prizes to players. Usually, higher-priced games will offer a better prize payout than less expensive games.

PRO TIP – Players should focus on the prizes they want to win and utilize available information to play strategically. By recognizing when the odds to win have greatly improved or by leveraging estimates of ticket sales, players can better time their purchases and enhance their chances of success.

Scratcher prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the game end date. The specific end date can be found on the Arizona Lottery’s website.

By Mail – You can claim winnings by mail but any claim of $600 or more must include a completed Winners Claim Form.

Retailer – Arizona Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $100 and may redeem prizes up to $599.

Arizona Lottery Office – Prizes of $600 or more may be claimed at an Arizona Lottery Office.

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

PRO TIP – Many scratcher players believe that the newest scratch off games are “hot” and have a higher chance of winning compared to older games. In reality, new game releases typically sell more tickets simply because they are the latest option available. The initial surge in ticket sales naturally results in a higher number of winners, but it doesn’t necessarily mean that the game wins more often.

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

The best odds to win will differ based on your specific play objectives. Are you aiming for enough to splurge on a date night or are you looking for some serious sports car kind of cash? Each lottery game – be it scratch or draw – comes with varying prize odds, making some games better suited for winning different types of prizes.

At LottoEdge we understand that each player has unique goals and playing styles. That’s why we offer over 20 scratcher game rankings and price filters, helping you discover which scratch game has the best odds for your needs. Additionally, we provide draw game odds comparisons for all your favorite Arizona Lottery games.

The number of tickets on a roll of scratchers can vary significantly based on the game and price of the ticket. Generally, a roll can contain anywhere from 20 to 300 tickets and the total cost of the roll may range from $300 to $600.

For exact details, consult your local lottery retailer.