Georgia LotteryScratchersOverall Odds

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

Overall Odds refer to the odds of winning ANY prize, including breakeven prizes. 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 winner. The Overall Odds are the odds of winning any prize, on average, over the course of the entire game.

The Overall Odds are generally found on the back of a scratch off ticket. Players may also check the REAL Odds™️, a LottoEdge exclusive, which is similar to Overall Odds, but exclude breakeven prizes, offering a better gauge of winning prizes worth more than the ticket itself.

Winning the lottery is a game of chance that requires a mix of planning and luck. Players can improve their chances of winning by:

1. Planning Ahead – Decide ahead of time what your prize goal is today. Don’t be a player that wants to “win anything”. Define your and remember the smaller the prize goal, the better the odds.
2. Setting a Budget – Determine how much you can afford to spend on tickets as that will help determine the ticket price you can play and how many tickets you can afford.
3. Playing the Best Odds – Focus on playing the games with the best odds for the prizes you want and the tickets in your budget.

Players ask us this question often and usually are referring to which game has the best Overall Odds. Overall Odds are the best odds to win any prize, including breakeven prizes. They ask this because they don’t realize prize level data is available or that some games offer better odds than others. The “BEST” game to play is going to vary player to player.

We know that each player has a different prize they would be thrilled winning as well as a ticket budget they can afford. Smart players will target the smallest prize that would make a meaningful impact as the smaller the prize, the better the odds.

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

Overall Odds – The best overall odds will refer to which game has the most “wins”. However, these games often are packed with small, breakeven prizes. Players may see more wins, but often they will just be winning their money back.

Prize Payout – Games with a higher Prize Payout will have more of ticket sales are paid out as prizes to players. Higher priced games often payout a greater percent of ticket sales as prize money than the less expensive games.

PRO TIP – Players should focus on prizes they aim to win and use available information to their advantage. By determining when the odds of winning have significantly improved, players can better time their purchases for increased chances of success.

In Georgia, scratcher prizes must be claimed within 90 days of the game’s expired date. Visit the GA Lottery’s website for official scratcher game end dates.

Prizes $600 or less – Players can claim these prizes at any Georgia Lottery retailer, Georgia Lottery office or by mail. As a security measure, many retailers do not keep large amounts of cash on-hand, so they may pay you with cash, a money order, or a combination of cash and money order.  

Prizes over $600 – Player may claim these prizes at Georgia Lottery Headquarters or any Georgia Lottery district office or by mail.

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

PRO TIP – Many players think that new scratch games have more winners than older games. The truth is, new game releases sell more tickets as they are the new, flashy game in town. This initial boost in ticket sales will naturally result in more winners until sales level out.

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

The best odds to win largely depend on your specific playing goals. Are you playing for just enough to enjoy a weekend getaway or perhaps enough to buy a brand new sports car? Each lottery game, whether it’s a scratch-off or draw game, offers different prize odds, which makes some games more favorable to winning certain prizes.

At LottoEdge we understand that every player has unique objectives and playing styles. To cater to these differences, we provide over 20 scratcher game rankings and offer various price filters to help you identify which scratch games have the best odds. Additionally, we also offer draw game odds for all your favorite GA Lottery games.

The number of tickets on a roll of scratchers typically varies based on the ticket price. Rolls can have anywhere from 20 to 300 tickets, with the the total cost of the roll ranging from $300 to $600.

For the most accurate information, check with your local lottery retailer.