New Jersey LotteryScratch-OffsOverall Odds

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

Overall Odds on a scratch-off reflect the odds of winning ANY prize, including breakeven prizes and free tickets. Often misunderstood, having Overall Odds such as 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.

You can find the Overall Odds on the back of your scratch off ticket. We encourage players to also check the REAL Odds™️ of scratch games, which are similar to Overall Odds. However, with REAL Odds™️, we remove all breakeven prizes to show the true odds of winning prizes greater than the cost of the ticket.

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

1. Planning Ahead – Define your prize goals and remember smaller prizes have better odds.
2. Set a Budget – Determine how much you can afford to spend on tickets and stick to your budget.
3. Play Games with the Best Odds – Focus on games that align with your prize goals and budget. Knowing which games has the best odds can help improve your chances instead of merely guessing.

Players often ask this question often and often are referring to the game with the best Overall Odds. That is because they don’t realize prize level odds data is available. The “BEST” game to play is going to vary player to player and is based on their prize goals.

When players ask which scratch-off ticket wins the most, they can mean different things. Let’s explore a few common interpretations:

Overall Odds – The best overall odds indicate more frequent wins. However, these games often feature numerous smaller, breakeven prizes. Players might experience more frequent wins, but these wins often just return their initial purchase price or a free ticket.

Prize Payout – A higher Prize Payout means a greater percentage of ticket sales are returned to players as prizes. Typically, more expensive games offer larger prize payouts compared to less costly games.

PRO TIP – Players should target the prizes they aim to win and leverage available information to gain an advantage. By recognizing when the odds of winning improve significantly, players can better time their purchases.

In New Jersey, scratch off prizes expire one year after the announced end of the game. For a specific scratch game’s end date, visit the NJ Lottery’s website.

Prizes under $600 – Scratch prizes of $599.99 and under can be claimed instantly at any NJ lottery retailer.

Prizes of $600 and Up – Prizes of $600 and up can be claimed by mail or at a New Jersey Lottery Claim Center.

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

PRO TIP – Many scratch off players believe the newest scratch off games are “hot” because they hear of lots of winners when a game is released. In reality, new game releases have more tickets than older games because they are the newest, flashiest game. This initial boost of ticket sales, you will naturally result in more winners.

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

The best odds to win depend greatly on your own playing goals. Are you playing to win enough to pay for a vacation, or are you aspiring to hit enough to retire? Each lottery game, scratch or draw games, has different prize odds, making some games more likely to hit the prizes you are chasing.

We understand that each player has their own goals and playing style. That’s why we provide over 20 detailed scratch game rankings to help you find which games have the best odds for the prizes you want! We also provide New Jersey lottery draw game odds for all your favorite lotto games.

The number of tickets on a roll of scratch-offs will vary depending on the game’s ticket price. Typically, a roll will have anywhere from 20 to 300 tickets, with the total cost for the roll ranging between $300 and $600.

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, consult your local NJ Lottery retailer.