Virginia 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 Virginia Lottery Remaining Prizes page.

Overall Odds are the likelihood of winning any prize, even those equal to the ticket cost. They may appear something like “1 in 3.5”; however, that does not assure one win out of every four tickets. These odds are the average wins calculated over all tickets in the game.

The Overall Odds are typically printed on the back of scratcher tickets and the only odds players are aware. Experienced players may instead rely on REAL Odds™️, which are the odds of winning any prize greater than breakeven.

Players who ask this question often and are referring to which game has the best Overall Odds – the best odds to win any prize, including breakeven prizes. 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 what their prize goals.

Players differ on what they mean when they ask which scratcher wins the most. Are they referring to the most frequent wins or best paying? Let’s breakdown these common meanings:

Overall Odds – The best overall odds will have the most “wins”; however, these games are packed with breakeven prizes and free tickets. Players will see more frequent wins, but often they will just be winning their money back.

Prize Payout – The Prize Payout is the percent of ticket sales paid out as prize money. Typically higher priced games will payout more prize money than the less expensive games.

Scratchers expire 180 days after the end of the game.

$600 & Less – Prizes of $600 or less can be cashed at any Virginia Lottery retailer. Retailers may pay you with a check or money order. Prizes can also be claimed at a Virginia Lottery customer service center, a prize zone, or via mail.

Over $600 – Prize greater than $600 can be claimed at a Virginia Lottery customer service center or prize zone.

Scratchers released in the last 30 days are highlighted with a “NEW GAME!” tag on all our scratcher rankings.

When we hear this question, we always respond with, “Best odds to win what?”

The best odds of winning vary for each player. Would you be happy winning $500 or are you only after $1MM and up prizes? Each game, scratch and draw games, are designed with varying prize odds giving some games better odds to win certain prizes than others.

We recognize each player has a different goal which is why we offer 20+ scratcher game rankings and price filters to help you find the best odds for the prizes you want. We also have VA draw game odds for all your favorite drawing style games.

The number of tickets on a roll of scratchers will vary based on the game’s ticket price. Typically, a roll may contain anywhere from 20 to 300 tickets, with the total cost ranging from $300 to $600. To obtain the most accurate and up-to-date information, it is best to consult your local lottery retailer.