How much is the most expensive scratch-off ticket?
While scratch-off tickets won’t offer the biggest bucks like the Mega Millions or Powerball top prizes, there are still some huge prizes to win with a scratch-off lottery ticket.
Every state lottery will differ in terms of the most expensive scratch-off ticket offered, it is possible to see a scratcher that costs a Benjamin. Yep, you may find the most expensive scratch ticket costs $100 the next time you search for a lottery ticket to scratch. That $100 price tag comes with the potential to win big—over $1 million big.
Many states also offer scratch-off tickets that run $50 for their most expensive scratch-off tickets. Prizes for these $50 tickets also can exceed $1 million for the top prize.
Where can you get scratch-off tickets?
Scratch-off tickets are available at any lottery retailer along with tickets for draw games like Powerball, Mega Millions and local games. The Jackpocket lottery app offers draw games for many states, and scratch-off tickets are currently available in Texas and Colorado (with more states coming soon!)
Before you look for the most expensive scratch-off ticket in your state, we recommend doing a little homework.
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Visit your state’s lottery website to see what scratch-off games are available.
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Your state’s lottery website will tell you the cost of tickets so you can review all price points.
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Consider your budget for lottery tickets and decide how much you want to spend on scratch-off tickets.
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Study the prize structure, ways to win, and what prizes are still available for the scratch-off ticket you’re considering.
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Visit a lottery retailer to get your tickets. If you’re in Colorado, Texas, Oregon, or Ohio you can order your tickets online with the Jackpocket app.
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Whichever lottery game you choose, have fun!
Which scratch-off tickets have the best odds?
There is no guarantee that any scratch-off ticket will be a winner. Reviewing the odds of winning, either on the ticket or on your state’s lottery website (Google “your state” + “lottery website” to find it!) is the best way to determine what scratch-off ticket you want to get.
The odds of winning will vary based on the number of scratch-off tickets created for a particular game and the number of available prizes. They will likely be high, but nowhere near the 1 in 292 million of winning the Powerball. That’s the main difference between scratchers and draw games: the odds of winning the top prize are typically lower than those multi-state lottery games like Mega Millions.
What is the most someone has won on a scratch game?
The highest-paying scratch game to date was a whopping $25 million when ordering a $50 scratch-off ticket. The anonymous individual who claimed their winnings through a trust in Massachusetts won the Massachusetts State Lottery's $50 "Billion Dollar Extravaganza" instant game in 2023. This is proof that the most expensive scratch-off ticket in your state just might turn you into your state’s next millionaire.
FAQs
What states offer $100 scratch-off tickets?
Texas was the first state to offer $100 scratch-off tickets. This is the most expensive scratch-off ticket ever offered anywhere. We imagine if this goes over well, other states might follow suit (Oklahoma already has) as it will help them raise money for projects in their state. A portion of proceeds from every lottery ticket sold go to state-funded programs such as public education, veterans services, the environment and other important causes.
The most expensive scratch ticket in most states is $50.
How long do I have to claim my scratch-off prize?
It depends. See your state’s lottery website for more information or Google “how long to claim scratcher prize” + “your state.”
Can anyone win the top prize in a scratcher ticket?
Yes, anyone can win as long as the number of available prizes hasn’t been given out already. For each scratcher game, there is a specific number of prizes available. To see what prizes are still available for a scratcher you are considering getting, visit your state’s lottery website. They will detail what prizes are available for all current scratch games.
Is it better to get lottery tickets online or in store?
You have the same odds of winning no matter where you get your lottery ticket. Ordering tickets online is super convenient, since you can order your tickets from your phone or computer whenever you want. It doesn’t mean the odds of winning are better or worse than getting your tickets in person at the store. The odds of winning are the same for each game, whether you get the most expensive scratch-off ticket in person at a lottery retailer or order your Powerball tickets online with a lottery app like Jackpocket in participating states.
Ready to try your luck? Download the Jackpocket app today or order online.
