Best $20 Scratch-Off Tickets
At $20 and up, a bad pick costs real money. These games carry the biggest top prizes, but they also take the longest to sell through, which means a lot of them are still on the counter after the jackpots are gone. Check how many top prizes are left before you hand over $20. We rank every active $20 game in 36 states daily by prize value, odds, and score.
Best $20 scratchers by state
How We Rank These Games
Every game is scored using our Serious Score algorithm, which factors in current return rate, remaining prize availability, prize pool health, and ticket velocity. Games with more unclaimed top prizes and better return rates rank higher. Scores update daily as lotteries publish new prize data.
Learn more about our methodologyFrequently Asked Questions
Are $20+ scratch-off tickets a good deal?
Premium tickets offer the biggest prizes but also vary the most in value. A freshly launched $30 game with all its prizes intact is a much better buy than one nearing end-of-life. Our rankings help you identify which premium games still have strong prize pools and which ones to avoid.
Which $20 scratch-off has the best odds?
The highest-ranked $20+ game in your state is shown in the table above. At this price point, pay special attention to the remaining top prizes column. When the biggest prizes are gone, the game's value drops significantly even if smaller prizes remain.
Should I buy one $20 scratch-off or four $5 tickets?
Compare the return rates of the best $20 game vs. the best $5 game in your state. If the $20 game has a meaningfully higher rate, it's the better mathematical choice. But if the rates are similar, spreading your budget across four $5 tickets gives you more chances to win something. Use our cross-price comparison to decide.
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