Best $25 Scratch-Off Tickets
A $25 scratcher is a deliberate purchase, and the math should be too. Games at this price carry serious top prizes, and they sit on shelves long enough that two identical-looking tickets can be months apart in how much prize money is left. We rank every active $25 game in 5 states daily by what actually remains to be won.
Best $25 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 $25 scratch-offs worth it?
At $25 the stakes are high enough that the difference between games is real money. The best $25 games return meaningfully more per dollar than the worst, and their top prizes are serious sums. If you play at this price, check what is still left to win every time, above.
Which $25 scratch-off has the best odds?
The highest-ranked $25 game in your state leads the table above. At this price pay particular attention to remaining top prizes: a $25 game that has already paid out its jackpots still sells at full price.
Are $25 tickets better than $20 or $30 tickets?
Price alone does not decide it. The three tiers overlap heavily in return rate, and the specific game matters far more than the dollar difference. Compare your state's best game at each price and buy the one with the stronger numbers.
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