Best $3 Scratch-Off Tickets
Not every state sells $3 scratchers, and where they exist the shelf is thin, which makes picking well easier than at crowded price points. The gap between the best $3 game and the rest is just as real as at higher prices. We rank every active $3 game in 31 states daily so the good ones surface.
Best $3 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 $3 scratch-off tickets worth buying?
The $3 tier is small, so the honest answer depends on what your state prints. Where they exist, the best $3 games hold their own against neighboring price points. Compare the specific games above rather than the price tag.
Which states sell $3 scratchers?
Not every state sells $3 games, and the lineup changes as games end and launch. The state cards above list every state currently selling one, with its best pick.
Which $3 scratch-off has the best odds?
The table above ranks every active $3 game we track by current return rate and prize availability, refreshed daily from official lottery data. The top row is the best $3 buy we can document right now.
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