You're seeing last week's odds. Create a free account to see today's.

South Dakota Scratch tickets Remaining Prizes & Best Odds — Updated Daily

Daily rankings of all 55 active South Dakota Lottery scratch tickets. See which games still have top prizes remaining, compare odds by price, and find the best value before you buy.

Looking for the best scratch tickets to buy in South Dakota? We rank every active South Dakota Lottery scratch tickets by return rate, remaining prizes, and overall value, updated daily from official data. See which games still have top prizes remaining, which ones to avoid, and where your dollar goes furthest. Whether you play $1 tickets or $30 scratch tickets, our rankings help you pick the best South Dakota scratch tickets before you buy.

55Active Games
$650KTop Prize Available
7Price Points
Last updated 29d agoView Power Rankings →

Best Ticket by Price

7d
PriceBest GameSerious Score
$1
Moola
#1116
#3
$2
#4
$3
#2
$5
#1
$10
#7
$20
#5
$30
#13

Top 3 Picks

7d

Highest-rated scratch tickets based on current rate and prize availability

1
$5

Merry & Bright

Top Prize: $10,000

Serious Score
69
Rate: 69¢

Top prizes remaining: 2/2

2
$3

Money Box Bingo

Top Prize: $20,000

Serious Score
67
Rate: 65¢

Top prizes remaining: 4/4

3
$1

Moola

Top Prize: $500

Serious Score
66
Rate: 58¢

Top prizes remaining: 19/19

South Dakota Scratch tickets with Top Prizes Still Available

Games ranked by percentage of top-tier prizes remaining. The more left, the better your shot at the biggest payout.

NamePriceTop Prizes Left
$1,000 Gold Rush
$12 / 2(100%)
Lucky 7
$15 / 5(100%)
Moola
$119 / 19(100%)
$5,000 Gold Rush
$22 / 2(100%)
$100 Frenzy
$25 / 5(100%)
Lots of $100’s
$2555 / 555(100%)

Scratch tickets to Avoid

7d

Lowest-ranked games or no top prizes remaining, so your money goes further elsewhere

1$1
Let It $now#1170· No top prizes left
53¢2$20
Big Money#1105· No top prizes left
58¢3$30
$600,000 Cash Spectacular#1123· No top prizes left
63¢4$5
Crossword X#1117· No top prizes left
57¢5$5
Joker’s Wild#1138· No top prizes left
59¢

Sign up to see which tickets to skip

Sign Up Free

Best South Dakota scratchers by price

See the top-ranked scratch tickets at each price point, updated daily.

Best $1Best $2Best $3Best $5Best $10Best $20Best $30

All Games

View power rankings →

55 games· Data as of 7/21/2026

$1,000 Gold Rush

$1,000 Gold Rush

#1163· Rank #28

Score44
Rate56¢0¢
Top Prize$1K
P(Breakeven)23.0%

Top prizes remaining: 2/2

Lucky 7

Lucky 7

#1155· Rank #21

Score52
Rate56¢0¢
Top Prize$500
P(Breakeven)22.9%

Top prizes remaining: 5/5

5X The Cash

5X The Cash

#1145· Rank #30

Score42
Rate57¢0¢
Top Prize$5K
P(Breakeven)20.9%

Top prizes remaining: 0/0

Let It $now

Let It $now

#1170· Rank #55

Score19
Rate53¢0¢
Top Prize$1K
P(Breakeven)21.1%

Top prizes remaining: 0/0

Moola

Moola

#1116· Rank #3

Score66
Rate58¢0¢
Top Prize$500
P(Breakeven)22.9%

Top prizes remaining: 19/19

$5,000 Gold Rush

$5,000 Gold Rush

#1164· Rank #12

Score57
Rate60¢0¢
Top Prize$5K
P(Breakeven)22.7%

Top prizes remaining: 2/2

$100 Frenzy

$100 Frenzy

#1194· Rank #4

Score66
Rate67¢0¢
Top Prize$5K
P(Breakeven)22.2%

Top prizes remaining: 5/5

Reindeer Riches

Reindeer Riches

#1171· Rank #49

Score24
Rate55¢0¢
Top Prize$2K
P(Breakeven)22.8%

Top prizes remaining: 0/0

Lots of $100’s

Lots of $100’s

#1063· Rank #31

Score41
Rate61¢0¢
Top Prize$100
P(Breakeven)21.1%

Top prizes remaining: 555/555

10X Extreme Cash

10X Extreme Cash

#1174· Rank #42

Score31
Rate57¢0¢
Top Prize$10K
P(Breakeven)22.3%

Top prizes remaining: 0/0

10X The Cash

10X The Cash

#1146· Rank #36

Score36
Rate58¢0¢
Top Prize$10K
P(Breakeven)22.3%

Top prizes remaining: 0/0

Vaults of Cash

Vaults of Cash

#1157· Rank #43

Score31
Rate56¢0¢
Top Prize$25K
P(Breakeven)20.8%

Top prizes remaining: 1/1

Explore by Price Point

Not sure which price to play? Compare the best tickets at every price point.

$1 & $2Best $1 & $2 scratch tickets$3 & $5Best $3 & $5 scratch tickets$10Best $10 scratch tickets$20+Best $20+ scratch tickets

More Tools

Power RankingsSide-by-side comparison of every South Dakota game with sortable metrics.What to BuyGet personalized ticket recommendations based on your budget and playing style.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which South Dakota scratch-off has the best odds right now?
Right now, the top-ranked game is Merry & Bright ($5), returning 69¢ per dollar and ranked #1 overall. Rankings change daily as prizes get claimed, so always check before you buy.
How do I know which scratch tickets to avoid?
Check our Scratch tickets to Avoid section. Games listed there have the worst return rates or no top prizes remaining. Buying these tickets means your money goes further elsewhere. We flag games below 60 cents return per dollar and games with zero top prizes left.
How often is the South Dakota scratch-off data updated?
We pull new data from the South Dakota Lottery as soon as they publish prize updates, typically daily. Rankings, scores, and remaining prize counts all refresh automatically. Paid members see real-time data; free accounts see data with a short delay.
What does the Serious Score mean?
The Serious Score is our composite ranking that combines return rate, remaining prize pool health, top prize availability, and ticket velocity. A higher score means the game is a better buy right now relative to other games at the same price point.
Which South Dakota scratch tickets still have top prizes remaining?
Several South Dakota games still have a high percentage of top prizes unclaimed: $1,000 Gold Rush (2 of 2 left, 100%), Lucky 7 (5 of 5 left, 100%), Moola (19 of 19 left, 100%). Games with more remaining top prizes give you a better shot at the biggest payouts. Check our Top Prizes Remaining section above for the full list, updated daily.

Track Your Favorite South Dakota Games

Create a free account to save favorites, log tickets, and get daily rankings on the scratch tickets that matter to you.

Sign Up Free