Best $5 Scratchers in Arkansas Right Now
Every active $5 Arkansas scratch‑off, ranked by real value from the prizes still remaining — not the launch odds printed on the ticket. Tap any game for its full prize breakdown.
Updated July 13, 2026.
| # | Game | Price | Return | Typical (95th) | Any‑prize odds | Profit odds | % left | Top prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | X the Cash | $5 | 73% | 35.1% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 6 | 47.2% | $100,000 |
| 2 | 50X | $5 | 73.4% | 34.8% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 6 | 37.3% | $100,000 |
| 3 | Diamond 7s | $5 | 72.8% | 33.7% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 6 | 68.8% | $77,777 |
| 4 | Fire and Ice | $5 | 71% | 34.2% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 6 | 47.2% | $100,000 |
| 5 | Fiery 5s | $5 | 72.4% | 34% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 6 | 39.0% | $100,000 |
| 6 | Mega Cash | $5 | 73.6% | 32.4% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 6 | 50.7% | $100,000 |
| 7 | 50X the Cash | $5 | 67.2% | 34.5% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 6 | 11.2% | $100,000 |
| 8 | Bonus Fortune | $5 | 72.2% | 32.3% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 6 | 89.9% | $100,000 |
| 9 | Win $500! | $5 | 72.2% | 31.7% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 6 | 78.1% | $500 |
| 10 | Red White and Blue 7s | $5 | 73.2% | 31.2% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 6 | 43.7% | $77,777 |
| 11 | Winter Winnings | $5 | 71.4% | 33% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 6 | 28.1% | $20,000 |
| 12 | $500 Stacked | $5 | 70.2% | 31.3% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 30.1% | $500 |
| 13 | $1,000 Mayhem | $5 | 68% | 30.5% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 19.5% | $1,000 |
| 14 | X50 High Roller | $5 | 61.8% | 31% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 10.4% | $100,000 |
| 15 | $500 Loaded | $5 | 55.4% | 28.2% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 8 | 4.5% | $500 |
Other price points: best $1 scratchers · best $2 scratchers · best $3 scratchers · best $10 scratchers · best $20 scratchers — or the full Arkansas ranking.
How we rank $5 scratchers
The ranking uses each game's current numbers, recomputed daily from the official Arkansas Lottery feed: the prizes still unclaimed, the real odds of winning anything today, and the share of the ticket price the remaining prize pool returns on average. "#1" means the best real value at this price point right now — it changes as prizes get claimed.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best $5 scratcher in Arkansas right now?
X the Cash currently ranks #1 among active $5 Arkansas scratch-offs, based on the current odds and prizes still remaining — about 73% of the ticket price returned on average.
Are $5 scratchers worth it in Arkansas?
Active $5 Arkansas games currently average about 69.9% return — the state's best-returning price point right now is $20 at about 80.4%. All scratchers return less than they cost on average; higher price points usually return a larger share.
How current is this ranking?
Updated daily from the official Arkansas Lottery feed; last updated July 13, 2026. Rankings use the prizes still remaining, not the launch odds printed on the ticket.
Data from the official state lottery feed, refreshed ~daily. All scratchers are negative expected value — these rankings find the least-bad, not a winning strategy. 18+. Please play responsibly. Gambling problem? Call 1‑800‑GAMBLER.