MEGA Crossword
$5 ticket · Active · value rank #28
Updated November 4, 2026.
Current EV (per ticket)
-$1.60
Average return
68%
Typical return (95th pct)
36.9%
Return excl. top prize
66.8%
% tickets remaining
40.0%
Any‑prize odds
1 in 4
Break‑even+ odds
1 in 4
Profit odds
1 in 6
Top prize
$75,000
Top prizes remaining
15 of 35
Available prizes by tier
| Prize | Printed | Claimed | Still available | Current odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $75,000 | 35 | 20 | 15 | 1 in 1,138,083 |
| $5,000 | 528 | 297 | 231 | 1 in 73,901 |
| $1,000 | 1,082 | 636 | 446 | 1 in 38,276 |
| $500 | 13,862 | 8,530 | 5,332 | 1 in 3,202 |
| $100 | 71,150 | 43,660 | 27,490 | 1 in 621 |
| $50 | 135,546 | 83,070 | 52,476 | 1 in 325 |
| $30 | 213,342 | 130,502 | 82,840 | 1 in 206 |
| $25 | 266,915 | 163,502 | 103,413 | 1 in 165 |
| $20 | 1,066,570 | 649,286 | 417,284 | 1 in 41 |
| $15 | 2,025,976 | 1,235,672 | 790,304 | 1 in 22 |
| $10 | 3,626,455 | 2,193,466 | 1,432,989 | 1 in 12 |
| $5 | 3,732,722 | 2,182,123 | 1,550,599 | 1 in 11 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the odds of winning any prize on MEGA Crossword?
About 1 in 4 right now, based on the prizes still remaining.
What is the top prize on MEGA Crossword, and how many are still available?
The top prize is $75,000. 15 of 35 are still available.
What is the current return on MEGA Crossword?
About 68% of the ticket price on average, from the prizes still in the game. (All scratch‑offs return less than they cost on average.)