MEGA Crossword
$5 ticket · Active · value rank #25
Updated September 20, 2026.
Current EV (per ticket)
-$1.59
Average return
68.2%
Typical return (95th pct)
37%
Return excl. top prize
67%
% tickets remaining
49.0%
Any‑prize odds
1 in 4
Break‑even+ odds
1 in 4
Profit odds
1 in 6
Top prize
$75,000
Top prizes remaining
17 of 35
Available prizes by tier
| Prize | Printed | Claimed | Still available | Current odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $75,000 | 35 | 18 | 17 | 1 in 1,229,207 |
| $5,000 | 528 | 244 | 284 | 1 in 73,579 |
| $1,000 | 1,082 | 535 | 547 | 1 in 38,202 |
| $500 | 13,862 | 7,279 | 6,583 | 1 in 3,174 |
| $100 | 71,150 | 37,232 | 33,918 | 1 in 616 |
| $50 | 135,546 | 70,643 | 64,903 | 1 in 322 |
| $30 | 213,342 | 111,005 | 102,337 | 1 in 204 |
| $25 | 266,915 | 139,104 | 127,811 | 1 in 164 |
| $20 | 1,066,570 | 552,491 | 514,079 | 1 in 41 |
| $15 | 2,025,976 | 1,051,236 | 974,740 | 1 in 21 |
| $10 | 3,626,455 | 1,865,377 | 1,761,078 | 1 in 12 |
| $5 | 3,732,722 | 1,855,450 | 1,877,272 | 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. 17 of 35 are still available.
What is the current return on MEGA Crossword?
About 68.2% of the ticket price on average, from the prizes still in the game. (All scratch‑offs return less than they cost on average.)