Best $1 Scratchers in Connecticut Right Now
Every active $1 Connecticut 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 | 10X the cash | $1 | 61% | 29.5% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 25.9% | $2,000 |
| 2 | Hot 7s | $1 | 64% | 26.9% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 8 | 96.2% | $1,777 |
| 3 | Hit $50 2nd Edition | $1 | 62% | 16.9% | 1 in 6 | 1 in 11 | 86.9% | $50 |
| 4 | $50 Loaded! | $1 | 61% | 16.8% | 1 in 6 | 1 in 12 | 62.8% | $50 |
| 5 | Hit $50 | $1 | 42% | 15.3% | 1 in 6 | 1 in 14 | 8.1% | $50 |
Other price points: best $2 scratchers · best $3 scratchers · best $5 scratchers · best $10 scratchers · best $20 scratchers · best $30 scratchers — or the full Connecticut ranking.
How we rank $1 scratchers
The ranking uses each game's current numbers, recomputed daily from the official Connecticut 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 $1 scratcher in Connecticut right now?
10X the cash currently ranks #1 among active $1 Connecticut scratch-offs, based on the current odds and prizes still remaining — about 61% of the ticket price returned on average.
Are $1 scratchers worth it in Connecticut?
Active $1 Connecticut games currently average about 58% return — the state's best-returning price point right now is $30 at about 80.8%. 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 Connecticut 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.