Best $20 Scratchers in Connecticut Right Now
Every active $20 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 | $250,000 CA$HWORD 2nd EDITION | $20 | 72.2% | 44.9% | 1 in 3 | 1 in 5 | 96% | $250,000 |
| 2 | $1,000,000 Gold | $20 | 74.8% | 37.3% | 1 in 3 | 1 in 5 | 30.0% | $1,000,000 |
| 3 | $2,000,000 Jackpot | $20 | 78.1% | 34% | 1 in 3 | 1 in 5 | 31.5% | $2,000,000 |
| 4 | $250,000 CA$HWORD | $20 | 69% | 43.9% | 1 in 3 | 1 in 5 | 8.5% | $250,000 |
| 5 | 200X 4th Edition | $20 | 73.4% | 34.1% | 1 in 3 | 1 in 6 | 43.6% | $1,000,000 |
| 6 | $2,000,000 MEGA MULTIPLIER | $20 | 64.2% | 32.4% | 1 in 3 | 1 in 6 | 10.6% | $2,000,000 |
| 7 | Cash Royale | $20 | 72.1% | 32.3% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 25.1% | $200,000 |
| 8 | 20X Cash 10th Edition | $20 | 70.3% | 25.7% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 6 | 89.7% | $20,000 |
| 9 | $100, $200 or $500 | $20 | 75.8% | 29.4% | 1 in 9 | 1 in 9 | 26.4% | $500 |
Other price points: best $1 scratchers · best $2 scratchers · best $3 scratchers · best $5 scratchers · best $10 scratchers · best $30 scratchers — or the full Connecticut ranking.
How we rank $20 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 $20 scratcher in Connecticut right now?
$250,000 CA$HWORD 2nd EDITION currently ranks #1 among active $20 Connecticut scratch-offs, based on the current odds and prizes still remaining — about 72.2% of the ticket price returned on average.
Are $20 scratchers worth it in Connecticut?
Active $20 Connecticut games currently average about 72.2% 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.