Best $3 Scratchers in Connecticut Right Now
Every active $3 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 | LOTERIA™ | $3 | 84% | 32.3% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 6 | 7.8% | $30,000 |
| 2 | DIAMOND BINGO | $3 | 64.7% | 30.9% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 6 | 74.5% | $30,000 |
| 3 | Pay Raise | $3 | 67% | 32.3% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 40.1% | $25,000 |
| 4 | Twisted Treasure | $3 | 64.7% | 29.5% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 6 | 41.6% | $30,000 |
| 5 | 3X the Cash 13th Edition | $3 | 65% | 27.3% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 9 | 92.8% | $30,000 |
| 6 | $30,000 Cashword | $3 | 52.7% | 24.8% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 10 | 4.5% | $30,000 |
| 7 | 3X The Cash 12th Edition | $3 | 48.7% | 24.1% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 13 | 4.8% | $30,000 |
Other price points: best $1 scratchers · best $2 scratchers · best $5 scratchers · best $10 scratchers · best $20 scratchers · best $30 scratchers — or the full Connecticut ranking.
How we rank $3 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 $3 scratcher in Connecticut right now?
LOTERIA™ currently ranks #1 among active $3 Connecticut scratch-offs, based on the current odds and prizes still remaining — about 84% of the ticket price returned on average.
Are $3 scratchers worth it in Connecticut?
Active $3 Connecticut games currently average about 63.8% 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.