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 September 23, 2026.
| # | Game | Price | Return | Typical (95th) | Any‑prize odds | Profit odds | % left | Top prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LOTERIA™ 2nd Edition | $3 | 65% | 34.2% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 6 | 80.3% | $30,000 |
| 2 | LOTERIA™ | $3 | 93% | 31.5% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 6 | 5.4% | $30,000 |
| 3 | $30,000 CA$HWORD 2nd Edition | $3 | 69.7% | 33.4% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 93.7% | $30,000 |
| 4 | Pay Raise | $3 | 66.7% | 32.3% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 34.1% | $25,000 |
| 5 | DIAMOND BINGO | $3 | 64% | 30.9% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 6 | 54.4% | $30,000 |
| 6 | Twisted Treasure | $3 | 67% | 29.1% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 23.5% | $30,000 |
| 7 | 3X the Cash 13th Edition | $3 | 65% | 27.3% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 9 | 83.8% | $30,000 |
Other price points: best $1 scratchers · best $2 scratchers · best $5 scratchers · best $10 scratchers · best $20 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™ 2nd Edition currently ranks #1 among active $3 Connecticut scratch-offs, based on the current odds and prizes still remaining — about 65% of the ticket price returned on average.
Are $3 scratchers worth it in Connecticut?
Active $3 Connecticut games currently average about 70.1% return — the state's best-returning price point right now is $20 at about 73.0%. 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 September 23, 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.