Best $5 Scratchers in Connecticut Right Now
Every active $5 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 | 50X the cash | $5 | 69.2% | 34% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 6 | 45.1% | $100,000 |
| 2 | UCONN® | $5 | 63.6% | 33.6% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 6 | 14.0% | $50,000 |
| 3 | Fireball 7s | $5 | 68% | 32.1% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 95.7% | $77,777 |
| 4 | Lady Luck | $5 | 68% | 30.1% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 44.8% | $50,000 |
| 5 | EXTREME GREEN | $5 | 67.6% | 31% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 67.3% | $50,000 |
| 6 | $50,000 Cashword 2nd Edition | $5 | 69% | 31% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 8 | 59.6% | $50,000 |
| 7 | America 250 Connecticut | $5 | 67.8% | 29.8% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 75.4% | $25,000 |
| 8 | Holiday Cash 50X | $5 | 58.8% | 31.1% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 8% | $50,000 |
| 9 | 5X The Money 19th Edition | $5 | 65.8% | 30.3% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 8 | 18.9% | $50,000 |
| 10 | Emerald 8s Extra Play | $5 | 62.4% | 28.9% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 21.0% | $50,000 |
| 11 | Blackjack Tripler | $5 | 72% | 27.9% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 10 | 3.3% | $50,000 |
| 12 | $250 Loaded! | $5 | 67.8% | 22.8% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 8 | 67.3% | $250 |
| 13 | 5X The Money 18th Edition | $5 | 55.8% | 26.2% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 12 | 3.4% | $50,000 |
| 14 | Full of $250s | $5 | 51% | 20.5% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 10 | 5.2% | $250 |
| 15 | Hit $250 | $5 | 44.4% | 19.3% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 12 | 3.5% | $250 |
Other price points: best $1 scratchers · best $2 scratchers · best $3 scratchers · best $10 scratchers · best $20 scratchers · best $30 scratchers — or the full Connecticut ranking.
How we rank $5 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 $5 scratcher in Connecticut right now?
50X the cash currently ranks #1 among active $5 Connecticut scratch-offs, based on the current odds and prizes still remaining — about 69.2% of the ticket price returned on average.
Are $5 scratchers worth it in Connecticut?
Active $5 Connecticut games currently average about 63.4% 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.