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 September 23, 2026.
| # | Game | Price | Return | Typical (95th) | Any‑prize odds | Profit odds | % left | Top prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50X the cash | $5 | 69.8% | 33.9% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 6 | 30.9% | $100,000 |
| 2 | $5 MONOPOLY | $5 | 67.4% | 33.6% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 6 | 85.9% | $50,000 |
| 3 | UCONN® | $5 | 63.6% | 33.6% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 6 | 13.5% | $50,000 |
| 4 | Fireball 7s | $5 | 67.8% | 32% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 67.1% | $77,777 |
| 5 | EXTREME GREEN | $5 | 67.8% | 30.9% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 51.4% | $50,000 |
| 6 | Lady Luck | $5 | 67.2% | 29.9% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 27.8% | $50,000 |
| 7 | $50,000 Cashword 2nd Edition | $5 | 68.6% | 30.9% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 8 | 48.7% | $50,000 |
| 8 | America 250 Connecticut | $5 | 65.8% | 29.1% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 23.9% | $25,000 |
| 9 | Emerald 8s Extra Play | $5 | 62.4% | 28.9% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 20.8% | $50,000 |
| 10 | $250 Loaded! | $5 | 67.4% | 22.8% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 8 | 54.8% | $250 |
| 11 | 5X The Money 19th Edition | $5 | 60% | 28.4% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 9 | 6.3% | $50,000 |
| 12 | Full of $250s | $5 | 49.2% | 20.2% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 11 | 4.5% | $250 |
Other price points: best $1 scratchers · best $2 scratchers · best $3 scratchers · best $10 scratchers · best $20 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 69.8% of the ticket price returned on average.
Are $5 scratchers worth it in Connecticut?
Active $5 Connecticut games currently average about 64.8% 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.