Best $3 Scratchers in Florida Right Now
Every active $3 Florida 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 20, 2026.
| # | Game | Price | Return | Typical (95th) | Any‑prize odds | Profit odds | % left | Top prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $150,000 CROSSWORD BONUS | $3 | 67.7% | 29.2% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 42.5% | $150,000 |
| 2 | LOTERIA | $3 | 66% | 30.2% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 30.9% | $150,000 |
| 3 | GOLD MINE | $3 | 69.3% | 26.6% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 8 | 33.3% | $150,000 |
| 4 | BONUS BOX BINGO | $3 | 69.3% | 26.6% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 8 | 47.1% | $150,000 |
Other price points: best $1 scratchers · best $2 scratchers · best $5 scratchers · best $10 scratchers · best $20 scratchers · best $50 scratchers — or the full Florida ranking.
How we rank $3 scratchers
The ranking uses each game's current numbers, recomputed daily from the official Florida 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 Florida right now?
$150,000 CROSSWORD BONUS currently ranks #1 among active $3 Florida scratch-offs, based on the current odds and prizes still remaining — about 67.7% of the ticket price returned on average.
Are $3 scratchers worth it in Florida?
Active $3 Florida games currently average about 68.1% return — the state's best-returning price point right now is $50 at about 81.8%. 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 Florida Lottery feed; last updated September 20, 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.