Best $1 Scratchers in Louisiana Right Now
Every active $1 Louisiana 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 | 5 Star Luck | $1 | 60% | 11.3% | 1 in 10 | 1 in 10 | 64.5% | $5,000 |
| 2 | 50 Frenzy | $1 | 51% | 15.4% | 1 in 8 | 1 in 8 | 6.3% | $50 |
| 3 | Tic Tac Toad | $1 | 58% | 10.3% | 1 in 10 | 1 in 10 | 79.0% | $3,000 |
| 4 | Lucky Bucks | $1 | 58% | 7.6% | 1 in 12 | 1 in 12 | 97.5% | $5,000 |
| 5 | Quick 7s | $1 | 57% | 9.1% | 1 in 11 | 1 in 11 | 32.2% | $7,000 |
| 6 | Fun 5'S | $1 | 46% | 10.5% | 1 in 10 | 1 in 10 | 7.4% | $5,555 |
| 7 | Cool Cat | $1 | 57% | 7.8% | 1 in 11 | 1 in 11 | 47.8% | $4,000 |
| 8 | Blackjack | $1 | 55% | 9% | 1 in 11 | 1 in 11 | 18.6% | $2,100 |
| 9 | Pay Me! | $1 | 57% | 6.7% | 1 in 12 | 1 in 12 | 48.2% | $5,000 |
| 10 | Color Me Happy | $1 | 52% | 7.6% | 1 in 11 | 1 in 11 | 16.7% | $1,000 |
| 11 | Crawfish Ca$Hout | $1 | 53% | 7.1% | 1 in 12 | 1 in 12 | 8.0% | $3,000 |
Other price points: best $2 scratchers · best $3 scratchers · best $5 scratchers · best $10 scratchers · best $20 scratchers — or the full Louisiana ranking.
How we rank $1 scratchers
The ranking uses each game's current numbers, recomputed daily from the official Louisiana 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 $1 scratcher in Louisiana right now?
5 Star Luck currently ranks #1 among active $1 Louisiana scratch-offs, based on the current odds and prizes still remaining — about 60% of the ticket price returned on average.
Are $1 scratchers worth it in Louisiana?
Active $1 Louisiana games currently average about 54.9% return — the state's best-returning price point right now is $20 at about 85.6%. 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 Louisiana 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.