Best $3 Scratchers in Louisiana Right Now
Every active $3 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 | Lucky 13 Crossword | $3 | 61% | 21.2% | 1 in 6 | 1 in 6 | 81.8% | $50,000 |
| 2 | Chicken Scratch Bingo Tripler | $3 | 59.7% | 17.8% | 1 in 6 | 1 in 6 | 63.8% | $50,000 |
| 3 | Taste Of La | $3 | 63.3% | 17.5% | 1 in 6 | 1 in 6 | 17.0% | $35,000 |
Other price points: best $1 scratchers · best $2 scratchers · best $5 scratchers · best $10 scratchers · best $20 scratchers — or the full Louisiana ranking.
How we rank $3 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 $3 scratcher in Louisiana right now?
Lucky 13 Crossword currently ranks #1 among active $3 Louisiana scratch-offs, based on the current odds and prizes still remaining — about 61% of the ticket price returned on average.
Are $3 scratchers worth it in Louisiana?
Active $3 Louisiana games currently average about 61.3% 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.