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 July 13, 2026.
| # | Game | Price | Return | Typical (95th) | Any‑prize odds | Profit odds | % left | Top prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cosmic Crossword | $3 | 59% | 22.4% | 1 in 6 | 1 in 6 | 45.1% | $30,000 |
| 2 | Taste Of La | $3 | 61.3% | 17.9% | 1 in 6 | 1 in 6 | 38.9% | $35,000 |
| 3 | Flamingo Bingo | $3 | 57.7% | 19.5% | 1 in 6 | 1 in 6 | 24.0% | $50,000 |
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?
Cosmic Crossword currently ranks #1 among active $3 Louisiana scratch-offs, based on the current odds and prizes still remaining — about 59% of the ticket price returned on average.
Are $3 scratchers worth it in Louisiana?
Active $3 Louisiana games currently average about 59.3% return — the state's best-returning price point right now is $20 at about 75%. 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 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.