Best $5 Scratchers in Louisiana Right Now
Every active $5 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 | Bring Home The Bacon | $5 | 64.4% | 23.6% | 1 in 7 | 1 in 7 | 65.8% | $100,000 |
| 2 | One-Eyed Jack | $5 | 71.2% | 25.2% | 1 in 6 | 1 in 6 | 12.8% | $100,000 |
| 3 | Fleur De 3'S | $5 | 77.4% | 22.4% | 1 in 6 | 1 in 6 | 5.3% | $133,333 |
| 4 | Giant Bucks | $5 | 62.6% | 21.4% | 1 in 7 | 1 in 7 | 97.3% | $100,000 |
| 5 | Ultimate Dash | $5 | 58.6% | 23.3% | 1 in 6 | 1 in 6 | 45.8% | $100,000 |
| 6 | $100,000 Cash Stacks | $5 | 63.6% | 20.1% | 1 in 7 | 1 in 7 | 64.1% | $100,000 |
| 7 | Play Oh! | $5 | 56.2% | 21.2% | 1 in 7 | 1 in 7 | 32.3% | $135,000 |
| 8 | 500 Frenzy | $5 | 54% | 17.1% | 1 in 7 | 1 in 7 | 4.2% | $500 |
Other price points: best $1 scratchers · best $2 scratchers · best $3 scratchers · best $10 scratchers · best $20 scratchers — or the full Louisiana ranking.
How we rank $5 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 $5 scratcher in Louisiana right now?
Bring Home The Bacon currently ranks #1 among active $5 Louisiana scratch-offs, based on the current odds and prizes still remaining — about 64.4% of the ticket price returned on average.
Are $5 scratchers worth it in Louisiana?
Active $5 Louisiana games currently average about 63.5% 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.