Best $1 Scratchers in New Jersey Right Now
Every active $1 New Jersey 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 | Loose Change | $1 | 63% | 22.6% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 10 | 46.3% | $500 |
| 2 | Stocking Stuffer | $1 | 58% | 21.3% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 11 | 30.8% | $500 |
| 3 | Pocket Change | $1 | 58% | 22.2% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 11 | 14.6% | $500 |
| 4 | Loose Change | $1 | 57% | 22.1% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 11 | 15.2% | $500 |
| 5 | Pocket Change | $1 | 57% | 22.1% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 11 | 14.8% | $500 |
Other price points: best $2 scratchers · best $3 scratchers · best $5 scratchers · best $10 scratchers · best $20 scratchers · best $30 scratchers — or the full New Jersey ranking.
How we rank $1 scratchers
The ranking uses each game's current numbers, recomputed daily from the official New Jersey 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 New Jersey right now?
Loose Change currently ranks #1 among active $1 New Jersey scratch-offs, based on the current odds and prizes still remaining — about 63% of the ticket price returned on average.
Are $1 scratchers worth it in New Jersey?
Active $1 New Jersey games currently average about 58.6% return — the state's best-returning price point right now is $20 at about 74.5%. 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 New Jersey 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.