Best $2 Scratchers in New Jersey Right Now
Every active $2 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 July 13, 2026.
| # | Game | Price | Return | Typical (95th) | Any‑prize odds | Profit odds | % left | Top prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Money Mania | $2 | 66.5% | 31.1% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 87.8% | $10,000 |
| 2 | Red Ball Tripler | $2 | 64.5% | 29.6% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 8 | 22.1% | $10,000 |
| 3 | Electric 8's | $2 | 63% | 28.3% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 7 | 13.0% | $10,000 |
| 4 | 10X | $2 | 64.5% | 27.7% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 8 | 19.5% | $20,000 |
| 5 | Red Hot 7's | $2 | 59.5% | 28.3% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 7 | 10.8% | $20,000 |
| 6 | Birthday Surprise | $2 | 65% | 26.2% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 8 | 47.6% | $10,000 |
| 7 | 10X Cash Blitz | $2 | 64.5% | 26.6% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 8 | 30.4% | $20,000 |
| 8 | It Takes 2 | $2 | 65% | 26.4% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 8 | 33.2% | $10,000 |
| 9 | Easy As 123 | $2 | 65% | 26.7% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 9 | 22.3% | $10,000 |
| 10 | Lucky 13 | $2 | 62% | 27.6% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 8 | 13.5% | $10,000 |
| 11 | It's Gold Outside | $2 | 63% | 27.1% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 8 | 22.3% | $10,000 |
| 12 | Stacks Of Green | $2 | 61.5% | 26.5% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 8 | 18.4% | $10,000 |
| 13 | Double Cash | $2 | 60% | 27.2% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 8 | 16.5% | $20,000 |
| 14 | Cold Cash | $2 | 64% | 25.8% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 9 | 25.5% | $10,000 |
| 15 | Classic Bingo | $2 | 63.5% | 27.2% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 10 | 18.8% | $10,000 |
| 16 | Holiday Cash Doubler | $2 | 59% | 27.1% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 8 | 17.7% | $10,000 |
| 17 | America's 250th Anniversary | $2 | 62.5% | 25.3% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 8 | 22.9% | $10,000 |
| 18 | $2,000 Loaded | $2 | 65% | 23.9% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 9 | 17.9% | $2,000 |
| 19 | Big Money Spectacular | $2 | 64.5% | 20.9% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 9 | 39.5% | $30,000 |
| 20 | Birthday Surprise | $2 | 60% | 25.4% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 8 | 19.4% | $10,000 |
| 21 | Big Money Spectacular | $2 | 57.5% | 19.9% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 10 | 11.4% | $30,000 |
| 22 | Big Money Spectacular | $2 | 59% | 19.8% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 10 | 9.4% | $30,000 |
Other price points: best $1 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 $2 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 $2 scratcher in New Jersey right now?
Money Mania currently ranks #1 among active $2 New Jersey scratch-offs, based on the current odds and prizes still remaining — about 66.5% of the ticket price returned on average.
Are $2 scratchers worth it in New Jersey?
Active $2 New Jersey games currently average about 62.7% return — the state's best-returning price point right now is $20 at about 73.1%. 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 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.