Best $30 Scratchers in New Jersey Right Now
Every active $30 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 | Crossword Xtreme | $30 | 75.9% | 39.9% | 1 in 3 | 1 in 5 | 65% | $600,000 |
| 2 | Jackpot Millions | $30 | 76.5% | 40% | 1 in 3 | 1 in 5 | 48.3% | $1,756,000 |
| 3 | Jersey Riches | $30 | 78.8% | 39.6% | 1 in 3 | 1 in 5 | 55.9% | $1,813,400 |
| 4 | $1,000,000 Ultimate Spectacul | $30 | 72.6% | 37.1% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 5 | 34.2% | $595,300 |
| 5 | Crossword Xtreme | $30 | 83.5% | 40.1% | 1 in 3 | 1 in 5 | 10.0% | $600,000 |
| 6 | Colossal Crossword | $30 | 69.1% | 39.2% | 1 in 3 | 1 in 5 | 34.3% | $600,000 |
| 7 | 200X Cash Blitz | $30 | 69.6% | 37% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 5 | 31.7% | $2,409,200 |
| 8 | $50,000 Loaded | $30 | 73% | 34.5% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 6 | 21.4% | $50,000 |
| 9 | $5,000,000 Fortune | $30 | 73.5% | 33.2% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 6 | 25.7% | $3,114,800 |
| 10 | Crossword Xtreme | $30 | 69.1% | 35.7% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 5 | 10.8% | $600,000 |
Other price points: best $1 scratchers · best $2 scratchers · best $3 scratchers · best $5 scratchers · best $10 scratchers · best $20 scratchers — or the full New Jersey ranking.
How we rank $30 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 $30 scratcher in New Jersey right now?
Crossword Xtreme currently ranks #1 among active $30 New Jersey scratch-offs, based on the current odds and prizes still remaining — about 75.9% of the ticket price returned on average.
Are $30 scratchers worth it in New Jersey?
Active $30 New Jersey games currently average about 74.2% 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.