Best $1 Scratchers in New Mexico Right Now
Every active $1 New Mexico 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 | $1,000 Grande | $1 | 58% | 19.2% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 12 | 79.7% | $1,000 |
| 2 | Dinero Loco | $1 | 54% | 19.7% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 11 | 48.2% | $1,000 |
| 3 | Merry Money | $1 | 54% | 21% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 11 | 29.2% | $20 |
| 4 | Xtra Bonus | $1 | 56% | 18.8% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 12 | 61.5% | $1,000 |
| 5 | Red Hot Double Doubler | $1 | 57% | 17.2% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 14 | 65.1% | $1,000 |
| 6 | Great 8s | $1 | 50% | 19.3% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 12 | 22.0% | $500 |
| 7 | Lucky Stars | $1 | 52% | 9.8% | 1 in 8 | 1 in 13 | 96.8% | $1,000 |
| 8 | The Sky’s the Limit | $1 | 49% | 18.5% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 12 | 27.8% | $1,000 |
| 9 | Triple Tripler | $1 | 47% | 19.3% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 13 | 15.6% | $900 |
| 10 | Aces High | $1 | 53% | 17% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 15 | 48.8% | $500 |
| 11 | Cool Cat | $1 | 45% | 18.7% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 13 | 20.0% | $500 |
| 12 | Tic Tac Multiplier | $1 | 46% | 18.1% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 13 | 19.2% | $1,000 |
| 13 | Hit $25 | $1 | 42% | 17.2% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 15 | 17.4% | $25 |
Other price points: best $2 scratchers · best $3 scratchers · best $5 scratchers · best $10 scratchers · best $20 scratchers — or the full New Mexico ranking.
How we rank $1 scratchers
The ranking uses each game's current numbers, recomputed daily from the official New Mexico 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 Mexico right now?
$1,000 Grande currently ranks #1 among active $1 New Mexico scratch-offs, based on the current odds and prizes still remaining — about 58% of the ticket price returned on average.
Are $1 scratchers worth it in New Mexico?
Active $1 New Mexico games currently average about 51% return — the state's best-returning price point right now is $20 at about 68.5%. 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 Mexico 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.