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 July 13, 2026.
| # | Game | Price | Return | Typical (95th) | Any‑prize odds | Profit odds | % left | Top prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,000 Grande | $1 | 59% | 19.3% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 12 | 99.3% | $1,000 |
| 2 | Dinero Loco | $1 | 56% | 19.7% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 11 | 64.2% | $1,000 |
| 3 | Xtra Bonus | $1 | 57% | 18.9% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 12 | 79.4% | $1,000 |
| 4 | Merry Money | $1 | 55% | 21% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 11 | 31.5% | $20 |
| 5 | Red Hot Double Doubler | $1 | 58% | 17.3% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 14 | 88.0% | $1,000 |
| 6 | Great 8s | $1 | 53% | 19.7% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 12 | 29.4% | $500 |
| 7 | Aces High | $1 | 55% | 17.2% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 14 | 69.1% | $500 |
| 8 | The Sky’s the Limit | $1 | 49% | 18.4% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 12 | 28.6% | $1,000 |
| 9 | Triple Tripler | $1 | 49% | 19.3% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 13 | 16.5% | $900 |
| 10 | Tic Tac Multiplier | $1 | 47% | 18.2% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 13 | 21.0% | $1,000 |
| 11 | Cool Cat | $1 | 46% | 18.8% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 13 | 21.0% | $500 |
| 12 | Hit $25 | $1 | 44% | 17.3% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 14 | 18.9% | $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 59% of the ticket price returned on average.
Are $1 scratchers worth it in New Mexico?
Active $1 New Mexico games currently average about 52.3% return — the state's best-returning price point right now is $20 at about 69.0%. 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 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.