Best $2 Scratchers in New Mexico Right Now
Every active $2 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 | $5,000 Grande | $2 | 58.5% | 25.7% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 8 | 75.2% | $5,000 |
| 2 | Betty Boop™ | $2 | 58% | 24% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 8 | 58.3% | $5,000 |
| 3 | Fast Cash | $2 | 57.5% | 25.5% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 8 | 56.3% | $500 |
| 4 | I Love Cash | $2 | 57% | 25.4% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 8 | 59.0% | $5,000 |
| 5 | 777 | $2 | 57.5% | 24.9% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 8 | 33.7% | $7,000 |
| 6 | Creepy Cash | $2 | 49.5% | 25.8% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 8 | 13.3% | $500 |
| 7 | 7-11-21® Tripler | $2 | 54% | 23.9% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 8 | 27.9% | $2,100 |
| 8 | 10X the Cash | $2 | 49% | 23.8% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 8 | 13.3% | $2,000 |
| 9 | Merry Money 5X | $2 | 52% | 23.2% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 10 | 26.5% | $500 |
| 10 | Hit $50 | $2 | 44.5% | 22% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 9 | 13.0% | $50 |
Other price points: best $1 scratchers · best $3 scratchers · best $5 scratchers · best $10 scratchers · best $20 scratchers — or the full New Mexico ranking.
How we rank $2 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 $2 scratcher in New Mexico right now?
$5,000 Grande currently ranks #1 among active $2 New Mexico scratch-offs, based on the current odds and prizes still remaining — about 58.5% of the ticket price returned on average.
Are $2 scratchers worth it in New Mexico?
Active $2 New Mexico games currently average about 53.8% 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.