Best $20 Scratchers in New Mexico Right Now
Every active $20 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 | Sizzling Riches | $20 | 74.5% | 41.8% | 1 in 3 | 1 in 5 | 54.0% | $200,000 |
| 2 | 100X | $20 | 69.9% | 44.8% | 1 in 3 | 1 in 5 | 40.3% | $100,000 |
| 3 | Cash Bonanza | $20 | 61.1% | 35.3% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 61.6% | $20,000 |
Other price points: best $1 scratchers · best $2 scratchers · best $3 scratchers · best $5 scratchers · best $10 scratchers — or the full New Mexico ranking.
How we rank $20 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 $20 scratcher in New Mexico right now?
Sizzling Riches currently ranks #1 among active $20 New Mexico scratch-offs, based on the current odds and prizes still remaining — about 74.5% of the ticket price returned on average.
Are $20 scratchers worth it in New Mexico?
Active $20 New Mexico games currently average about 68.5% return — the best-returning price point in the state right now. 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.