Best $3 Scratchers in New Mexico Right Now
Every active $3 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 | $10,000 Grande Crossword | $3 | 62.3% | 29.2% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 98.3% | $10,000 |
| 2 | Bingo Extra | $3 | 59.7% | 29% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 80.0% | $5,000 |
| 3 | Crossword Tripler | $3 | 61.3% | 29% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 83.9% | $30,000 |
| 4 | Money Bag Bingo | $3 | 52.3% | 28.2% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 20.8% | $10,000 |
| 5 | Lucky Numbers | $3 | 50% | 22.6% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 8 | 15.0% | $500 |
| 6 | Bags of Money | $3 | 48% | 23.9% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 9 | 12.2% | $1,000 |
| 7 | SKEE-BALL® | $3 | 45.7% | 24.8% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 9 | 9.7% | $15,000 |
| 8 | Lucky 7s | $3 | 42% | 23.4% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 8 | 9.6% | $500 |
| 9 | Daily Crossword | $3 | 38.7% | 22.1% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 14 | 10.4% | $30,000 |
Other price points: best $1 scratchers · best $2 scratchers · best $5 scratchers · best $10 scratchers · best $20 scratchers — or the full New Mexico ranking.
How we rank $3 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 $3 scratcher in New Mexico right now?
$10,000 Grande Crossword currently ranks #1 among active $3 New Mexico scratch-offs, based on the current odds and prizes still remaining — about 62.3% of the ticket price returned on average.
Are $3 scratchers worth it in New Mexico?
Active $3 New Mexico games currently average about 51.1% 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.