Best $20 Scratchers in New York Right Now
Every active $20 New York 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 November 4, 2026.
| # | Game | Price | Return | Typical (95th) | Any‑prize odds | Profit odds | % left | Top prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MILLIONAIRE RICHES | $20 | 67.7% | 35.8% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 6 | 84.2% | $20,000 |
| 2 | $10,000 A WEEK FOR LIFE | $20 | 68% | 35.8% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 6 | 58.0% | $10,000 |
| 3 | $5,000,000 BLITZ | $20 | 67.6% | 35.5% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 6 | 62.0% | $20,000 |
| 4 | MYSTERY MULTIPLIER | $20 | 67.8% | 34.8% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 6 | 35.8% | $20,000 |
| 5 | 200Xtra | $20 | 67.7% | 34.7% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 6 | 56% | $20,000 |
| 6 | BONUS 100X | $20 | 69% | 34.7% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 6 | 25.1% | $25,000 |
| 7 | $5,000,000 SPECTACULAR | $20 | 67.6% | 33.9% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 6 | 90.3% | $20,000 |
| 8 | $300,000,000 CASH PAYOUT | $20 | 81.1% | 34.1% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 6 | 8.0% | $5,000,000 |
| 9 | ALL CASH | $20 | 64.1% | 35.3% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 5 | 8.4% | $5,000 |
| 10 | $5,000,000 CASH ROYALE | $20 | 68.5% | 32.4% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 6 | 24.6% | $10,000 |
| 11 | MILLIONAIRE MAKER | $20 | 70.4% | 32.2% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 13.1% | $1,000,000 |
| 12 | $2,000,000 100X CASHWORD | $20 | 64.5% | 31.7% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 76.2% | $10,000 |
| 13 | WIN EITHER $100 OR $200! | $20 | 71.7% | 37.5% | 1 in 8 | 1 in 8 | 5.0% | $200 |
| 14 | $2,000,000 CASHWORD | $20 | 57.4% | 28.7% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 8 | 5.8% | $10,000 |
Other price points: best $1 scratchers · best $2 scratchers · best $3 scratchers · best $5 scratchers · best $10 scratchers · best $30 scratchers — or the full New York ranking.
How we rank $20 scratchers
The ranking uses each game's current numbers, recomputed daily from the official New York 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 York right now?
MILLIONAIRE RICHES currently ranks #1 among active $20 New York scratch-offs, based on the current odds and prizes still remaining — about 67.7% of the ticket price returned on average.
Are $20 scratchers worth it in New York?
Active $20 New York games currently average about 68.1% return — the state's best-returning price point right now is $30 at about 71.8%. 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 York Lottery feed; last updated November 4, 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.