Best $3 Scratchers in New York Right Now
Every active $3 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 September 20, 2026.
| # | Game | Price | Return | Typical (95th) | Any‑prize odds | Profit odds | % left | Top prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MATCH 7s | $3 | 62.7% | 28.2% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 59.8% | $70,000 |
| 2 | WIN $60,000 | $3 | 61% | 27.1% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 23.9% | $60,000 |
| 3 | UNLOCK IT! | $3 | 60.7% | 27.1% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 23.4% | $60,000 |
| 4 | DIAMOND CASHWORD | $3 | 62.7% | 25.5% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 80.7% | $60,000 |
| 5 | 30Xtra CASHWORD | $3 | 60.7% | 25.1% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 8 | 32.3% | $60,000 |
| 6 | LUCKY LINES | $3 | 63.7% | 26.7% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 9 | 9.0% | $60,000 |
| 7 | MULTIPLY YOUR NUMBERS | $3 | 59.7% | 25.8% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 8 | 6.1% | $60,000 |
| 8 | CASHWORD EXTRA! | $3 | 53.7% | 23.4% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 9 | 13.4% | $60,000 |
Other price points: best $1 scratchers · best $2 scratchers · best $5 scratchers · best $10 scratchers · best $20 scratchers · best $30 scratchers — or the full New York ranking.
How we rank $3 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 $3 scratcher in New York right now?
MATCH 7s currently ranks #1 among active $3 New York scratch-offs, based on the current odds and prizes still remaining — about 62.7% of the ticket price returned on average.
Are $3 scratchers worth it in New York?
Active $3 New York games currently average about 60.6% return — the state's best-returning price point right now is $30 at about 72.1%. 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 September 20, 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.