Best $30 Scratchers in New York Right Now
Every active $30 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 | VIP MILLIONS | $30 | 74.1% | 43.6% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 4 | 25.5% | $5,000,000 |
| 2 | 300X THE MONEY | $30 | 69.3% | 42.4% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 4 | 67.3% | $150,000 |
| 3 | ULTIMATE CASH | $30 | 70.4% | 43.2% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 4 | 41.7% | $20,000 |
| 4 | $10,000,000 CASH | $30 | 70.5% | 42.9% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 4 | 26.7% | $25,000 |
| 5 | JACKPOT FORTUNE | $30 | 70.1% | 42.8% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 4 | 13.9% | $50,000 |
| 6 | X SERIES: 200X | $30 | 95.9% | 41.9% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 4 | 5.0% | $10,000,000 |
| 7 | $100, $200 OR $500! | $30 | 70.8% | 36.7% | 1 in 6 | 1 in 6 | 2.3% | $500 |
| 8 | $100, $200 0R $500 | $30 | 69.9% | 36.7% | 1 in 6 | 1 in 6 | 2.1% | $500 |
| 9 | $10,000,000 DELUXE | $30 | 62.4% | 40.8% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 4 | 2.4% | $10,000,000 |
| 10 | $3,000,000 200X CASHWORD | $30 | 64.1% | 27.1% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 8 | 96.3% | $20,000 |
Other price points: best $1 scratchers · best $2 scratchers · best $3 scratchers · best $5 scratchers · best $10 scratchers · best $20 scratchers — or the full New York ranking.
How we rank $30 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 $30 scratcher in New York right now?
VIP MILLIONS currently ranks #1 among active $30 New York scratch-offs, based on the current odds and prizes still remaining — about 74.1% of the ticket price returned on average.
Are $30 scratchers worth it in New York?
Active $30 New York games currently average about 71.8% 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 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.