Best $3 Scratchers in Oregon Right Now
Every active $3 Oregon 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 25, 2026.
| # | Game | Price | Return | Typical (95th) | Any‑prize odds | Profit odds | % left | Top prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crossword Detective | $3 | 65% | 30.6% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 6 | 59.5% | $25,000 |
| 2 | Beachside Bingo | $3 | 65.3% | 27.5% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 100% | $25,000 |
| 3 | Buffalo Chip Bingo | $3 | 65.3% | 27.2% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 49.9% | $25,000 |
| 4 | Red Carpet Crossword | $3 | 49% | 28.9% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 8 | 8.1% | $25,000 |
Other price points: best $1 scratchers · best $2 scratchers · best $5 scratchers · best $10 scratchers · best $20 scratchers · best $30 scratchers — or the full Oregon ranking.
How we rank $3 scratchers
The ranking uses each game's current numbers, recomputed daily from the official Oregon 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 Oregon right now?
Crossword Detective currently ranks #1 among active $3 Oregon scratch-offs, based on the current odds and prizes still remaining — about 65% of the ticket price returned on average.
Are $3 scratchers worth it in Oregon?
Active $3 Oregon games currently average about 61.2% return — the state's best-returning price point right now is $20 at about 77.2%. 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 Oregon Lottery feed; last updated September 25, 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.