Best $5 Scratchers in Oregon Right Now
Every active $5 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 23, 2026.
| # | Game | Price | Return | Typical (95th) | Any‑prize odds | Profit odds | % left | Top prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cowboy Crossword | $5 | 66.8% | 37.4% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 6 | 74.9% | $50,000 |
| 2 | 20X Blitz | $5 | 67.2% | 34% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 5 | 72.6% | $20,000 |
| 3 | Lucky Numbers | $5 | 67.4% | 29.5% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 5 | 100% | $40,000 |
| 4 | $30,000 Gold Rush | $5 | 66% | 31.7% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 6 | 41.2% | $30,000 |
| 5 | Wild Cherries | $5 | 67.4% | 30.5% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 100% | $40,000 |
| 6 | Ancient Riches | $5 | 67.4% | 30.5% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 100% | $40,000 |
| 7 | Scratch of the Day | $5 | 67.4% | 30.5% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 100% | $40,000 |
| 8 | Mega 10X Multiplier | $5 | 66.6% | 30.7% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 16.6% | $30,000 |
| 9 | 24 Karat Gold | $5 | 67.4% | 30.4% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 88.9% | $40,000 |
| 10 | Discover Oregon State Parks | $5 | 68% | 30.4% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 74.8% | $40,000 |
| 11 | Starry Crossword | $5 | 55.6% | 33.7% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 8.9% | $50,000 |
| 12 | High Roller | $5 | 60.6% | 29% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 5 | 18.2% | $40,000 |
| 13 | Money Rush | $5 | 66.8% | 30.3% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 63.6% | $40,000 |
| 14 | Gnome Sweet Gnome | $5 | 66.6% | 27.4% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 8 | 100% | $50,000 |
| 15 | Ka Pow! | $5 | 61.4% | 27.7% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 9 | 34.1% | $50,000 |
| 16 | Gold Rush | $5 | 64% | 25.3% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 12 | 13.6% | $50,000 |
Other price points: best $1 scratchers · best $2 scratchers · best $3 scratchers · best $10 scratchers · best $20 scratchers · best $30 scratchers — or the full Oregon ranking.
How we rank $5 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 $5 scratcher in Oregon right now?
Cowboy Crossword currently ranks #1 among active $5 Oregon scratch-offs, based on the current odds and prizes still remaining — about 66.8% of the ticket price returned on average.
Are $5 scratchers worth it in Oregon?
Active $5 Oregon games currently average about 65.4% return — the state's best-returning price point right now is $20 at about 77.1%. 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 Oregon Lottery feed; last updated September 23, 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.