Best $1 Scratchers in South Carolina Right Now
Every active $1 South Carolina 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 | Junior Jumbo Bucks | $1 | 63% | 21.2% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 10 | 75.1% | $10,000 |
| 2 | Match 2 Win | $1 | 62% | 20.3% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 10 | 36.7% | $5,000 |
| 3 | Junior Jumbo Bucks | $1 | 58% | 19.8% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 11 | 9.6% | $10,000 |
| 4 | Hit $50 | $1 | 50% | 15.3% | 1 in 6 | 1 in 13 | 16.4% | $50 |
Other price points: best $2 scratchers · best $5 scratchers · best $10 scratchers · best $20 scratchers — or the full South Carolina ranking.
How we rank $1 scratchers
The ranking uses each game's current numbers, recomputed daily from the official South Carolina 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 $1 scratcher in South Carolina right now?
Junior Jumbo Bucks currently ranks #1 among active $1 South Carolina scratch-offs, based on the current odds and prizes still remaining — about 63% of the ticket price returned on average.
Are $1 scratchers worth it in South Carolina?
Active $1 South Carolina games currently average about 58.3% return — the state's best-returning price point right now is $20 at about 78.9%. 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 South Carolina 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.