Best $3 Scratchers in South Carolina Right Now
Every active $3 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 July 13, 2026.
| # | Game | Price | Return | Typical (95th) | Any‑prize odds | Profit odds | % left | Top prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lady Jumbo Bucks Crossword | $3 | 68.7% | 28.8% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 86.8% | $100,000 |
| 2 | Cash Lines | $3 | 63.3% | 26.9% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 8 | 23.9% | $75,000 |
| 3 | LOTERIA™ | $3 | 66.7% | 24.7% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 8 | 7% | $75,000 |
| 4 | Lady Jumbo Bucks Crossword | $3 | 56.7% | 23.4% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 10 | 7.5% | $100,000 |
Other price points: best $1 scratchers · best $2 scratchers · best $5 scratchers · best $10 scratchers — or the full South Carolina ranking.
How we rank $3 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 $3 scratcher in South Carolina right now?
Lady Jumbo Bucks Crossword currently ranks #1 among active $3 South Carolina scratch-offs, based on the current odds and prizes still remaining — about 68.7% of the ticket price returned on average.
Are $3 scratchers worth it in South Carolina?
Active $3 South Carolina games currently average about 63.9% return — the state's best-returning price point right now is $10 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 South Carolina Lottery feed; last updated July 13, 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.