Best $5 Scratchers in South Carolina Right Now
Every active $5 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 | High Voltage | $5 | 72.2% | 30.8% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 79.0% | $200,000 |
| 2 | In the Green | $5 | 70.6% | 31.8% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 43.5% | $200,000 |
| 3 | Fivefold Lucky | $5 | 73.4% | 31.5% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 25.5% | $200,000 |
| 4 | $200,000 Payday | $5 | 68.2% | 31.1% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 57.7% | $200,000 |
| 5 | SUPER LOTERIA™ | $5 | 67.6% | 31.5% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 47.2% | $200,000 |
| 6 | THE PRICE IS RIGHT™ | $5 | 69.6% | 30.1% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 65.9% | $200,000 |
| 7 | Giant Jumbo Bucks | $5 | 71.8% | 28.4% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 8 | 92.2% | $250,000 |
| 8 | Star Power | $5 | 71.4% | 29.2% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 8 | 12.7% | $200,000 |
| 9 | Hit $250 | $5 | 68.8% | 23.1% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 8 | 29.7% | $250 |
Other price points: best $1 scratchers · best $2 scratchers · best $10 scratchers · best $20 scratchers — or the full South Carolina ranking.
How we rank $5 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 $5 scratcher in South Carolina right now?
High Voltage currently ranks #1 among active $5 South Carolina scratch-offs, based on the current odds and prizes still remaining — about 72.2% of the ticket price returned on average.
Are $5 scratchers worth it in South Carolina?
Active $5 South Carolina games currently average about 70.4% 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.