Best $20 Scratchers in Texas Right Now
Every active $20 Texas 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 | Diamond 7s | $20 | 75% | 40.1% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 6 | 52.6% | $1,000,000 |
| 2 | $1,000,000 Crossword | $20 | 75% | 41% | 1 in 3 | 1 in 6 | 100% | $1,000,000 |
| 3 | 200X The Cash | $20 | 74.9% | 38.1% | 1 in 3 | 1 in 6 | 94.8% | $1,000,000 |
| 4 | Queen of Spades | $20 | 74.8% | 40.2% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 78.6% | $1,000,000 |
| 5 | Mega Millionaire | $20 | 76.4% | 39.5% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 6 | 53.4% | $1,000,000 |
| 6 | $1,000,000 Ca$h! | $20 | 76.4% | 39.8% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 6 | 49.6% | $1,000,000 |
| 7 | Million Dollar Loteria | $20 | 74.8% | 38.4% | 1 in 3 | 1 in 5 | 22.0% | $1,000,000 |
| 8 | Extreme Multiplier | $20 | 74.6% | 39.5% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 6 | 30.2% | $1,000,000 |
| 9 | 200X The Cash | $20 | 72.3% | 38.6% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 6 | 47.7% | $1,000,000 |
| 10 | Power 20s | $20 | 74.2% | 37.2% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 6 | 65.6% | $1,000,000 |
| 11 | Monaco Millionaire | $20 | 69.8% | 36.3% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 6 | 62.8% | $1,000,000 |
| 12 | Instant Millions | $20 | 77.6% | 37.9% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 26.0% | $1,000,000 |
| 13 | $1,000,000 CROSSWORD | $20 | 73.7% | 39.3% | 1 in 3 | 1 in 7 | 11.8% | $1,000,000 |
| 14 | $100, $200, $500 OR $1,000! | $20 | 74.9% | 27.7% | 1 in 9 | 1 in 9 | 26.5% | $1,000 |
Other price points: best $2 scratchers · best $3 scratchers · best $5 scratchers · best $10 scratchers · best $30 scratchers · best $50 scratchers · best $100 scratchers — or the full Texas ranking.
How we rank $20 scratchers
The ranking uses each game's current numbers, recomputed daily from the official Texas 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 $20 scratcher in Texas right now?
Diamond 7s currently ranks #1 among active $20 Texas scratch-offs, based on the current odds and prizes still remaining — about 75% of the ticket price returned on average.
Are $20 scratchers worth it in Texas?
Active $20 Texas games currently average about 74.6% return — the state's best-returning price point right now is $50 at about 78.5%. 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 Texas 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.