Best $3 Scratchers in Texas Right Now
Every active $3 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 | Cashword | $3 | 65.7% | 30.1% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 81.1% | $50,000 |
| 2 | 30X The Cash Word Search | $3 | 64% | 29.3% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 8 | 68.5% | $60,000 |
| 3 | Texas Loteria | $3 | 64.7% | 28.4% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 8 | 35.1% | $50,000 |
| 4 | Crossword | $3 | 54.3% | 24.7% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 9 | 10.8% | $50,000 |
Other price points: best $2 scratchers · best $5 scratchers · best $10 scratchers · best $20 scratchers · best $30 scratchers · best $50 scratchers · best $100 scratchers — or the full Texas ranking.
How we rank $3 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 $3 scratcher in Texas right now?
Cashword currently ranks #1 among active $3 Texas scratch-offs, based on the current odds and prizes still remaining — about 65.7% of the ticket price returned on average.
Are $3 scratchers worth it in Texas?
Active $3 Texas games currently average about 62.2% 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.