Best $1 Scratchers in Virginia Right Now
Every active $1 Virginia 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 | Bronze 7s | $1 | 62% | 24.1% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 8 | 71.5% | $2,777 |
| 2 | 2X The Money | $1 | 61% | 25.1% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 9 | 100.0% | $4,000 |
| 3 | DOUBLE UP! | $1 | 60% | 22% | 1 in 7 | 1 in 7 | 26.7% | $1,500 |
| 4 | Fast Cash | $1 | 60% | 22% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 9 | 55.5% | $2,000 |
| 5 | Lucky Gems | $1 | 59% | 22.5% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 9 | 32.9% | $1,500 |
| 6 | Black Cherry Doubler | $1 | 57% | 22.5% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 9 | 33.1% | $2,000 |
| 7 | Blackjack | $1 | 60% | 21.8% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 10 | 78.9% | $1,000 |
| 8 | 2X The Money | $1 | 58% | 23.5% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 9 | 27.2% | $4,000 |
| 9 | 2X The Money | $1 | 57% | 23.5% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 9 | 27.3% | $4,000 |
| 10 | Lucky Stars | $1 | 57% | 21.7% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 9 | 23.8% | $3,000 |
| 11 | BLACKJACK | $1 | 55% | 21.1% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 10 | 27.3% | $1,000 |
| 12 | $50 JAMBOREE | $1 | 58% | 19.7% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 10 | 22.6% | $50 |
| 13 | GOING BANANAS | $1 | 54% | 19.3% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 11 | 22.0% | $1,000 |
Other price points: best $2 scratchers · best $5 scratchers · best $10 scratchers · best $20 scratchers · best $30 scratchers · best $50 scratchers — or the full Virginia ranking.
How we rank $1 scratchers
The ranking uses each game's current numbers, recomputed daily from the official Virginia 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 Virginia right now?
Bronze 7s currently ranks #1 among active $1 Virginia scratch-offs, based on the current odds and prizes still remaining — about 62% of the ticket price returned on average.
Are $1 scratchers worth it in Virginia?
Active $1 Virginia games currently average about 58.3% return — the state's best-returning price point right now is $20 at about 86.0%. 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 Virginia 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.