Best $3 Scratchers in Washington Right Now
Every active $3 Washington 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 | LOTERIA EXTRA! 4TH EDITION | $3 | 64.3% | 26% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 53.7% | $30,000 |
| 2 | JACKPOT BINGO | $3 | 63.3% | 27.4% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 19.0% | $30,000 |
| 3 | S'MORE SLINGO | $3 | 60.7% | 26.6% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 29.1% | $30,000 |
| 4 | CRABBY CROSSWORD | $3 | 60% | 25.6% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 8 | 24.1% | $30,000 |
| 5 | LOTERIA EXTRA! 3RD EDITION | $3 | 59% | 24.4% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 8 | 13.8% | $30,000 |
| 6 | KING CROSSWORD | $3 | 54.7% | 25% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 9 | 14.6% | $30,000 |
Other price points: best $1 scratchers · best $2 scratchers · best $5 scratchers · best $10 scratchers · best $20 scratchers · best $30 scratchers — or the full Washington ranking.
How we rank $3 scratchers
The ranking uses each game's current numbers, recomputed daily from the official Washington 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 Washington right now?
LOTERIA EXTRA! 4TH EDITION currently ranks #1 among active $3 Washington scratch-offs, based on the current odds and prizes still remaining — about 64.3% of the ticket price returned on average.
Are $3 scratchers worth it in Washington?
Active $3 Washington games currently average about 60.3% return — the state's best-returning price point right now is $30 at about 75.1%. 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 Washington 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.