Best $5 Scratchers in Washington Right Now
Every active $5 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 | MONEY MAKER SLINGO TRIO 3RD ED | $5 | 67.4% | 31.4% | 1 in 3 | 1 in 9 | 89.5% | $50,000 |
| 2 | Carnival Cash | $5 | 67% | 31.5% | 1 in 3 | 1 in 9 | 70.4% | $50,000 |
| 3 | LOTERIA GRANDE 13TH EDITION | $5 | 67% | 31.5% | 1 in 3 | 1 in 9 | 46.0% | $50,000 |
| 4 | COLOR BLOCK CROSSWORD | $5 | 67.2% | 30.7% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 8 | 67.7% | $50,000 |
| 5 | EXTRA PLAY | $5 | 67.6% | 30.5% | 1 in 3 | 1 in 9 | 87.9% | $75,000 |
| 6 | HIGH CARD POKER | $5 | 68.2% | 30.6% | 1 in 3 | 1 in 9 | 46.4% | $50,000 |
| 7 | SUPER 7S | $5 | 65.4% | 30.9% | 1 in 3 | 1 in 9 | 38.0% | $50,000 |
| 8 | $500 FRENZY | $5 | 64.6% | 30.7% | 1 in 3 | 1 in 9 | 25.6% | $500 |
| 9 | PAYDAY | $5 | 65% | 30.6% | 1 in 3 | 1 in 9 | 21.6% | $75,000 |
| 10 | HOT & COLD NUMBERS | $5 | 65% | 30.1% | 1 in 3 | 1 in 9 | 32.7% | $50,000 |
| 11 | BANK HEIST | $5 | 63.4% | 29.6% | 1 in 3 | 1 in 9 | 24.6% | $50,000 |
| 12 | SEATTLE SEAHAWKS | $5 | 58.8% | 30.5% | 1 in 3 | 1 in 9 | 18.0% | $50,000 |
| 13 | QUEEN OF HEARTS | $5 | 60.6% | 30.4% | 1 in 3 | 1 in 9 | 15.8% | $50,000 |
| 14 | MONEY MAKER SLINGO TRIO 2ND ED | $5 | 61% | 30.3% | 1 in 3 | 1 in 9 | 18.0% | $50,000 |
| 15 | LUCKY FOR LIFE 19TH EDITION | $5 | 48.6% | 23.9% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 8 | 33.9% | $1,000 |
| 16 | LOTERIA GRANDE 12TH EDITION | $5 | 59.4% | 30.5% | 1 in 3 | 1 in 10 | 12.0% | $50,000 |
| 17 | WILD 10S | $5 | 60.2% | 30.1% | 1 in 3 | 1 in 10 | 11.6% | $75,000 |
| 18 | SILVER & GOLD CROSSWORD | $5 | 59.2% | 28.6% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 10 | 14.7% | $50,000 |
| 19 | PEPPERMINT BARK 7S | $5 | 59% | 28.5% | 1 in 3 | 1 in 10 | 15.7% | $500 |
Other price points: best $1 scratchers · best $2 scratchers · best $3 scratchers · best $10 scratchers · best $20 scratchers · best $30 scratchers — or the full Washington ranking.
How we rank $5 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 $5 scratcher in Washington right now?
MONEY MAKER SLINGO TRIO 3RD ED currently ranks #1 among active $5 Washington scratch-offs, based on the current odds and prizes still remaining — about 67.4% of the ticket price returned on average.
Are $5 scratchers worth it in Washington?
Active $5 Washington games currently average about 62.9% 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.