Minnesota Scratch-Off Tickets Ranked by Expected Return
37 active games from official Minnesota Lottery data · 37 with calculable return · updated Aug 2, 2026. Ranked best to worst by expected return per $1.
| # | Game | Price | Return / $1 | Top Prize | Est. Tickets Left | Prize Tiers Left |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Casino Millions#2028 | $50 | $0.81 / $1 | $1,000,000 | 504,433 | 14/14 |
| 2 | Money#2055 | $50 | $0.74 / $1 | $100,000 | 836,067 | 13/13 |
| 3 | Top Secret Crossword#2072 | $20 | $0.73 / $1 | $300,000 | 398,840 | 18/18 |
| 4 | $10,000 Large#2081 | $20 | $0.72 / $1 | $10,000 | 552,516 | 12/12 |
| 5 | Power Shot Multiplier#2070 | $20 | $0.72 / $1 | $500,000 | 435,602 | 18/18 |
| 6 | Perfect 10s#2096 | $10 | $0.72 / $1 | $200,000 | 968,989 | 13/13 |
| 7 | Fortune#2090 | $20 | $0.72 / $1 | $500,000 | 1,055,120 | 18/18 |
| 8 | Big Win#2036 | $20 | $0.71 / $1 | $500,000 | 877,587 | 18/18 |
| 9 | Minnesota Cash Blowout#2088 | $10 | $0.71 / $1 | $100 | 1,468,800 | 2/2 |
| 10 | Cash Bar Multiplier#2075 | $10 | $0.70 / $1 | $1,000 | 1,418,151 | 8/8 |
| 11 | Cash Bar#2053 | $10 | $0.70 / $1 | $1,000 | 1,121,824 | 8/8 |
| 12 | Lucky Lines Gold#2098 | $10 | $0.69 / $1 | $200,000 | 1,674,738 | 11/11 |
| 13 | Crossword Gems#2056 | $5 | $0.69 / $1 | $100,000 | 2,148,470 | 16/16 |
| 14 | 2026#2071 | $5 | $0.69 / $1 | $50,000 | 858,843 | 14/14 |
| 15 | Forest Fortune#2086 | $5 | $0.69 / $1 | $100,000 | 1,943,104 | 15/15 |
| 16 | Crossword Wizard#2078 | $10 | $0.69 / $1 | $200,000 | 638,041 | 8/8 |
| 17 | Win $100, $200, or $500#2095 | $20 | $0.69 / $1 | $500 | 3,029,597 | 3/3 |
| 18 | Struck by Luck#2089 | $5 | $0.69 / $1 | $100,000 | 1,919,408 | 15/15 |
| 19 | Black Ice#2003 | $10 | $0.68 / $1 | $200,000 | 726,403 | 11/11 |
| 20 | Double Play#1982 | $5 | $0.68 / $1 | $100,000 | 1,827,985 | 15/15 |
| 21 | Jumanji#2094 | $5 | $0.68 / $1 | $100,000 | 2,447,658 | 10/10 |
| 22 | Kayak Crossword#2084 | $5 | $0.67 / $1 | $100,000 | 1,453,861 | 14/14 |
| 23 | Cosmic Crossword#2074 | $3 | $0.67 / $1 | $25,000 | 717,682 | 8/8 |
| 24 | Triple Red Hot 777s#2076 | $5 | $0.67 / $1 | $77,777 | 853,588 | 17/17 |
| 25 | Crisscross Cash#2038 | $3 | $0.67 / $1 | $25,000 | 1,646,022 | 10/10 |
| 26 | State Fair Crossword#2099 | $3 | $0.66 / $1 | $30,000 | 2,613,863 | 9/9 |
| 27 | Crossword Multiplier#2092 | $3 | $0.66 / $1 | $21,000 | 2,114,377 | 23/23 |
| 28 | Bonus Game Bingo#2048 | $3 | $0.66 / $1 | $25,000 | 1,120,208 | 13/13 |
| 29 | $500 Frenzy#2097 | $5 | $0.66 / $1 | $500 | 2,808,208 | 7/7 |
| 30 | Outdoors and S'mores Crossword#2083 | $3 | $0.66 / $1 | $30,000 | 1,581,085 | 11/11 |
| 31 | Lucky Stars#2087 | $3 | $0.65 / $1 | $30,000 | 1,629,332 | 13/13 |
| 32 | Gnome Series#2054 | $2 | $0.65 / $1 | $10,000 | 1,643,130 | 12/12 |
| 33 | Cash Stash#2037 | $2 | $0.65 / $1 | $10,000 | 1,417,500 | 11/11 |
| 34 | Break the Bank#2091 | $2 | $0.65 / $1 | $10,000 | 1,835,433 | 11/11 |
| 35 | Red, White & Blue $250s#2093 | $1 | $0.63 / $1 | $250 | 3,380,200 | 8/8 |
| 36 | Moola#2082 | $1 | $0.63 / $1 | $5,000 | 1,385,406 | 10/10 |
| 37 | Pocket Change#2077 | $1 | $0.63 / $1 | $5,000 | 692,767 | 10/10 |
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Minnesota scratch-off FAQ
What is the best scratch-off ticket in Minnesota right now?
As of our latest update, the Minnesota scratch-off with the highest expected return is Casino Millions, a $50 ticket returning about $0.81 per $1. Rankings change daily as prizes are claimed, so the table above always shows the current order.
How are Minnesota scratch-off odds and returns calculated?
We take the official remaining-prize data published by the Minnesota Lottery and divide the value of all unclaimed prizes by the estimated number of tickets remaining. That gives each game's expected return per dollar spent.
How often is the Minnesota scratch-off data updated?
Every day. We refresh Minnesota prize data daily from the official Minnesota Lottery source, so the rankings reflect prizes claimed since the game launched.
Do better odds mean I will make money on Minnesota scratch-offs?
No. Like all lottery games, Minnesota scratch-offs carry a negative expected return on average — a higher-ranked ticket simply loses you less, not nothing. Play for fun, not for income.
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