West Virginia Scratch-Off Tickets Ranked by Expected Return
50 active games from official West Virginia Lottery data · 50 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 | Global Header Menu#1251 | $30 | $0.77 / $1 | $300,000 | 494,763 | 10/10 |
| 2 | Global Header Menu#1211 | $30 | $0.75 / $1 | $10,000 | 69,479 | 7/7 |
| 3 | Global Header Menu#1266 | $30 | $0.75 / $1 | $5,000 | 288,272 | 7/7 |
| 4 | Global Header Menu#1219 | $10 | $0.73 / $1 | $75,000 | 393,823 | 9/9 |
| 5 | Global Header Menu#1176 | $20 | $0.72 / $1 | $20,000 | 103,491 | 9/9 |
| 6 | Global Header Menu#1185 | $10 | $0.72 / $1 | $75,000 | 222,677 | 9/9 |
| 7 | Global Header Menu#1240 | $10 | $0.71 / $1 | $75,000 | 413,283 | 10/10 |
| 8 | Global Header Menu#1218 | $20 | $0.71 / $1 | $100,000 | 261,361 | 10/10 |
| 9 | Global Header Menu#1232 | $20 | $0.71 / $1 | $10,000 | 299,990 | 8/8 |
| 10 | Global Header Menu#1257 | $20 | $0.71 / $1 | $50,000 | 336,369 | 8/8 |
| 11 | Global Header Menu#1245 | $20 | $0.71 / $1 | $100,000 | 265,110 | 9/9 |
| 12 | Global Header Menu#1246 | $10 | $0.71 / $1 | $75,000 | 537,124 | 9/9 |
| 13 | WILD RED 7S#1261 | $20 | $0.71 / $1 | $70,000 | 399,454 | 8/8 |
| 14 | Global Header Menu#1201 | $20 | $0.71 / $1 | $75,000 | 124,431 | 9/9 |
| 15 | CHERRIES-GEMS-GREEN-ELECTRIC ST#1253 | $10 | $0.71 / $1 | $50,000 | 462,352 | 8/8 |
| 16 | Global Header Menu#1252 | $10 | $0.71 / $1 | $75,000 | 295,071 | 9/9 |
| 17 | Global Header Menu#1226 | $5 | $0.71 / $1 | $50,000 | 254,884 | 9/10 |
| 18 | Global Header Menu#1233 | $20 | $0.71 / $1 | $50,000 | 202,362 | 9/9 |
| 19 | Global Header Menu#1274 | $10 | $0.70 / $1 | $50,000 | 538,486 | 8/8 |
| 20 | Global Header Menu#1254 | $10 | $0.70 / $1 | $5,000 | 586,594 | 7/7 |
| 21 | Global Header Menu#1235 | $10 | $0.70 / $1 | $10,000 | 196,832 | 9/9 |
| 22 | Global Header Menu#1262 | $10 | $0.70 / $1 | $60,000 | 617,616 | 8/8 |
| 23 | Global Header Menu#1273 | $10 | $0.70 / $1 | $500 | 484,859 | 7/7 |
| 24 | LION'S SHARE#1255 | $10 | $0.69 / $1 | $50,000 | 372,115 | 8/8 |
| 25 | Global Header Menu#1157 | $10 | $0.69 / $1 | $500 | 66,412 | 9/9 |
| 26 | Global Header Menu#1209 | $5 | $0.69 / $1 | $25,000 | 570,864 | 9/9 |
| 27 | TACO - BREW MATCH#1260 | $5 | $0.68 / $1 | $20,000 | 463,256 | 13/13 |
| 28 | Global Header Menu#1267 | $5 | $0.68 / $1 | $50,000 | 1,153,725 | 13/13 |
| 29 | Global Header Menu#1220 | $5 | $0.68 / $1 | $50,000 | 647,344 | 12/12 |
| 30 | Global Header Menu#1258 | $5 | $0.68 / $1 | $50,000 | 1,084,812 | 10/10 |
| 31 | Global Header Menu#1263 | $5 | $0.68 / $1 | $5,000 | 556,873 | 8/8 |
| 32 | Global Header Menu#1259 | $5 | $0.68 / $1 | $25,000 | 580,593 | 8/8 |
| 33 | Global Header Menu#1247 | $5 | $0.67 / $1 | $50,000 | 457,550 | 9/9 |
| 34 | Global Header Menu#1272 | $5 | $0.67 / $1 | $10,000 | 434,480 | 6/6 |
| 35 | Global Header Menu#1276 | $5 | $0.67 / $1 | $10,000 | 505,827 | 8/8 |
| 36 | Global Header Menu#1244 | $5 | $0.67 / $1 | $35,000 | 1,190,367 | 11/11 |
| 37 | Global Header Menu#1225 | $5 | $0.67 / $1 | $35,000 | 409,244 | 11/11 |
| 38 | Global Header Menu#1265 | $5 | $0.67 / $1 | $500 | 225,611 | 7/7 |
| 39 | Global Header Menu#1212 | $5 | $0.66 / $1 | $25,000 | 303,842 | 9/9 |
| 40 | Global Header Menu#1228 | $5 | $0.66 / $1 | $50,000 | 336,851 | 13/13 |
| 41 | Global Header Menu#1250 | $5 | $0.65 / $1 | $20,000 | 206,412 | 7/7 |
| 42 | Global Header Menu#1230 | $2 | $0.64 / $1 | $20,000 | 1,295,181 | 12/12 |
| 43 | Global Header Menu#1248 | $2 | $0.64 / $1 | $20,000 | 679,037 | 10/10 |
| 44 | Global Header Menu#1256 | $2 | $0.63 / $1 | $7,000 | 2,242,416 | 13/13 |
| 45 | Global Header Menu#1199 | $2 | $0.63 / $1 | $7,000 | 963,486 | 13/13 |
| 46 | Global Header Menu#1277 | $1 | $0.61 / $1 | $500 | 1,844,278 | 9/9 |
| 47 | Global Header Menu#1264 | $1 | $0.61 / $1 | $500 | 1,535,526 | 9/9 |
| 48 | Global Header Menu#1243 | $1 | $0.60 / $1 | $1,000 | 962,989 | 8/8 |
| 49 | Global Header Menu#1249 | $1 | $0.59 / $1 | $5,000 | 600,383 | 8/8 |
| 50 | Global Header Menu#1241 | $1 | $0.58 / $1 | $500 | 730,674 | 9/9 |
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West Virginia scratch-off FAQ
What is the best scratch-off ticket in West Virginia right now?
As of our latest update, the West Virginia scratch-off with the highest expected return is Global Header Menu, a $30 ticket returning about $0.77 per $1. Rankings change daily as prizes are claimed, so the table above always shows the current order.
How are West Virginia scratch-off odds and returns calculated?
We take the official remaining-prize data published by the West Virginia 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 West Virginia scratch-off data updated?
Every day. We refresh West Virginia prize data daily from the official West Virginia Lottery source, so the rankings reflect prizes claimed since the game launched.
Do better odds mean I will make money on West Virginia scratch-offs?
No. Like all lottery games, West Virginia 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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