Crossword Deluxe

Game #676 • NM

Crossword Deluxe - New Mexico Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket

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Key Statistics

Ticket Price
$5
Top Prize
$5,000
Top Prizes Left
3
Overall Odds
1 in 3.85
Expected ROI
-47.0%
Expected Value
$2.65
Weeks in Market
4

Top Prize Status

Original Top Prize
$5,000
Current Top Prize
$5,000
Top Prizes Remaining
3

Top prizes are still available! There are 3 top prize ticket(s) remaining.

Prize Pool Analysis

Total Payout at Launch
$1,632,665
Current Prize Pool
$1,367,065
Payout Percentage
83.7%
Total Prizes at Launch
158,015
Total Prizes Remaining
134,082

Ticket Statistics

Total Tickets Printed
608,357
Estimated Tickets Remaining
516,215
% Tickets Remaining
84.9%

Should You Play Crossword Deluxe Right Now?

Crossword Deluxe is a $5 scratch-off that has been on the market for 4 weeks. The ROI is -47.0%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $2.65 in prize value. There are 3 of the original 4 top prizes still available. Top prize odds are holding steady with a -11.5% change since launch. Among the 9 active $5 games in New Mexico, Crossword Deluxe ranks #5 by expected value. If you're looking for the best value at this price point, also consider Money Rush ($3.30 EV) and Fiery 5s ($2.87 EV).

Alternative Strategy

Instead of buying one Crossword Deluxe ($5) ticket, consider buying 1x Lucky Numbers ($3) + 1x Cherry Twist ($2). This combination delivers $2.76 in expected value compared to $2.65 for the single ticket — a 4.1% improvement. It also gives you a 43.9% chance of winning at least one prize versus 26.0% with the single ticket.

Analysis based on current remaining prizes and our ROI model. Updated April 12, 2026.

Prize Breakdown

Prize Amount Total Prizes Remaining Claimed % Left Original Odds Estimated Odds Change
$5,000 4 3 1 75.0% 1 in 152,089 1 in 172,072 ↓ 12%
$500 62 53 9 85.5% 1 in 9,812 1 in 9,740 ↑ 0.74%
$100 596 492 104 82.6% 1 in 1,021 1 in 1,049 ↓ 3%
$40 10,148 8,414 1,734 82.9% 1 in 60 1 in 61 ↓ 2%
$20 10,112 8,470 1,642 83.8% 1 in 60 1 in 61 ↓ 1%
$15 20,293 16,990 3,303 83.7% 1 in 30 1 in 30 ↓ 1%
$10 45,721 38,468 7,253 84.1% 1 in 13 1 in 13 ↓ 0.85%
$5 30,460 26,175 4,285 85.9% 1 in 20 1 in 20 ↑ 1%
TICKET 40,619 35,017 5,602 86.2% 1 in 15 1 in 15 ↑ 2%

* Original odds based on total tickets printed. Estimated odds calculated from remaining tickets and prizes. Positive change (↑) means better odds now than at launch.

Additional Information

Last Updated: April 12, 2026

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