Crossword Bonanza

Game #1935 • NJ

Crossword Bonanza - New Jersey Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket

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Key Statistics

Ticket Price
$20
Top Prize
$400,000
Top Prizes Left
1
Overall Odds
1 in 3.56
Expected ROI
-34.7%
Expected Value
$13.06
Weeks in Market
33

Top Prize Status

Original Top Prize
$400,000
Current Top Prize
$400,000
Top Prizes Remaining
1

Top prizes are still available! There are 1 top prize ticket(s) remaining.

Prize Pool Analysis

Total Payout at Launch
$29,505,490
Current Prize Pool
$2,243,830
Payout Percentage
7.6%
Total Prizes at Launch
666,368
Total Prizes Remaining
48,264

Ticket Statistics

Total Tickets Printed
2,372,270
Estimated Tickets Remaining
171,819
% Tickets Remaining
7.2%

Should You Play Crossword Bonanza Right Now?

Crossword Bonanza is a $20 scratch-off that has been on the market for 33 weeks. The ROI is -34.7%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $13.06 in prize value. Only 1 of the original 3 top prizes remains — act fast if you're chasing the big one. Top prize odds have improved by 360.2% since launch — a dramatic shift in your favor. Among the 10 active $20 games in New Jersey, Crossword Bonanza ranks #2 by expected value.

Alternative Strategy

Instead of buying one Crossword Bonanza ($20) ticket, consider buying 4x Cash Lines ($5). This combination delivers $13.62 in expected value compared to $13.06 for the single ticket — a 4.3% improvement. It also gives you a 44.5% chance of winning at least one prize versus 28.1% with the single ticket. Play responsibly — lottery games are for entertainment.

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
$400,000 3 1 2 33.3% 1 in 790,757 1 in 171,819 ↑ 360%
$25,000 20 3 17 15.0% 1 in 118,614 1 in 57,273 ↑ 107%
$2,000 99 9 90 9.1% 1 in 23,962 1 in 19,091 ↑ 26%
$500 7,918 501 7,417 6.3% 1 in 300 1 in 343 ↓ 13%
$200 6,154 355 5,799 5.8% 1 in 385 1 in 484 ↓ 20%
$150 12,232 775 11,457 6.3% 1 in 194 1 in 222 ↓ 13%
$100 61,846 3,762 58,084 6.1% 1 in 38 1 in 46 ↓ 16%
$80 24,093 1,508 22,585 6.3% 1 in 98 1 in 114 ↓ 14%
$60 19,809 1,313 18,496 6.6% 1 in 120 1 in 131 ↓ 8%
$50 118,731 7,584 111,147 6.4% 1 in 20 1 in 23 ↓ 12%
$30 178,192 11,942 166,250 6.7% 1 in 13 1 in 14 ↓ 7%
FREE $20 TICKET 237,271 20,511 216,760 8.6% 1 in 10 1 in 8 ↑ 19%

* 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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