June 2026 U.S. Scratchers Report: Best Games, Biggest Movers & Top Strategies
June 2026 saw 26 positive-ROI games across 12 states — a healthy month for data-driven scratch-off players. Georgia leads the nation with an extraordinary +73.1% ROI on 100X THE CASH, while Indiana, Mississippi, and West Virginia continue to offer multiple profitable options. Nationwide, we tracked 2,326 active games across 43 states plus DC, with an average ROI of -36.9%. Ohio launched a wave of impressive new games (including a 50th Anniversary $50 ticket at +9.1% ROI), and Michigan’s brand-new 500X Money Maker debuted at +22.9%.
Data period: June 2026 · 2,326 active games tracked across 43 states + DC · Updated from official state lottery data
Executive Summary
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Games Tracked | 2,326 |
| States Covered | 43 + DC |
| Positive ROI Games | 26 (across 12 states) |
| Average ROI (All Games) | -36.9% |
| Best Game | 100X THE CASH (GA) at +73.1% ROI |
| Best New Game | 500X Money Maker (MI) at +22.9% ROI |
| Best State (Avg ROI) | Virginia (-26.9%) |
| Games with All Top Prizes Gone | 232 |
National Top 10: Best Value Games
These are the best scratch-off tickets to buy anywhere in the United States right now, ranked by Return on Investment (ROI).
| # | Game | State | Price | ROI | EV | Top Prize | Top Left |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100X THE CASH | GA | $20 | +73.1% | $34.62 | $2,000,000 | 1 |
| 2 | $20 BIG GEORGIA RAFFLE | GA | $20 | +54.0% | $30.80 | $2,000,000 | 1 |
| 3 | $50, $100 & $500 BLOWOUT | FL | $10 | +51.4% | $15.14 | $500 | 11,016 |
| 4 | Jumbo Bucks Limited | MS | $10 | +49.4% | $14.94 | $200,000 | 1 |
| 5 | SUPER CASH BLOWOUT | IN | $20 | +49.0% | $29.81 | $500 | 2,736 |
| 6 | INDIANA CASH BLOWOUT | IN | $10 | +41.9% | $14.19 | $250 | 7,521 |
| 7 | PICKLE-GRAFFITI-BOW WOW-JALAPENO KENO | WV | $5 | +31.8% | $6.59 | $50,000 | 3 |
| 8 | Spectacular Riches | MS | $10 | +25.0% | $12.50 | $200,000 | 1 |
| 9 | RED HOT MILLIONS | IN | $20 | +24.6% | $24.92 | $2,000,000 | 2 |
| 10 | TACO – BREW MATCH | WV | $5 | +24.1% | $6.20 | $50,000 | 2 |
Why Georgia Dominates
Georgia holds both the #1 and #2 spots this month. 100X THE CASH has been running for 125 weeks — over two years — and still shows +73.1% ROI. This happens when lower-tier prizes deplete faster than high-value ones, concentrating remaining value. With only 1 top prize of $2,000,000 left, the game is living on borrowed time. Similarly, $20 BIG GEORGIA RAFFLE at 174 weeks old maintains +54% ROI with its last $2M prize.
Florida’s $50, $100 & $500 BLOWOUT (#3) is interesting because it has no large jackpot — its “top prize” is just $500 — but the prize structure is so concentrated in small wins that it returns $15.14 on every $10 ticket on average. Indiana and Mississippi round out the top 10 with multiple entries each, reflecting consistently player-friendly prize structures in those states.
Top 10 Best Odds
These games have the best overall odds of winning any prize — meaning you’ll hit a win more frequently, though prizes may be smaller.
| # | Game | State | Price | Current Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Set For Life | AZ | $50 | 1 in 2.18 |
| 2 | Million Dollar Crossword | AZ | $30 | 1 in 2.30 |
| 3 | SUPER-SIZED BUCKS POWER 25X | GA | $25 | 1 in 2.34 |
| 4 | $5 Million Jackpot | OK | $100 | 1 in 2.37 |
| 5 | Royal Jackpot | CA | $40 | 1 in 2.43 |
| 6 | Kentucky Jackpot | KY | $30 | 1 in 2.45 |
| 7 | JUMBO JUMBO BUCKS | GA | $10 | 1 in 2.47 |
| 8 | 200X THE MONEY | GA | $25 | 1 in 2.48 |
| 9 | MILLIONAIRE MAKER | GA | $30 | 1 in 2.53 |
| 10 | SIZZLING HOT $500,000 | GA | $25 | 1 in 2.54 |
Arizona’s Set For Life ($50) offers the best odds in the country — you win something almost every other ticket. Georgia dominates this list too with 5 entries, thanks to their game design philosophy of frequent smaller wins. Remember: best odds doesn’t mean best value — a 1 in 2 odds game might return mostly break-even prizes. Always check ROI alongside odds.
Best New Games This Month
These games launched within the past 4 weeks and already show strong value metrics:
| # | Game | State | Price | ROI | Top Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PICKLE-GRAFFITI-BOW WOW-JALAPENO KENO | WV | $5 | +31.8% | $50,000 |
| 2 | 500X Money Maker | MI | $50 | +22.9% | $6,000,000 |
| 3 | 100X | MI | $20 | +18.3% | $2,000,000 |
| 4 | Set For Life | OH | $5 | +15.6% | $681,178 |
| 5 | 50th Anniversary | OH | $50 | +9.1% | $15,000,000 |
| 6 | $3,000,000 Cash Spectacular | NH | $30 | -7.4% | $3,000,000 |
| 7 | Holiday Millions | OH | $30 | -8.0% | $2,000,000 |
| 8 | $1,000,000 Cash Is King | OH | $20 | -2.2% | $654,596 |
766 new games launched nationwide in June — but only a handful debut with positive ROI. West Virginia’s creatively-named PICKLE-GRAFFITI-BOW WOW-JALAPENO KENO leads at +31.8%, while Michigan’s 500X Money Maker ($50) is an impressive new premium ticket. Ohio had the biggest launch month with multiple games debuting near break-even or positive territory, including a 50th Anniversary ticket with a $15,000,000 top prize.
Top Prize Watch List
These high-value games have 3 or fewer top prizes remaining. When these prizes are claimed, the game’s value drops significantly.
| Game | State | Price | Top Prize | Left | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500X The Cash | FL | $50 | $25,000,000 | 1 | -12.4% |
| $25,000,000 GOLD RUSH MULTIPLIER | FL | $50 | $25,000,000 | 1 | -18.1% |
| $20 Million Supreme | TX | $100 | $20,000,000 | 1 | -16.5% |
| Billion | OH | $50 | $15,606,610 | 2 | -12.0% |
| 50th Anniversary | OH | $50 | $15,000,000 | 2 | +9.1% |
| Florida 300X the Cash | FL | $30 | $15,000,000 | 1 | -8.3% |
| 40 Years of Play! | CA | $40 | $15,000,000 | 1 | -18.1% |
| X SERIES: 200X | NY | $30 | $10,000,000 | 1 | -15.1% |
| $8,000,000 Payout | MI | $50 | $8,000,000 | 3 | -17.3% |
| 500X THE MONEY | VA | $50 | $7,000,000 | 1 | -13.9% |
422 games are down to 3 or fewer top prizes of $500K+. Florida has two $25 million prizes hanging by a thread, and Texas’s $20 Million Supreme is on its last top prize. Ohio’s new 50th Anniversary is notable — it debuted at +9.1% ROI with a $15M top prize and only 2 remaining. That’s an exceptional value proposition that won’t last.
State Rankings: Best & Worst Value
Average ROI across all active games in each state. Higher (less negative) = better value for players.
Top 10 Best-Value States
| Rank | State | Avg ROI | Games | Positive ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virginia | -26.9% | 60 | 1 |
| 2 | Illinois | -27.0% | 53 | 0 |
| 3 | Missouri | -27.2% | 38 | 0 |
| 4 | North Carolina | -28.0% | 80 | 0 |
| 5 | Georgia | -28.2% | 103 | 2 |
| 6 | Ohio | -28.5% | 83 | 2 |
| 7 | DC | -28.7% | 81 | 2 |
| 8 | Maryland | -28.8% | 82 | 0 |
| 9 | Mississippi | -28.8% | 78 | 5 |
| 10 | Florida | -28.8% | 64 | 2 |
Bottom 5 (Worst-Value States)
| State | Avg ROI | Games |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | -96.1% | 43 |
| Colorado | -83.3% | 87 |
| Iowa | -78.3% | 50 |
| Pennsylvania | -74.6% | 50 |
| Indiana | -52.6% | 58 |
Virginia takes the #1 spot for best average ROI (-26.9%), edging out Illinois (-27.0%) and Missouri (-27.2%). This is a tight race at the top — the difference between #1 and #5 is only 1.3 percentage points. Mississippi leads in positive-ROI game count (5), making it the best state if you specifically want to play profitable games. Indiana is an interesting case — it appears in both the bottom 5 (due to many very negative games) AND the national top 10 leaderboard (thanks to several outlier positive-ROI games).
Price Tier Analysis
Which ticket price offers the best mathematical value across all states?
| Price | Games | Avg ROI | Best Game |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 | 5 | -18.8% | $20 Million Supreme (TX) |
| $50 | 66 | -22.9% | 500X Money Maker (MI, +22.9%) |
| $40 | 2 | -23.4% | 40 Years of Play! (CA) |
| $25 | 10 | -24.8% | $2M Ultimate Granite Bonus (NH) |
| $30 | 136 | -27.7% | DIAMONDS & GOLD (CT, +3.9%) |
| $20 | 296 | -29.1% | 100X THE CASH (GA, +73.1%) |
| $10 | 489 | -33.3% | $50, $100 & $500 BLOWOUT (FL, +51.4%) |
| $5 | 618 | -38.9% | PICKLE-GRAFFITI-BOW WOW (WV, +31.8%) |
| $3 | 155 | -45.9% | Crossword Multiplier (CO) |
| $2 | 334 | -42.6% | Bingo (MA, +6.5%) |
| $1 | 206 | -46.3% | Red, White & Blue $250s (MN) |
The pattern is clear and consistent: higher price = better return percentage. The $100 tier averages -18.8% ROI while $1 tickets average -46.3%. This makes mathematical sense — more of a premium ticket’s cost goes to prizes rather than fixed costs. For a detailed explanation, read our guide: The Math of Scratchers: Odds vs. EV vs. ROI Explained.
That said, you can find positive-ROI games at every tier above $2 — it’s just rarer at lower price points.
All 26 Positive-ROI Games
These are every game in the U.S. currently returning more than you pay — ranked by ROI:
| # | Game | State | Price | ROI | EV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100X THE CASH | GA | $20 | +73.1% | $34.62 |
| 2 | $20 BIG GEORGIA RAFFLE | GA | $20 | +54.0% | $30.80 |
| 3 | $50, $100 & $500 BLOWOUT | FL | $10 | +51.4% | $15.14 |
| 4 | Jumbo Bucks Limited | MS | $10 | +49.4% | $14.94 |
| 5 | SUPER CASH BLOWOUT | IN | $20 | +49.0% | $29.81 |
| 6 | INDIANA CASH BLOWOUT | IN | $10 | +41.9% | $14.19 |
| 7 | PICKLE-GRAFFITI-BOW WOW-JALAPENO KENO | WV | $5 | +31.8% | $6.59 |
| 8 | Spectacular Riches | MS | $10 | +25.0% | $12.50 |
| 9 | RED HOT MILLIONS | IN | $20 | +24.6% | $24.92 |
| 10 | TACO – BREW MATCH | WV | $5 | +24.1% | $6.20 |
| 11 | 500X Money Maker | MI | $50 | +22.9% | $61.43 |
| 12 | Red Hot Cash | MS | $10 | +21.4% | $12.14 |
| 13 | 100X | MI | $20 | +18.3% | $23.65 |
| 14 | 200X | DC | $20 | +17.4% | $23.48 |
| 15 | Set For Life | OH | $5 | +15.6% | $5.78 |
| 16 | 50th Anniversary | OH | $50 | +9.1% | $54.55 |
| 17 | JURASSIC PARK | NM | $10 | +8.5% | $10.85 |
| 18 | 200X Cash Blitz | MS | $20 | +7.7% | $21.55 |
| 19 | 50X The Money | VA | $20 | +7.7% | $21.54 |
| 20 | 20X the Cash | DC | $5 | +7.6% | $5.38 |
| 21 | COLOSSAL CASH | IN | $50 | +6.6% | $53.30 |
| 22 | Bingo | MA | $2 | +6.5% | $2.13 |
| 23 | DIAMONDS & GOLD | CT | $30 | +3.9% | $31.18 |
| 24 | Scorching Hot 7s | FL | $10 | +3.4% | $10.34 |
| 25 | Diamond White | MS | $10 | +2.2% | $10.22 |
| 26 | 50X | OR | $20 | +1.5% | $20.29 |
Mississippi leads with 5 positive-ROI games, followed by Indiana (4), and Georgia, Ohio, Michigan, DC, West Virginia, and Florida (2 each). Connecticut, New Mexico, Oregon, Virginia, and Massachusetts each have 1. Visit each state’s page for live updates on these games.
Strategy: Combo Recommendations
Our combo strategy analysis shows that in most states, buying two cheaper tickets delivers more expected value than one expensive ticket at the same total cost. The best combos this month:
- Illinois $20 tier: 2× $1,000,000 Ca$h Cha$er ($10) delivers +16.2% more EV than the average $20 game
- Check your state’s hub page for state-specific combo recommendations updated daily
The principle works because expensive games carry proportionally higher marketing costs and retailer commissions. Two well-chosen cheaper tickets often have better combined prize structures.
How to Use This Data
- Visit your state’s page for live, daily-updated rankings: see our full list of state pages
- Prioritize ROI over odds — a game with 1 in 3 odds but -50% ROI is worse than 1 in 5 odds at -20% ROI
- Avoid games with all top prizes claimed — 232 games nationwide have no jackpots left
- Check the Top Prize Watch List — games with 1 remaining top prize can lose value overnight
- Understand the math: Odds vs. EV vs. ROI Explained
Related Resources
- The Math of Scratchers: Odds vs. EV vs. ROI Explained
- Why 2× $5 Beats 1× $10
- Do Scratch-Off Tickets Expire? State-by-State Guide
- Which Scratch-Off Tickets Win the Most?
- Our Methodology
- Illinois Scratchers Report — June 2026
Disclaimer: This information is provided for educational purposes only. All data is sourced from official state lottery websites and is updated regularly, but we cannot guarantee 100% accuracy. Lottery games are games of chance, and past performance does not guarantee future results. Please play responsibly and never spend more than you can afford to lose. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER.
