July 2026 U.S. Scratchers Report: Best Games, Biggest Movers & Top Strategies
July 2026 tracked 2,361 active scratch-off games across 37 states — including 24 positive-ROI games across 13 states. The national average ROI held at -37.1%, and 234 games have already lost all their top prizes. At the top of the leaderboard this month: $20 BIG GEORGIA RAFFLE (GA) at +78.5% ROI.
Data period: July 2026 · 2,361 active games tracked across 37 states · Updated from official state lottery data
Executive Summary
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Games Tracked | 2,361 |
| States Covered | 37 |
| Positive ROI Games | 24 (across 13 states) |
| Average ROI (All Games) | -37.1% |
| Best Game | $20 BIG GEORGIA RAFFLE (GA) at +78.5% ROI |
| Best New Game | 500X The Cash (NC) at -16.0% ROI |
| Best State (Avg ROI) | Virginia (-25.7%) |
| Games with All Top Prizes Gone | 234 |
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 | $20 BIG GEORGIA RAFFLE | GA | $20 | +78.5% | $35.69 | $2,000,000 | 1 |
| 2 | 100X THE CASH | GA | $20 | +73.1% | $34.63 | $2,000,000 | 1 |
| 3 | $50, $100 & $500 BLOWOUT | FL | $10 | +51.4% | $15.14 | $500 | 9578 |
| 4 | Jumbo Bucks Limited | MS | $10 | +49.6% | $14.96 | $200,000 | 1 |
| 5 | SUPER CASH BLOWOUT | IN | $20 | +49.0% | $29.80 | $500 | 2574 |
| 6 | INDIANA CASH BLOWOUT | IN | $10 | +41.8% | $14.18 | $250 | 7283 |
| 7 | I CAN’T EVEN 5 | WV | $5 | +32.3% | $6.62 | $60,000 | 3 |
| 8 | Spectacular Riches | MS | $10 | +25.3% | $12.53 | $200,000 | 1 |
| 9 | 500X Money Maker | MI | $50 | +23.2% | $61.58 | $6,000,000 | 1 |
| 10 | GEMS & BLOCKS – WV POP! | WV | $5 | +22.4% | $6.12 | $50,000 | 3 |
$20 BIG GEORGIA RAFFLE (Georgia) leads the country at +78.5% ROI — every $20 ticket returns an average of $35.69 in expected value. Positive-ROI games like this tend to be short-lived because they reflect a specific imbalance between remaining prizes and remaining tickets. Once the top prizes are claimed, ROI drops fast.
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 | 2 MILLION ROYALE | RI | $50 | 1 in 1.32 |
| 2 | MEGA MULTIPLIER | RI | $30 | 1 in 1.33 |
| 3 | MAGNIFICENT MONEY | RI | $30 | 1 in 1.33 |
| 4 | RI 250 | RI | $5 | 1 in 1.33 |
| 5 | RHODE ISLAND MILLIONS | RI | $30 | 1 in 1.34 |
| 6 | THE NEXT RHODE ISLAND MILLNRE | RI | $20 | 1 in 1.35 |
| 7 | LOTERIA GRANDE | RI | $20 | 1 in 1.37 |
| 8 | $200,000 GOLDEN PAYOUT | RI | $20 | 1 in 1.37 |
| 9 | 20X CASH BLITZ | RI | $20 | 1 in 1.37 |
| 10 | $100, $200 or $400! | RI | $20 | 1 in 1.37 |
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
Games launched within the past 4 weeks and already showing strong value metrics:
| # | Game | State | Price | ROI | Top Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 500X The Cash | NC | $50 | -16.0% | $10,000,000 |
| 2 | Lady Luck | MS | $5 | -18.7% | $100,000 |
| 3 | 100Xtra | GA | $20 | -21.1% | $2,000,000 |
| 4 | Money | DC | $20 | -21.4% | $250,000 |
| 5 | Cash Fever | MS | $10 | -21.5% | $200,000 |
| 6 | $2,000,000* BANKROLL | MO | $20 | -21.5% | $2,000,000 |
| 7 | Money | MD | $10 | -21.6% | $250,000 |
| 8 | $1,000,000 Crossword 50X | IL | $25 | -22.4% | $1,000,000 |
| 9 | 50Xtra | GA | $10 | -22.6% | $1,000,000 |
| 10 | POWER 50X | IN | $50 | -22.8% | $100,000 |
95 new games launched nationwide in the past 4 weeks. New games start with all prizes intact — a natural starting point for value-conscious players who want to know exactly what they’re getting.
Top Prize Watch List
High-value games with 3 or fewer top prizes remaining. When these are claimed, the game’s value drops significantly.
| Game | State | Price | Top Prize | Left | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500X The Cash | FL | $50 | $25,000,000 | 1 | -12.2% |
| $25,000,000 GOLD RUSH MULTIPLIER | FL | $50 | $25,000,000 | 1 | -17.9% |
| Billion | OH | $50 | $15,606,610 | 2 | -11.8% |
| 40 Years of Play! | CA | $40 | $15,000,000 | 1 | -16.6% |
| Royal Jackpot | CA | $40 | $15,000,000 | 3 | -27.9% |
| $15,000,000 DIAMOND SPECTACULAR | FL | $30 | $15,000,000 | 1 | -19.4% |
| Florida 300X the Cash | FL | $30 | $15,000,000 | 1 | -7.3% |
| 50th Anniversary | OH | $50 | $15,000,000 | 2 | +10.9% |
| $1,000,000 a Year for Life | PA | $50 | $14,500,000 | 2 | -67.9% |
| 7’s | CA | $30 | $10,000,000 | 2 | -18.3% |
| 500X THE MONEY | GA | $50 | $10,000,000 | 2 | -16.5% |
| X SERIES: 200X | NY | $30 | $10,000,000 | 1 | -13.5% |
| $8,000,000 Payout | MI | $50 | $8,000,000 | 2 | -19.7% |
| $8 Million Money Maker | NC | $50 | $8,000,000 | 1 | -19.2% |
| Loteria Supreme | TX | $100 | $7,500,000 | 2 | -20.6% |
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 | -25.7% | 54 | 1 |
| 2 | Missouri | -27.5% | 42 | 0 |
| 3 | Illinois | -27.5% | 52 | 0 |
| 4 | Georgia | -27.6% | 108 | 2 |
| 5 | North Carolina | -28.1% | 80 | 0 |
| 6 | Washington D.C. | -28.5% | 81 | 2 |
| 7 | Ohio | -28.7% | 58 | 1 |
| 8 | Maryland | -28.9% | 85 | 0 |
| 9 | Mississippi | -29.0% | 71 | 4 |
| 10 | Florida | -29.0% | 64 | 2 |
Bottom 5 (Worst-Value States)
| State | Avg ROI | Games |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | -96.6% | 42 |
| Colorado | -81.7% | 84 |
| Iowa | -77.6% | 72 |
| Pennsylvania | -75.1% | 49 |
| Indiana | -53.6% | 59 |
Price Tier Analysis
Which ticket price offers the best mathematical value across all states?
| Price | Games | Avg ROI | Best Game |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 | 5 | -21.1% | $5 Million Jackpot (OK, -16.8%) |
| $50 | 66 | -21.3% | 500X Money Maker (MI, +23.2%) |
| $40 | 2 | -22.2% | 40 Years of Play! (CA, -16.6%) |
| $30 | 133 | -27.8% | DIAMONDS & GOLD (CT, +12.8%) |
| $25 | 10 | -23.8% | 200X THE MONEY (GA, -12.3%) |
| $20 | 303 | -29.0% | $20 BIG GEORGIA RAFFLE (GA, +78.5%) |
| $15 | 1 | -44.0% | The Return of the Pink Panther™ Crossword (NM, -44.0%) |
| $10 | 503 | -33.5% | $50, $100 & $500 BLOWOUT (FL, +51.4%) |
| $5 | 619 | -39.1% | I CAN’T EVEN 5 (WV, +32.3%) |
| $4 | 1 | -30.6% | DC 4 Scratcher (DC, -30.6%) |
| $3 | 159 | -46.4% | Crossword Multiplier (CO, +0.0%) |
| $2 | 339 | -43.4% | Bingo (MA, +6.6%) |
| $1 | 213 | -46.8% | Red, White & Blue $250s (MN, +0.0%) |
| $0 | 7 | -32.9% | Feelin’ Ducky (MI, -29.9%) |
The pattern is consistent month over month: higher price = better return percentage. More of a premium ticket’s cost goes to prizes rather than fixed costs. For the full explanation, see our guide: The Math of Scratchers.
All 24 Positive-ROI Games
Every game in the U.S. currently returning more than you pay — ranked by ROI:
| # | Game | State | Price | ROI | EV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $20 BIG GEORGIA RAFFLE | GA | $20 | +78.5% | $35.69 |
| 2 | 100X THE CASH | GA | $20 | +73.1% | $34.63 |
| 3 | $50, $100 & $500 BLOWOUT | FL | $10 | +51.4% | $15.14 |
| 4 | Jumbo Bucks Limited | MS | $10 | +49.6% | $14.96 |
| 5 | SUPER CASH BLOWOUT | IN | $20 | +49.0% | $29.80 |
| 6 | INDIANA CASH BLOWOUT | IN | $10 | +41.8% | $14.18 |
| 7 | I CAN’T EVEN 5 | WV | $5 | +32.3% | $6.62 |
| 8 | Spectacular Riches | MS | $10 | +25.3% | $12.53 |
| 9 | 500X Money Maker | MI | $50 | +23.2% | $61.58 |
| 10 | GEMS & BLOCKS – WV POP! | WV | $5 | +22.4% | $6.12 |
| 11 | Red Hot Cash | MS | $10 | +21.9% | $12.19 |
| 12 | 200X | DC | $20 | +20.4% | $24.07 |
| 13 | 100X | MI | $20 | +19.7% | $23.93 |
| 14 | 50X The Money | VA | $20 | +15.8% | $23.15 |
| 15 | DIAMONDS & GOLD | CT | $30 | +12.8% | $33.85 |
| 16 | 50th Anniversary | OH | $50 | +10.9% | $55.46 |
| 17 | JURASSIC PARK | NM | $10 | +8.8% | $10.88 |
| 18 | 20X the Cash | DC | $5 | +8.3% | $5.42 |
| 19 | 50X | OR | $20 | +7.5% | $21.50 |
| 20 | Bingo | MA | $2 | +6.6% | $2.13 |
| 21 | COLOSSAL CASH | IN | $50 | +6.4% | $53.22 |
| 22 | Scorching Hot 7s | FL | $10 | +3.7% | $10.37 |
| 23 | RED HOT MILLIONS | IN | $20 | +3.6% | $20.73 |
| 24 | Colossal Cash | MS | $20 | +1.9% | $20.37 |
Mississippi leads the country with 4 positive-ROI games. Visit each state’s hub page for live daily updates on these games.
How to Use This Data
- Visit your state’s page for live, daily-updated rankings — every state has its own hub at scratchersparadise.com.
- 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 — 234 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
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.
