Best Rhode Island Scratch Off Tickets: Odds, Remaining Prizes & More
Find the best scratch-off tickets to buy in Rhode Island right now. We rank all 50 active Rhode Island Lottery scratch-off games by ROI, odds, and remaining prizes — updated daily from official sources. Use the tabs below to filter by best value, best odds, newest releases, or games to avoid.
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How We Calculate Value, ROI & Grades
Every game on this page shows the same four figures and a letter grade. Here’s what each one means.
- Top prize — the game’s largest advertised prize, as published by the Rhode Island Lottery.
- Top prizes unclaimed — how many of those the Rhode Island Lottery has not yet recorded as claimed. An unclaimed prize may already be sitting on a ticket someone has bought, so this doesn’t guarantee one is still on a shelf.
- Published odds — the Rhode Island Lottery’s original “1 in X” chance of winning any prize, which includes winning back just the ticket price. These are the odds set when the game was printed, not a recalculation of the odds among unsold tickets.
- Est. ROI — the estimated average gain or loss against what you spend. −20% means roughly 80¢ back per $1. We work it out from the prize counts the lottery reports and an estimate of how many tickets remain, so it’s a model rather than a measurement, and any single ticket can land far from the average.
- Grade — our 0–100 score shown as a letter, A being 85 or above. The largest single factor is whether a game still has unclaimed top prizes. Among the games that do, the grade is driven mostly by estimated return and by how the top-prize odds have moved since launch.
We read official Rhode Island Lottery prize reports daily. ROI and grades are our own calculations, not official lottery ratings. Read our full methodology for how we source data, estimate remaining tickets, and calculate expected value, ROI and the Rhode Island game grades.
Prize Activity Summary
Over the past 31 days, scratch-off games in this state paid out approximately $6.2 million in prizes, averaging $200,772 per day across 43 active games. The overall prize pool decreased by 2.5% during this period, with 127,568 individual prizes claimed across all tiers. 2 MILLION ROYALE leads in prize activity with $325,375 claimed ($50 ticket). Only 1 top prize remains. 100X THE MONEY follows with $311,810 in claims, with only 2 top prizes remaining.
Cheaper combinations that beat a single ticket
For some Rhode Island tickets, spending the same money on two or more cheaper tickets gives a higher total expected value. These are the ones where that is currently true.
Instead of
COUNT UP CASH
$2
Buy instead
2× HOLIDAY CASH $1
Both cost $2, but the pair carries about +21.8% more expected value than the single ticket.
$2 6 of 7 have a cheaper combination worth more +11.6% avg
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Instead of COUNT UP CASH #1418
Buy instead 2× HOLIDAY CASH $1 +21.8%
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Instead of SAPPHIRE BLUE 2X #1491
Buy instead 2× HOLIDAY CASH $1 +13.1%
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Instead of RHODE ISLAND LOTERIA #1483
Buy instead 2× HOLIDAY CASH $1 +12.6%
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Instead of CROSSWORD! 39 #1434
Buy instead 2× HOLIDAY CASH $1 +12.0%
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Instead of CLASSIC BINGO #1439
Buy instead 2× HOLIDAY CASH $1 +6.4%
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Instead of HIT $40 #1523
Buy instead 2× HOLIDAY CASH $1 +3.6%
$3 1 of 1 have a cheaper combination worth more +4.3% avg
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Instead of RHODE ISLAND LOTERIA #1484
Buy instead 1× HOLIDAY BUCKS $2 + 1× HOLIDAY CASH $1 +4.3%
$5 15 of 17 have a cheaper combination worth more +3.8% avg
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Instead of $30,000 SILVER PAYOUT #1461
Buy instead 2× HOLIDAY BUCKS $2 + 1× HOLIDAY CASH $1 +8.3%
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Instead of BOSTON CELTICS #1500
Buy instead 2× HOLIDAY BUCKS $2 + 1× HOLIDAY CASH $1 +5.5%
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Instead of SOCCER FORTUNE #1504
Buy instead 2× HOLIDAY BUCKS $2 + 1× HOLIDAY CASH $1 +5.1%
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Instead of WHEEL OF FORTUNE #1453
Buy instead 2× HOLIDAY BUCKS $2 + 1× HOLIDAY CASH $1 +4.9%
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Instead of 50X THE MONEY #1425
Buy instead 2× HOLIDAY BUCKS $2 + 1× HOLIDAY CASH $1 +4.5%
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Instead of RHODE ISLAND SUPER LOTERIA #1446
Buy instead 2× HOLIDAY BUCKS $2 + 1× HOLIDAY CASH $1 +4.1%
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Instead of SUPER CROSSWORD #1417
Buy instead 2× HOLIDAY BUCKS $2 + 1× HOLIDAY CASH $1 +3.8%
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Instead of RED HOT CASH #1497
Buy instead 2× HOLIDAY BUCKS $2 + 1× HOLIDAY CASH $1 +3.8%
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Instead of 24 KARAT LINKED WINS #1458
Buy instead 2× HOLIDAY BUCKS $2 + 1× HOLIDAY CASH $1 +3.7%
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Instead of CASH BLAST #1495
Buy instead 2× HOLIDAY BUCKS $2 + 1× HOLIDAY CASH $1 +3.7%
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Instead of 5X MULTIPLIER #1451
Buy instead 2× HOLIDAY BUCKS $2 + 1× HOLIDAY CASH $1 +3.6%
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Instead of PATRIOTS #1505
Buy instead 2× HOLIDAY BUCKS $2 + 1× HOLIDAY CASH $1 +2.7%
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Instead of EMERALD GREEN 5X #1492
Buy instead 2× HOLIDAY BUCKS $2 + 1× HOLIDAY CASH $1 +1.7%
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Instead of ACES HIGH #1476
Buy instead 2× HOLIDAY BUCKS $2 + 1× HOLIDAY CASH $1 +1.6%
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Instead of GHOSTBUSTERS JUMANJI #1501
Buy instead 2× HOLIDAY BUCKS $2 + 1× HOLIDAY CASH $1 +0.8%
$10 8 of 11 have a cheaper combination worth more +3.5% avg
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Instead of MEGA CROSSWORD #1411
Buy instead 2× 10 YEARS OF CASH $5 +5.9%
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Instead of MEGA LOTERIA #1475
Buy instead 2× 10 YEARS OF CASH $5 +4.6%
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Instead of THUNDER STRUCK #1455
Buy instead 2× 10 YEARS OF CASH $5 +3.6%
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Instead of 100X THE MONEY #1477
Buy instead 2× 10 YEARS OF CASH $5 +3.5%
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Instead of HOLIDAY GOLD #1509
Buy instead 2× 10 YEARS OF CASH $5 +2.8%
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Instead of PINBALL WIZARD #1402
Buy instead 2× 10 YEARS OF CASH $5 +2.7%
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Instead of RUBY RED 10X #1493
Buy instead 2× 10 YEARS OF CASH $5 +2.3%
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Instead of $50,000 BONUS MATCH #1482
Buy instead 2× 10 YEARS OF CASH $5 +2.3%
$20 5 of 8 have a cheaper combination worth more +6.1% avg
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Instead of $100, $200 or $400! #1485
Buy instead 2× LUCKY MATCH $10 +15.4%
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Instead of THE NEXT RHODE ISLAND MILLNRE #1456
Buy instead 2× LUCKY MATCH $10 +6.1%
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Instead of CASH EXTRAVAGANZA #1489
Buy instead 2× LUCKY MATCH $10 +3.9%
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Instead of CASH CROWN #1488
Buy instead 2× LUCKY MATCH $10 +2.7%
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Instead of DIAMOND MINE 20X #1494
Buy instead 2× LUCKY MATCH $10 +2.6%
$30 3 of 3 have a cheaper combination worth more +7.4% avg
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Instead of MEGA MULTIPLIER #1474
Buy instead 1× $200,000 GOLDEN PAYOUT $20 + 1× LUCKY MATCH $10 +10.7%
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Instead of MAGNIFICENT MONEY #1496
Buy instead 1× $200,000 GOLDEN PAYOUT $20 + 1× LUCKY MATCH $10 +6.2%
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Instead of RHODE ISLAND MILLIONS #1448
Buy instead 1× $200,000 GOLDEN PAYOUT $20 + 1× LUCKY MATCH $10 +5.3%
Expected value is an average across many tickets, not a prediction for any single purchase, and every one of these games still returns less than it costs on average. Figures are recalculated daily from remaining prizes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best Rhode Island scratch-offs to buy right now?
Our three top-graded Rhode Island scratch-offs today are $200,000 GOLDEN PAYOUT ($20), 2 MILLION ROYALE ($50) and LOTERIA GRANDE ($20). Each still has at least one top prize left. Even these pay back less than they cost on average. Rankings change daily as prizes are claimed.
Which Rhode Island scratch-off is most likely to win?
The Rhode Island game with the best odds of winning any prize is 2 MILLION ROYALE ($50) at 1 in 1.32. It still has 1 top prize of $2,000,000 left. Most of those wins are small, often just your ticket price back, so good odds are not the same as a good buy.
What's the best Rhode Island scratch-off at each price?
Our top-graded pick at each price today: $1: HOLIDAY CASH; $2: HOLIDAY BUCKS; $3: RHODE ISLAND LOTERIA (#1484); $5: 10 YEARS OF CASH; $10: LUCKY MATCH; $20: $200,000 GOLDEN PAYOUT; $30: MAGNIFICENT MONEY; $50: 2 MILLION ROYALE. The price filter on this page ranks every game at each price.
Which Rhode Island scratch-offs should I avoid?
None stand out right now: every Rhode Island game on sale still has at least one top prize left.
How do I claim a winning Rhode Island scratch-off?
Prizes up to $599 can be cashed at any lottery retailer in Rhode Island, and larger prizes at the Lottery Headquarters (Cranston). Prizes of $600 and above must be claimed at Lottery Headquarters, 1425 Pontiac Ave., Cranston (or by mail to Headquarters). Our guide to where to cash scratch-off tickets covers the forms and ID you need. Federal tax of 24% is withheld on prizes over $5,000, and Rhode Island taxes lottery winnings as income at up to 5.99% (more on taxes on scratch-off winnings).
How long do I have to claim a Rhode Island scratch-off?
You have 365 days from the date the lottery officially ends the game, not from the day you bought the ticket. Check a game's end date before you buy, especially if it is ending soon. Our guide to whether scratch-off tickets expire lists every state's deadline.
Can I buy Rhode Island scratch-offs online or with a card?
Yes, online: Rhode Island iLottery (eInstants) sells digital instant games in Rhode Island, though those are separate games from the paper tickets sold in stores. You must be 18 or older to buy. More in our guides to buying scratch-offs online and with a debit card.
Do more expensive Rhode Island scratch-offs have better odds?
Usually, yes. The typical (median) game at each price, with its odds of winning any prize and what it pays back per dollar: $1, 1 in 1.47 and about 68 cents; $2, 1 in 1.49 and about 63 cents; $3, 1 in 1.47 and about 67 cents; $5, 1 in 1.47 and about 68 cents; $10, 1 in 1.43 and about 70 cents; $20, 1 in 1.37 and about 74 cents; $30, 1 in 1.33 and about 77 cents; $50, 1 in 1.32 and about 85 cents. Payback tends to rise with price, but you still lose money on average at every price.
Are Rhode Island scratch-offs worth it, or do any pay back more than they cost?
Not as an investment. Right now 0 of the 50 Rhode Island games on sale are expected to pay back more than they cost. The best, $200,000 GOLDEN PAYOUT ($20), still returns about 85 cents per dollar, and the typical game about 69 cents. A scratch-off that pays back more than it costs is rare and does not last long, so play for fun with money you can afford to lose. More on whether scratch-off tickets are worth it.
Should I buy Rhode Island games that are ending soon?
Sometimes, when good prizes are still left. No Rhode Island games are ending within the next 90 days, so there is no Ending Soon filter on this page right now. Bear in mind that scratch-off tickets do expire: in Rhode Island you have 365 days from the date the lottery officially ends the game.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for educational purposes only. All data is sourced from the official Rhode Island lottery website 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.
