Best South Dakota Scratch Off Tickets: Odds, Remaining Prizes & More
Discover the top South Dakota scratch-off tickets with daily data updates on odds, remaining prizes, and ROI. Whether you're hunting for the best South Dakota lottery scratchers or checking South Dakota instant win games and remaining prizes, we've got you covered with automated updates straight from official sources.
Best Value
BIG MONEY
$600,000 CASH SPECTACULAR
$200,000 WINNING 7S
Best Odds
$600,000 CASH SPECTACULAR
$200,000 WINNING 7S
BIG MONEY
Top Prizes Claimed
CASHWORD GOLD
50X THE CASH
FAST CASH
$600,000 CASH SPECTACULAR
$30
$200,000 WINNING 7S
$20
BIG MONEY
$20
MONEY MAKER
$30
PLATINUM PAYOUT
$20
100X EXTREME CASH!
$20
CASHWORD SUPREME
$10
CASHWORD GOLD
$10
Instant Jackpot
$10
WIN WIN WIN
$20
50X THE CASH
$10
50X EXTREME CASH!
$10
JURASSIC PARK
$10
$70,000 GOLD RUSH
$10
ONE-WORD CROSSWORD
$5
$25,000 GOLD RUSH
$5
MERRY BRIGHT
$5
RUBY RED 7'S
$5
SUPER HOT 777S
$5
MONEY MADNESS
$5
EXTREME GREEN
$5
FAST CASH
$5
MONEY CASHWORD
$3
MAX MONEY
$5
20X EXTREME CASH!
$5
$1,000 GOLD RUSH
$1
MULTIPLIER BINGO
$3
LUCKY 7
$1
MOOLA
$1
$5,000 GOLD RUSH
$2
10X EXTREME CASH!
$2
LOTS OF $100'S
$2
VAULTS of CASH
$3
$50, $150 OR $250!
$10📚 South Dakota Guides & Resources
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South Dakota Scratchers Report — May 2026
Monthly analysis: best games, trends, strategies, and price tier breakdown -
The Math of Scratchers: Odds vs. EV vs. ROI Explained
Understand how we calculate value — with real examples -
Why 2× $5 Beats 1× $10
Data-backed proof that splitting your budget often wins -
National Scratchers Report — April 2026
See how South Dakota compares to all 43 states
Prize Activity Summary
Over the past 31 days, scratch-off games in this state paid out approximately $2.5 million in prizes, averaging $81,619 per day across 34 active games. The overall prize pool decreased by 7.1% during this period, with 129,730 individual prizes claimed across all tiers. MONEY MAKER leads in prize activity with $263,700 claimed ($30 ticket). 3 top prizes remain. $600,000 CASH SPECTACULAR follows with $259,680 in claims, with only 1 top prize remaining.
Smart Combo Strategies by Price Tier
Our analysis found that some South Dakota scratch-off tickets can be beaten by buying a combination of cheaper tickets with higher total expected value. Here's a breakdown by price tier.
| Price Tier | Games Improved | Avg EV Improvement | Best Combo Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3 | 2 of 3 games (66.7%) | +4.0% | 1x LOTS OF $100'S ($2) + 1x LUCKY 7 ($1) |
| $5 | 2 of 10 games (20.0%) | +9.5% | 1x MONEY CASHWORD ($3) + 1x LOTS OF $100'S ($2) |
| $10 | 4 of 8 games (50.0%) | +9.3% | 2x MONEY MADNESS ($5) |
| $20 | 1 of 5 games (20.0%) | +10.4% | 2x 50X EXTREME CASH! ($10) |
| $30 | 2 of 2 games (100.0%) | +19.2% | 1x BIG MONEY ($20) + 1x 50X EXTREME CASH! ($10) |
Expected value improvement is calculated from current remaining prizes. Combo strategies use the best-performing game at each cheaper price tier.
Games With Better Alternatives
These games have a cheaper ticket combination that delivers more expected value for the same price.
How We Calculate Value & ROI
We use real-time remaining prizes data to figure out the Return on Investment (ROI) for every active scratchers game.
Expected Value (EV) = total dollar amount you can expect to win back per ticket, based on:
- Every remaining prize tier
- Current probability of hitting each prize (remaining count ÷ estimated tickets left)
ROI = (EV − ticket price) ÷ ticket price × 100%
- Positive ROI (e.g., +12%) → the scratchers game is currently profitable on average
- Negative ROI → expected loss per dollar spent (most games fall here)
This situation changes frequently as players claim prizes and the South Dakota Lottery updates official data. We recommend checking back regularly, as new games and updated prize data can create fresh opportunities.
Odds vs ROI – What Actually Matters?
Odds tell you the chance of winning any prize on a single lottery ticket. For example, 1 in 4 odds means you have about a 25% chance of winning something (any amount) on average. It's based on the total prizes and tickets printed by the South Dakota Lottery, and it doesn't change much as prizes are claimed.
ROI (Return on Investment) measures how much money you can expect to get back per dollar spent on scratchers, after accounting for the current remaining prizes and their values. It's basically expected value minus ticket price.
In short:
- Odds = probability of winning something
- ROI = actual money value of the game based on what's left to win
Smart Tips for Playing South Dakota Scratchers
- Focus on South Dakota scratchers with the highest ROI and expected value to maximize your wins.
- Check Best Value and Best Odds tabs above for the current top performers.
- New releases (see Newest tab) start with all prizes intact and typically give you the best chance of winning a big prize.
- Games approaching their end date can sometimes offer interesting opportunities if significant prizes remain unclaimed (see Ending Soon tab when available).
- Avoid games where all top prizes have been claimed — their ROI drops significantly.
- Check back often — ticket data changes daily!
- Never play more than you can afford to lose. Even with our data, it is still a game of chance.
Current South Dakota Scratch-Off Insights
There are currently 1 South Dakota scratch-off games with positive ROI.
There are currently 4 games with all top prizes claimed.
34 games are approaching their end dates.
Why play new releases? Recently launched games start with all prizes intact and often give you the best mathematical edge.
When top prizes are gone, the expected value of remaining tickets drops — focus instead on games still showing strong ROI in the table above.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best scratch-off tickets to buy in South Dakota?
Our data shows that lottery scratchers with the highest ROI give you the best chance among South Dakota instant win games. Use the Best Value tab above to see the current top performers.
Why Play South Dakota Scratch Offs?
The South Dakota Lottery offers a variety of scratch-off tickets and instant games, with jackpots up to millions of dollars. Check remaining prizes on these lottery tickets to avoid duds.
What is the difference between odds and ROI?
Odds tell you the chance of winning any prize on a single lottery ticket. ROI (Return on Investment) measures how much money you can expect to get back per dollar spent, after accounting for remaining prizes. In short: Odds = probability of winning something; ROI = actual money value of the game based on what's left to win.
Are there any South Dakota scratchers with positive ROI right now?
Yes — check the Best Value tab. There are currently 1 positive ROI games available.
Should I play ending-soon games?
Sometimes yes — when significant prizes remain, these can offer great value. See the Ending Soon tab (when data is available for South Dakota).
Disclaimer: This information is provided for educational purposes only. All data is sourced from the official South Dakota 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.