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All Top Prizes Have Been Claimed

This game no longer has any top prize tickets available. While you can still win smaller prizes, the largest prizes have all been claimed.

King of Crossword

Game #2294 • VA

King of Crossword - Virginia Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket

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Key Statistics

Ticket Price
$10
Top Prize
$300,000
Top Prizes Left
0
Overall Odds
1 in 3.69
Expected ROI
-31.9%
Expected Value
$6.81
Weeks in Market
71

Top Prize Status

Original Top Prize
$300,000
Current Top Prize
$300,000
Top Prizes Remaining
0

All top prize tickets have been claimed. The highest-value prizes are no longer available.

Prize Pool Analysis

Total Payout at Launch
$21,132,180
Current Prize Pool
$3,421,440
Payout Percentage
16.2%
Total Prizes at Launch
794,832
Total Prizes Remaining
136,243

Ticket Statistics

Total Tickets Printed
2,932,930
Estimated Tickets Remaining
502,736
% Tickets Remaining
17.1%

Should You Play King of Crossword Right Now?

King of Crossword is a $10 scratch-off that has been on the market for 71 weeks. The ROI is -31.9%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $6.81 in prize value. All top prizes have been claimed — focus on lower tiers if you're still interested. Among the 12 active $10 games in Virginia, King of Crossword ranks #10 by expected value. If you're looking for the best value at this price point, also consider Power Payout Multiplier ($8.44 EV) and Mega 777s ($7.59 EV).

Alternative Strategy

Instead of buying one King of Crossword ($10) ticket, consider buying 2x RED 7S DOUBLER ($5). This combination delivers $7.38 in expected value compared to $6.81 for the single ticket — a 8.4% improvement. It also gives you a 45.8% chance of winning at least one prize versus 27.1% with the single ticket.

Analysis based on current remaining prizes and our ROI model. Updated May 27, 2026.

Prize Breakdown

Prize Amount Total Prizes Remaining Claimed % Left Original Odds Estimated Odds Change
$300,000 3 0 3 0.0% 1 in 977,643 N/A → 0%
$10,000 12 2 10 16.7% 1 in 244,411 1 in 251,368 ↓ 3%
$600 292 41 251 14.0% 1 in 10,044 1 in 12,262 ↓ 18%
$500 469 80 389 17.1% 1 in 6,254 1 in 6,284 ↓ 0.49%
$200 11,018 1,839 9,179 16.7% 1 in 266 1 in 273 ↓ 3%
$100 24,505 4,098 20,407 16.7% 1 in 120 1 in 123 ↓ 2%
$60 24,474 4,097 20,377 16.7% 1 in 120 1 in 123 ↓ 2%
$40 110,124 18,409 91,715 16.7% 1 in 27 1 in 27 ↓ 2%
$20 293,563 50,029 243,534 17.0% 1 in 10 1 in 10 ↓ 0.58%
$10 330,372 57,648 272,724 17.4% 1 in 9 1 in 9 ↑ 2%

* Original odds based on total tickets printed. Estimated odds calculated from remaining tickets and prizes. Positive change (↑) means better odds now than at launch.

Historical Trends

This section tracks how King of Crossword has performed over time. Daily prize claims, top prize depletion events, and overall prize pool changes are computed by comparing consecutive daily snapshots of remaining prizes at each tier.

Additional Information

Last Updated: May 27, 2026

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