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Connecticut Scratch Games: Best Tickets to Buy Right Now (September 2026)

Updated today September 22, 2026 · 44 games on sale · 30 ending

As of September 22, 2026, the Connecticut scratch game with the best odds of winning anything is $30,000 CA$HWORD ($3) at 1 in 2.64 — the odds on the prizes actually left today, not the 1 in 3.74 printed on the ticket. Next best is $250,000 CA$HWORD 2ND EDITION ($20) at 1 in 2.79. For the most money back per ticket rather than the most frequent win, it is BEST CHANCE TO BE MILLIONAIRE ($50) at 80.2% — $40.12 back on a $50 ticket. All 44 games on sale are ranked below, none of them paywalled, updated every day from the official Connecticut Lottery figures. 0 of 44 have no top prize left; 0 launched in the last 30 days.

What should I buy?

The most you'll spend — only tickets costing that or less are suggested.

With $20 to spend and best value in mind, buy $100, $200 OR $500 ($20): 76.3% current payout, about $15.26 back per ticket. Runner-up: $2,000,000 JACKPOT ($20).

36 of 44 Connecticut scratch games cost $20 or less.

6 ways to rank Connecticut scratch games

Every ranking below covers all 44 games on sale and is recomputed daily. Free, in full.

Every Connecticut scratch game on sale, best payout first

Every game below carries 8 measures, ranked 6 ways, with 7 price-tier lists and a full comparison table. Nothing here is paywalled.

  1. BEST CHANCE TO BE MILLIONAIRE

    #1850
    80.2% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $40.12
    Any prize
    1 in 3.06
    Beats price
    1 in 3.06
    Top prizes
    1 of 5
    Best payout
  2. $100, $200 OR $500

    #1858
    76.3% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $15.26
    Any prize
    1 in 9.09
    Beats price
    1 in 9.09
    Top prizes
    591 of 7,505
  3. WIN BIG

    #1816
    76.3% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $22.88
    Any prize
    1 in 3.02
    Beats price
    1 in 4.10
    Top prizes
    2 of 3
  4. FABULOUS FORTUNE

    #1860
    75.2% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $22.56
    Any prize
    1 in 3.48
    Beats price
    1 in 3.48
    Top prizes
    2 of 3
  5. $2,000,000 JACKPOT

    #1796
    75.1% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $15.02
    Any prize
    1 in 3.14
    Beats price
    1 in 5.36
    Top prizes
    1 of 3
  6. LUCKY 7 TRIPLER

    #1887
    74.1% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $14.82
    Any prize
    1 in 3.06
    Beats price
    1 in 4.45
    Top prizes
    3 of 4
  7. $250,000 CA$HWORD 2ND EDITION

    #1879
    73.5% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $14.70
    Any prize
    1 in 2.79
    Beats price
    1 in 4.80
    Top prizes
    3 of 4
  8. 200X 4TH EDITION

    #1856
    72.9% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $14.58
    Any prize
    1 in 3.21
    Beats price
    1 in 5.91
    Top prizes
    1 of 3
  9. $1,000,000 EXTREME CASH

    #1699
    72.9% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $21.86
    Any prize
    1 in 3.06
    Beats price
    1 in 4.43
    Top prizes
    1 of 3
  10. $10 MILLION CASH BLOWOUT 2ND

    #1916
    72.4% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $7.24
    Any prize
    1 in 9.33
    Beats price
    1 in 9.33
    Top prizes
    1,422 of 1,958
  11. $1,000,000 TITANIUM

    #1711
    72.3% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $21.69
    Any prize
    1 in 2.99
    Beats price
    1 in 4.20
    Top prizes
    1 of 3
  12. PAY RAISE

    #1770
    71.4% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $2.14
    Any prize
    1 in 3.27
    Beats price
    1 in 6.33
    Top prizes
    1 of 3
  13. $100,000 CA$HWORD

    #1797
    71.0% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $7.10
    Any prize
    1 in 3.03
    Beats price
    1 in 6.53
    Top prizes
    1 of 21
  14. MILLIONAIRE MAKER

    #1774
    70.8% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $21.24
    Any prize
    1 in 2.90
    Beats price
    1 in 5.53
    Top prizes
    2 of 3
  15. 20X CASH 10TH EDITION

    #1813
    69.9% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $13.97
    Any prize
    1 in 4.10
    Beats price
    1 in 6.09
    Top prizes
    118 of 147
  16. $50,000 CA$HWORD 2ND EDITION

    #1830
    69.8% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $3.49
    Any prize
    1 in 3.53
    Beats price
    1 in 7.76
    Top prizes
    10 of 20
  17. $30,000 CA$HWORD 2ND EDITION

    #1853
    69.4% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $2.08
    Any prize
    1 in 3.75
    Beats price
    1 in 6.93
    Top prizes
    20 of 21
  18. $100,000 CA$HWORD 2ND EDITION

    #1878
    69.4% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $6.94
    Any prize
    1 in 3.14
    Beats price
    1 in 6.00
    Top prizes
    20 of 21
  19. $500 LOADED!

    #1873
    69.2% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $6.92
    Any prize
    1 in 4.34
    Beats price
    1 in 7.12
    Top prizes
    4,388 of 11,326
  20. EXTREME GREEN

    #1877
    68.5% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $3.42
    Any prize
    1 in 4.12
    Beats price
    1 in 7.13
    Top prizes
    2 of 4
  21. 10X CASH 18TH EDITION

    #1805
    68.1% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $6.81
    Any prize
    1 in 3.95
    Beats price
    1 in 6.78
    Top prizes
    97 of 225
  22. $250 LOADED!

    #1872
    68.1% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $3.40
    Any prize
    1 in 4.76
    Beats price
    1 in 8.32
    Top prizes
    7,748 of 14,381
  23. FIREBALL 7S

    #1885
    67.6% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $3.38
    Any prize
    1 in 4.07
    Beats price
    1 in 6.88
    Top prizes
    3 of 4
  24. PINBALL WIZARD 2ND EDITION

    #1857
    67.4% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $6.74
    Any prize
    1 in 3.68
    Beats price
    1 in 6.44
    Top prizes
    2 of 4
  25. 50X THE CASH

    #1865
    67.3% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $3.36
    Any prize
    1 in 3.85
    Beats price
    1 in 6.36
    Top prizes
    1 of 4
  26. LOTERIA 2ND EDITION

    #1895
    66.9% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $2.01
    Any prize
    1 in 3.69
    Beats price
    1 in 5.60
    Top prizes
    2 of 3
  27. RED HOT 10S

    #1886
    66.8% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $6.68
    Any prize
    1 in 3.35
    Beats price
    1 in 5.46
    Top prizes
    4 of 4
  28. $20,000 A YEAR FOR LIFE 2ND ED

    #1725
    66.6% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $1.33
    Any prize
    1 in 3.83
    Beats price
    1 in 7.91
    Top prizes
    1 of 3
  29. AMERICA 250 CONNECTICUT

    #1893
    66.4% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $3.32
    Any prize
    1 in 4.02
    Beats price
    1 in 6.99
    Top prizes
    1 of 4
  30. DIAMOND BINGO

    #1868
    66.4% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $1.99
    Any prize
    1 in 3.93
    Beats price
    1 in 6.15
    Top prizes
    2 of 4
  31. HOT 7s

    #1884
    66.1% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $0.66
    Any prize
    1 in 4.24
    Beats price
    1 in 7.35
    Top prizes
    3 of 6
  32. $30,000 CA$HWORD

    #1787
    66.0% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $1.98
    Any prize
    1 in 2.64
    Beats price
    1 in 8.35
    Top prizes
    1 of 21
  33. TWISTED TREASURE

    #1881
    64.7% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $1.94
    Any prize
    1 in 4.11
    Beats price
    1 in 6.74
    Top prizes
    2 of 4
  34. 3X THE CASH 13TH EDITION

    #1883
    64.6% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $1.94
    Any prize
    1 in 3.77
    Beats price
    1 in 9.45
    Top prizes
    9 of 10
  35. 7-11-21 10X

    #1892
    64.5% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $1.29
    Any prize
    1 in 4.16
    Beats price
    1 in 7.21
    Top prizes
    3 of 4
  36. $100 LOADED!

    #1871
    64.1% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $1.28
    Any prize
    1 in 5.21
    Beats price
    1 in 9.15
    Top prizes
    4,910 of 9,621
  37. GREEN & GOLD

    #1867
    64.1% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $1.28
    Any prize
    1 in 4.09
    Beats price
    1 in 6.70
    Top prizes
    4 of 6
  38. LADY LUCK

    #1869
    64.1% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $3.20
    Any prize
    1 in 4.17
    Beats price
    1 in 7.09
    Top prizes
    1 of 4
  39. $500,000 CA$HWORD 2ND EDITION

    #1800
    63.5% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $19.04
    Any prize
    1 in 3.69
    Beats price
    1 in 6.40
    Top prizes
    1 of 3
  40. HIT $50 2ND EDITION

    #1880
    62.7% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $0.63
    Any prize
    1 in 5.44
    Beats price
    1 in 11.3
    Top prizes
    5,627 of 8,290
  41. $50 LOADED!

    #1870
    62.4% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $0.62
    Any prize
    1 in 5.32
    Beats price
    1 in 11.2
    Top prizes
    5,828 of 12,732
  42. LOTERIA

    #1861
    62.0% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $1.86
    Any prize
    1 in 5.67
    Beats price
    1 in 9.21
    Top prizes
    2 of 3
  43. 5X THE MONEY 19TH EDITION

    #1812
    56.4% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $2.82
    Any prize
    1 in 3.88
    Beats price
    1 in 9.76
    Top prizes
    2 of 7
  44. DIAMONDS AND GOLD

    #1677
    27.2% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $8.15
    Any prize
    1 in 14.9
    Beats price
    1 in 36.0
    Top prizes
    1 of 3

Payout is what the remaining prize pool returns per dollar; profit odds count only prizes larger than the ticket price. Definitions are on the methodology page.

Compare all 44 games in a table
Connecticut Scratch Games ranked by current payout
# Game Price Payout now EV / ticket Any-prize odds Cash odds Profit odds Top prize Top left 7-day
1. BEST CHANCE TO BE MILLIONAIRE #1850 $50 80.2% $40.12 1 in 3.06 1 in 3.06 1 in 3.06 $750,000 1
2. $100, $200 OR $500 #1858 $20 76.3% $15.26 1 in 9.09 1 in 9.09 1 in 9.09 $500 591
3. WIN BIG #1816 $30 76.3% $22.88 1 in 3.02 1 in 3.02 1 in 4.10 $2,400,000 2
4. FABULOUS FORTUNE #1860 $30 75.2% $22.56 1 in 3.48 1 in 3.48 1 in 3.48 $1,500,000 2
5. $2,000,000 JACKPOT #1796 $20 75.1% $15.02 1 in 3.14 1 in 3.14 1 in 5.36 $1,500,000 1
6. LUCKY 7 TRIPLER #1887 $20 74.1% $14.82 1 in 3.06 1 in 3.06 1 in 4.45 $777,777 3
7. $250,000 CA$HWORD 2ND EDITION #1879 $20 73.5% $14.70 1 in 2.79 1 in 2.79 1 in 4.80 $250,000 3
8. 200X 4TH EDITION #1856 $20 72.9% $14.58 1 in 3.21 1 in 3.21 1 in 5.91 $750,000 1
9. $1,000,000 EXTREME CASH #1699 $30 72.9% $21.86 1 in 3.06 1 in 3.06 1 in 4.43 $825,000 1
10. $10 MILLION CASH BLOWOUT 2ND #1916 $10 72.4% $7.24 1 in 9.33 1 in 9.33 1 in 9.33 $500 1,422
11. $1,000,000 TITANIUM #1711 $30 72.3% $21.69 1 in 2.99 1 in 2.99 1 in 4.20 $825,000 1
12. PAY RAISE #1770 $3 71.4% $2.14 1 in 3.27 1 in 3.27 1 in 6.33 $25,000 1
13. $100,000 CA$HWORD #1797 $10 71.0% $7.10 1 in 3.03 1 in 3.03 1 in 6.53 $100,000 1
14. MILLIONAIRE MAKER #1774 $30 70.8% $21.24 1 in 2.90 1 in 2.90 1 in 5.53 $1,000,000 2
15. 20X CASH 10TH EDITION #1813 $20 69.9% $13.97 1 in 4.10 1 in 4.10 1 in 6.09 $20,000 118
16. $50,000 CA$HWORD 2ND EDITION #1830 $5 69.8% $3.49 1 in 3.53 1 in 3.53 1 in 7.76 $50,000 10
17. $30,000 CA$HWORD 2ND EDITION #1853 $3 69.4% $2.08 1 in 3.75 1 in 3.75 1 in 6.93 $30,000 20
18. $100,000 CA$HWORD 2ND EDITION #1878 $10 69.4% $6.94 1 in 3.14 1 in 3.14 1 in 6.00 $100,000 20
19. $500 LOADED! #1873 $10 69.2% $6.92 1 in 4.34 1 in 4.34 1 in 7.12 $500 4,388
20. EXTREME GREEN #1877 $5 68.5% $3.42 1 in 4.12 1 in 4.12 1 in 7.13 $50,000 2
21. 10X CASH 18TH EDITION #1805 $10 68.1% $6.81 1 in 3.95 1 in 3.95 1 in 6.78 $10,000 97
22. $250 LOADED! #1872 $5 68.1% $3.40 1 in 4.76 1 in 4.76 1 in 8.32 $250 7,748
23. FIREBALL 7S #1885 $5 67.6% $3.38 1 in 4.07 1 in 4.07 1 in 6.88 $77,777 3
24. PINBALL WIZARD 2ND EDITION #1857 $10 67.4% $6.74 1 in 3.68 1 in 3.68 1 in 6.44 $100,000 2
25. 50X THE CASH #1865 $5 67.3% $3.36 1 in 3.85 1 in 3.85 1 in 6.36 $100,000 1
26. LOTERIA 2ND EDITION #1895 $3 66.9% $2.01 1 in 3.69 1 in 3.69 1 in 5.60 $30,000 2
27. RED HOT 10S #1886 $10 66.8% $6.68 1 in 3.35 1 in 3.35 1 in 5.46 $100,000 4
28. $20,000 A YEAR FOR LIFE 2ND ED #1725 $2 66.6% $1.33 1 in 3.83 1 in 3.83 1 in 7.91 $575,000 1
29. AMERICA 250 CONNECTICUT #1893 $5 66.4% $3.32 1 in 4.02 1 in 4.02 1 in 6.99 $25,000 1
30. DIAMOND BINGO #1868 $3 66.4% $1.99 1 in 3.93 1 in 3.93 1 in 6.15 $30,000 2
31. HOT 7s #1884 $1 66.1% $0.66 1 in 4.24 1 in 4.24 1 in 7.35 $1,777 3
32. $30,000 CA$HWORD #1787 $3 66.0% $1.98 1 in 2.64 1 in 2.64 1 in 8.35 $30,000 1
33. TWISTED TREASURE #1881 $3 64.7% $1.94 1 in 4.11 1 in 4.11 1 in 6.74 $30,000 2
34. 3X THE CASH 13TH EDITION #1883 $3 64.6% $1.94 1 in 3.77 1 in 3.77 1 in 9.45 $30,000 9
35. 7-11-21 10X #1892 $2 64.5% $1.29 1 in 4.16 1 in 4.16 1 in 7.21 $10,000 3
36. $100 LOADED! #1871 $2 64.1% $1.28 1 in 5.21 1 in 5.21 1 in 9.15 $100 4,910
37. GREEN & GOLD #1867 $2 64.1% $1.28 1 in 4.09 1 in 4.09 1 in 6.70 $10,000 4
38. LADY LUCK #1869 $5 64.1% $3.20 1 in 4.17 1 in 4.17 1 in 7.09 $50,000 1
39. $500,000 CA$HWORD 2ND EDITION #1800 $30 63.5% $19.04 1 in 3.69 1 in 3.69 1 in 6.40 $500,000 1
40. HIT $50 2ND EDITION #1880 $1 62.7% $0.63 1 in 5.44 1 in 5.44 1 in 11.3 $50 5,627
41. $50 LOADED! #1870 $1 62.4% $0.62 1 in 5.32 1 in 5.32 1 in 11.2 $50 5,828
42. LOTERIA #1861 $3 62.0% $1.86 1 in 5.67 1 in 5.67 1 in 9.21 $30,000 2
43. 5X THE MONEY 19TH EDITION #1812 $5 56.4% $2.82 1 in 3.88 1 in 3.88 1 in 9.76 $50,000 2
44. DIAMONDS AND GOLD #1677 $30 27.2% $8.15 1 in 14.9 1 in 14.9 1 in 36.0 $825,000 1

Connecticut at a glance

Best any-prize odds
1 in 2.64
Best profit odds
1 in 3.06
Games with no top prize
0
of 44 active

Movers this week

No game moved more than a tenth of a payout point in the last seven days; Connecticut publishes claims in small batches, so most weeks are quiet.

New Connecticut scratch games (10 in the last 90 days)

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Ending soon

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About Connecticut scratch games

Connecticut sells Scratch Games in price points from $1 to $50, and the Connecticut Lottery publishes everything the analysis on this page needs: how many prizes each game started with, how many are still unclaimed, the overall odds, and — unusually — how many tickets were printed. That last figure is why the odds here are exact rather than estimated. Most states give one overall odds figure and we spread it across the prize table; Connecticut gives the ticket count, so each prize level's odds are simply tickets divided by prizes at that level. Across all 74 games the two figures agree to within a fifth of a percent. The method is on our methodology page.

Where to buy: licensed retailers across Connecticut, typically convenience stores, grocery stores and gas stations. Prizes up to $599 can be claimed at any retailer. Larger prizes are claimed at the Connecticut Lottery headquarters in Rocky Hill or by mail; the back of the ticket carries the exact instructions, and you have one year from the announced end of the game to claim.

Tax: Connecticut withholds 6.99% state tax and 24% federal on prizes over $5,000. Withholding is not the same as what you finally owe, which depends on your total income for the year. For anything large enough to change your tax bracket, talk to an accountant before you claim.

A word on what these numbers can and cannot do. Scratch game outcomes are fixed when the tickets are printed; nothing you read here changes the ticket in your hand. What the data does tell you is which games currently return more of each dollar to players and which still have their big prizes outstanding. Over many tickets that is a real difference in how much you lose. It is never an edge: every Connecticut Scratch Game returns less than it costs, by design.

Connecticut scratch games: common questions

Which Connecticut scratch game has the best odds right now?
On September 22, 2026, $30,000 CA$HWORD (#1787, $3) has the best chance of winning any prize at 1 in 2.64, based on the prizes still unclaimed against the tickets we estimate remain.
Which Connecticut scratch game pays out the most?
BEST CHANCE TO BE MILLIONAIRE (#1850, $50) leads on current payout at 80.2%, meaning about $40.12 of every $50 ticket comes back to players from the remaining prize pool.
What are the odds of winning more than the ticket price?
The best profit odds in Connecticut today belong to BEST CHANCE TO BE MILLIONAIRE (#1850, $50) at 1 in 3.06. Most games sit between 1 in 8 and 1 in 20 once break-even prizes are excluded.
Which price point is the best value in Connecticut?
Averaged across active games, the $50 tier has the highest current payout at 80.2%; the $1 tier averages 63.7%. Higher-priced tickets usually return more per dollar but win less often.
Which Connecticut scratch games still have their top prize?
44 of 44 active games still have at least one top prize unclaimed; the largest is $2,400,000 in WIN BIG (#1816, $30) with 2 of 3 left.
How often is this Connecticut data updated?
We pull the official Connecticut Lottery prize figures every day and recompute every game. This page reflects data captured on September 22, 2026. If a refresh fails for more than 48 hours, a notice appears at the top of the page instead of stale numbers being presented as current.

Every Connecticut ranking, with today's leaders

Current Payout

Most money back per dollar over time

  1. BEST CHANCE TO BE MILLIONAIRE 80.2%
  2. $100, $200 OR $500 76.3%
  3. WIN BIG 76.3%

All 44 ranked by payout →

Current Winning Odds

Best chance to win any prize today

  1. $30,000 CA$HWORD 1 in 2.64
  2. $250,000 CA$HWORD 2ND EDITION 1 in 2.79
  3. MILLIONAIRE MAKER 1 in 2.90

All 44 ranked by any-prize odds →

Current Cash Odds

Best chance at a cash prize, not a free ticket

  1. $30,000 CA$HWORD 1 in 2.64
  2. $250,000 CA$HWORD 2ND EDITION 1 in 2.79
  3. MILLIONAIRE MAKER 1 in 2.90

All 44 ranked by cash odds →

Odds to Win More Than the Ticket Price

Best chance to win more than the ticket cost

  1. BEST CHANCE TO BE MILLIONAIRE 1 in 3.06
  2. FABULOUS FORTUNE 1 in 3.48
  3. WIN BIG 1 in 4.10

All 44 ranked by profit odds →

Top Prizes Remaining

Biggest top prizes still unclaimed

  1. WIN BIG $2,400,000
  2. FABULOUS FORTUNE $1,500,000
  3. $2,000,000 JACKPOT $1,500,000

All 44 ranked by top prizes remaining →

Current Top Prize Odds

Best shot at the headline jackpot

  1. $500 LOADED! 1 in 168
  2. $250 LOADED! 1 in 180
  3. $100 LOADED! 1 in 187

All 44 ranked by top-prize odds →

Understanding the numbers

Source: Connecticut Lottery official prize data, captured September 22, 2026. See sources and methodology.