BY PRICE · $20 TIER

The best $20 scratch-off tickets, July 2026.

Updated daily · across all US lotteries with published remaining-prize data.

TL;DR

Today's top $20 play: SUPREME 7-11 (WI, — EV/$) — buyable only in WI. See the national ranking below for every state.

National ranking — best $20 scratch-offs

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How this list is built

Rankings are computed from official state lottery remaining-prize data, refreshed daily by our autonomous scanning infrastructure. Expected value per dollar (EV/$) is the probability-weighted average payout per $1 spent, derived from current unclaimed prize counts and estimated outstanding ticket volumes. Games with insufficient data for a valid EV estimate are excluded. Learn more about EV/$ →

Frequently asked questions

Are $20 scratch-offs better value than cheaper tickets?+

Higher price points generally offer larger top prizes and sometimes better overall odds, but a higher ticket price does not guarantee a higher EV/$. What matters is the ratio of remaining high-value prizes to outstanding tickets. Our EV/$ ranking accounts for all of this regardless of price tier.

What's the best $20 scratch-off ticket right now?+

Based on current remaining-prize data, SUPREME 7-11 (WI) leads all $20 games nationally at — EV/$. This ranking is updated daily as states publish new prize counts.

How is this list updated?+

Our autonomous surveillance system queries official state lottery data feeds daily and recomputes EV/$ for every active game. The rankings you see reflect the most recent data snapshot, typically refreshed before 7 AM ET each morning.

Is buying $20 scratch-offs profitable?+

In aggregate, no — lotteries are designed to return roughly 60–70% of revenue in prizes. However, individual games can enter a brief positive-EV window when high-value prizes remain unclaimed and sell-through is advanced. The games ranked above 1.00 EV/$ on this page represent those rare exceptions today.