Crossword Bonanza - $ 20
State: New Jersey
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 11:36AM EDT
Image Credit: New Jersey State Lottery
Ticket Price: $20
Expected Value (EV): -$6.59
Starting Odds: 1 in 3.56
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 28.07
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 15,691.18
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 62,764.73
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 439,353.11 (18.18%)
Total $400,000 Prizes Remaining: 2 out of 3
Total $25,000 Prizes Remaining: 5 out of 20
Total $2,000 Prizes Remaining: 21 out of 100
About "Crossword Bonanza - $ 20" Scratch-Off Game in New Jersey
The "Crossword Bonanza - $ 20" scratch-off game is one of the lottery options available in New Jersey. The price of a ticket is $20.
The Expected Value (EV) of a ticket in Crossword Bonanza - $ 20 is -$6.59, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 3.56.
The odds of winning at least $100 in Crossword Bonanza - $ 20 are 1 in 28.07.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 15,691.18.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 62,764.73.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 11:36AM EDT, approximately 18.18% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in New Jersey's Crossword Bonanza - $ 20 scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FREE $20 TICKET | 241,646 | 46,997 | 1 in 10 | 1 in 9.35 | 6.54% |
| $30 | 181,312 | 32,015 | 1 in 13.33 | 1 in 13.72 | -2.94% |
| $50 | 120,854 | 20,814 | 1 in 20 | 1 in 21.11 | -5.54% |
| $60 | 20,166 | 3,537 | 1 in 119.86 | 1 in 124.22 | -3.64% |
| $80 | 24,519 | 4,274 | 1 in 98.58 | 1 in 102.8 | -4.28% |
| $100 | 62,850 | 10,856 | 1 in 38.46 | 1 in 40.47 | -5.23% |
| $150 | 12,512 | 2,203 | 1 in 193.18 | 1 in 199.43 | -3.24% |
| $200 | 6,220 | 1,099 | 1 in 388.6 | 1 in 399.78 | -2.88% |
| $500 | 8,061 | 1,465 | 1 in 299.85 | 1 in 299.9 | -0.02% |
| $2,000 | 100 | 21 | 1 in 24,170.8 | 1 in 20,921.58 | 13.44% |
| $25,000 | 20 | 5 | 1 in 120,854 | 1 in 87,870.62 | 27.29% |
| $400,000 | 3 | 2 | 1 in 805,693.33 | 1 in 219,676.56 | 72.73% |
How Are the Odds Calculated for New Jersey Scratch-Off Games?
The odds and statistics for New Jersey's scratch-off games are based on official lottery data processed through statistical models. This is to help players understand their chances of winning in New Jersey's scratch-off games. Here's how each metric is determined:
- Starting Odds: These are the official odds provided by the New Jersey lottery at the scratch-off game's launch. They indicate the probability of winning any prize when all tickets are still in circulation.
- Estimated % Tickets Remaining: If not provided by the state, this is estimated based on the number of claimed prizes relative to the game's original prize structure. For example, if a game started with 1 million scratch-off tickets and half of the top prizes have been claimed, it is estimated that about 50% of the scratch-off tickets have been sold.
- Current Odds to Win $100/$1,000/$10,000 or More: These odds indicate the likelihood of winning higher-tier prizes in New Jersey scratch-off games. They are determined by summing the probabilities of all applicable prize amounts using the current odds.
- Current Odds to Win the Grand Prize: This metric shows the probability of winning the game's largest prize, adjusted for the estimated remaining tickets and current odds.
- Expected Value (EV): EV represents the average return of a single scratch-off ticket based on the current prizes remaining. It is calculated by multiplying each prize amount by its probability of winning (prizes remaining ÷ estimated tickets remaining), summing these values, and subtracting the ticket price. A positive EV indicates an expected profit per ticket, while a negative EV indicates an expected loss.
Games, prizes, and odds for New Jersey scratch-off games are sourced directly fromThe Official New Jersey Lottery website.