Crossword - $ 3
Image Credit: New Jersey State Lottery
Ticket Price: $3
Expected Value (EV): -$1.35
Starting Odds: 1 in 4.89
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 457.44
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 336,134.63
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 816,326.97
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 5,714,288.78 (40.21%)
Total $20,000 Prizes Remaining: 7 out of 20
Total $5,000 Prizes Remaining: 10 out of 22
Total $500 Prizes Remaining: 16 out of 46
About "Crossword - $ 3" Scratch-Off in New Jersey
The "Crossword - $ 3" scratch-off is one of the lottery options available in New Jersey. The price of a ticket is $3.
The Expected Value (EV) of a ticket in Crossword - $ 3 is -$1.35, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 4.89.
The odds of winning at least $100 in Crossword - $ 3 are 1 in 457.44.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 336,134.63.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 816,326.97.
As of the last update on 10/05/2025 at 08:54AM EDT, approximately 40.21% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in New Jersey's Crossword - $ 3 scratch-off.
Prize Chart for "Crossword - $ 3"
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FREE $3 TICKET | 995,111 | 429,818 | 1 in 14.28 | 1 in 13.29 | 6.9% |
| $5 | 852,214 | 335,047 | 1 in 16.67 | 1 in 17.06 | — |
| $10 | 596,929 | 228,617 | 1 in 23.81 | 1 in 25 | — |
| $25 | 426,291 | 161,677 | 1 in 33.33 | 1 in 35.34 | — |
| $100 | 33,042 | 12,459 | 1 in 430.06 | 1 in 458.65 | — |
| $500 | 46 | 16 | 1 in 308,915.22 | 1 in 357,143.05 | — |
| $5,000 | 22 | 10 | 1 in 645,913.64 | 1 in 571,428.88 | 11.53% |
| $20,000 | 20 | 7 | 1 in 710,505 | 1 in 816,326.97 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scratch-off price of "Crossword - $ 3"?
Each ticket costs $3, giving you a chance to win prizes ranging from small amounts to the top jackpot.
What is the jackpot or highest prize you can win playing "Crossword - $ 3"?
The grand prize you can win playing "Crossword - $ 3" is $20,000.
What is the smallest prize you can win playing "Crossword - $ 3"?
The smallest prize for "Crossword - $ 3" is FREE $3 TICKET.
What were the original odds of winning any prize?
The starting odds of winning any prize are approximately 1 in 1 in 4.89.
How are the odds calculated for New Jersey scratch-offs?
The odds and statistics for New Jersey's scratch-offs 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-offs.
- Starting Odds: These are the official odds provided by the New Jersey lottery at the scratch-off'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-offs and half of the top prizes have been claimed, it is estimated that about 50% of the scratch-offs 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-offs. 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 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.
Where does Scratch-Off Hub get information on New Jersey lottery scratch-offs, odds, prizes remaining, and tickets remaining?
Games, prizes, and odds for New Jersey scratch-offs are sourced directly from The Official New Jersey Lottery Website.
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