Crossword - $ 3
State: New Jersey
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 11:36AM EDT
Image Credit: New Jersey State Lottery
Ticket Price: $3
Expected Value (EV): -$1.30
Starting Odds: 1 in 4.89
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 440.91
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 331,755.08
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 691,156.42
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 8,293,877 (58.37%)
Total $20,000 Prizes Remaining: 12 out of 20
Total $5,000 Prizes Remaining: 13 out of 22
Total $500 Prizes Remaining: 28 out of 46
About "Crossword - $ 3" Scratch-Off Game in New Jersey
The "Crossword - $ 3" scratch-off game 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 -$1.30, 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 440.91.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 331,755.08.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 691,156.42.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 11:36AM EDT, approximately 58.37% 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 game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FREE $3 TICKET | 995,111 | 601,479 | 1 in 14.28 | 1 in 13.79 | 3.44% |
| $5 | 852,214 | 492,151 | 1 in 16.67 | 1 in 16.85 | -1.07% |
| $10 | 596,929 | 340,360 | 1 in 23.81 | 1 in 24.37 | -2.36% |
| $25 | 426,291 | 241,960 | 1 in 33.33 | 1 in 34.28 | -2.83% |
| $100 | 33,042 | 18,758 | 1 in 430.06 | 1 in 442.15 | -2.81% |
| $500 | 46 | 28 | 1 in 308,915.22 | 1 in 296,209.89 | 4.11% |
| $5,000 | 22 | 13 | 1 in 645,913.64 | 1 in 637,990.54 | 1.23% |
| $20,000 | 20 | 12 | 1 in 710,505 | 1 in 691,156.42 | 2.72% |
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.