Crossword Bonanza - $ 20
State: New Jersey
Last Updated: 08/23/2025 at 08:37AM EDT
Image Credit: New Jersey State Lottery
Ticket Price: $20
Expected Value (EV): -$7.57
Starting Odds: 1 in 3.56
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 26.9
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 19,460.13
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 103,223.28
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 2,374,135.36 (99.98%)
Total $400,000 Prizes Remaining: 3 out of 3
Total $25,000 Prizes Remaining: 20 out of 20
Total $2,000 Prizes Remaining: 99 out of 99
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 -$7.57, 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 26.9.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 19,460.13.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 103,223.28.
As of the last update on 08/23/2025 at 08:37AM EDT, approximately 99.98% 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 | 237,271 | 237,218 | 1 in 10.01 | 1 in 10.01 | -0% |
| $30 | 178,192 | 178,158 | 1 in 13.33 | 1 in 13.33 | 0% |
| $50 | 118,731 | 118,704 | 1 in 20 | 1 in 20 | -0% |
| $60 | 19,809 | 19,807 | 1 in 119.88 | 1 in 119.86 | 0.01% |
| $80 | 24,093 | 24,089 | 1 in 98.56 | 1 in 98.56 | 0% |
| $100 | 61,846 | 61,834 | 1 in 38.4 | 1 in 38.4 | 0% |
| $150 | 12,232 | 12,230 | 1 in 194.13 | 1 in 194.12 | 0% |
| $200 | 6,154 | 6,153 | 1 in 385.87 | 1 in 385.85 | 0% |
| $500 | 7,918 | 7,917 | 1 in 299.9 | 1 in 299.88 | 0.01% |
| $2,000 | 99 | 99 | 1 in 23,986.06 | 1 in 23,981.17 | 0.02% |
| $25,000 | 20 | 20 | 1 in 118,731 | 1 in 118,706.77 | 0.02% |
| $400,000 | 3 | 3 | 1 in 791,540 | 1 in 791,378.45 | 0.02% |
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.