Crossword Bonanza - $ 20

State: New Jersey
Last Updated: 08/03/2026 at 08:41AM EDT
Crossword Bonanza - $ 20 scratch-off from New Jersey Lottery

Image Credit: New Jersey State Lottery

Ticket Price: $20

Expected Value (EV): -$7.07

Starting Odds: 1 in 3.56

Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 32.48

Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 22,653.34

Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 52,857.79

Estimated Tickets Remaining: 158,573.36 (6.68%)

Total $400,000 Prizes Remaining: 1 out of 3

Total $25,000 Prizes Remaining: 2 out of 20

Total $2,000 Prizes Remaining: 4 out of 99

About "Crossword Bonanza - $ 20" Scratch-Off in New Jersey

The "Crossword Bonanza - $ 20" scratch-off 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 -$7.07, 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 32.48.

The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 22,653.34.

For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 52,857.79.

As of the last update on 08/03/2026 at 08:41AM EDT, approximately 6.68% 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.

Prize Chart for "Crossword Bonanza - $ 20"

PrizeTotal Prizes Prizes Remaining Starting Odds Current Odds Change in Odds
FREE $20 TICKET237,27119,1431 in 10.011 in 8.2817.23%
$30178,19210,9531 in 13.331 in 14.48-8.64%
$50118,7316,9351 in 201 in 22.87-14.33%
$6019,8091,1961 in 119.881 in 132.59-10.6%
$8024,0931,3901 in 98.561 in 114.08-15.75%
$10061,8463,4201 in 38.41 in 46.37-20.76%
$15012,2326851 in 194.131 in 231.49-19.25%
$2006,1543171 in 385.871 in 500.23-29.64%
$5007,9184531 in 299.91 in 350.05-16.72%
$2,0009941 in 23,986.061 in 39,643.34-65.28%
$25,0002021 in 118,7311 in 79,286.6833.22%
$400,000311 in 791,5401 in 158,573.3679.97%
Prize: FREE $20 TICKET
Total Prizes: 237,271
Prizes Remaining: 19,143
Starting Odds: 1 in 10.01
Current Odds: 1 in 8.28
Change in Odds: 17.23%
Prize: $30
Total Prizes: 178,192
Prizes Remaining: 10,953
Starting Odds: 1 in 13.33
Current Odds: 1 in 14.48
Change in Odds: -8.64%
Prize: $50
Total Prizes: 118,731
Prizes Remaining: 6,935
Starting Odds: 1 in 20
Current Odds: 1 in 22.87
Change in Odds: -14.33%
Prize: $60
Total Prizes: 19,809
Prizes Remaining: 1,196
Starting Odds: 1 in 119.88
Current Odds: 1 in 132.59
Change in Odds: -10.6%
Prize: $80
Total Prizes: 24,093
Prizes Remaining: 1,390
Starting Odds: 1 in 98.56
Current Odds: 1 in 114.08
Change in Odds: -15.75%
Prize: $100
Total Prizes: 61,846
Prizes Remaining: 3,420
Starting Odds: 1 in 38.4
Current Odds: 1 in 46.37
Change in Odds: -20.76%
Prize: $150
Total Prizes: 12,232
Prizes Remaining: 685
Starting Odds: 1 in 194.13
Current Odds: 1 in 231.49
Change in Odds: -19.25%
Prize: $200
Total Prizes: 6,154
Prizes Remaining: 317
Starting Odds: 1 in 385.87
Current Odds: 1 in 500.23
Change in Odds: -29.64%
Prize: $500
Total Prizes: 7,918
Prizes Remaining: 453
Starting Odds: 1 in 299.9
Current Odds: 1 in 350.05
Change in Odds: -16.72%
Prize: $2,000
Total Prizes: 99
Prizes Remaining: 4
Starting Odds: 1 in 23,986.06
Current Odds: 1 in 39,643.34
Change in Odds: -65.28%
Prize: $25,000
Total Prizes: 20
Prizes Remaining: 2
Starting Odds: 1 in 118,731
Current Odds: 1 in 79,286.68
Change in Odds: 33.22%
Prize: $400,000
Total Prizes: 3
Prizes Remaining: 1
Starting Odds: 1 in 791,540
Current Odds: 1 in 158,573.36
Change in Odds: 79.97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Scratch-Off Price of "Crossword Bonanza - $ 20"?

Each ticket costs $20, giving you a chance to win prizes ranging from small amounts to the top jackpot.

What is the Jackpot or Top Prize You Can Win Playing "Crossword Bonanza - $ 20"?

The top prize you can win playing Crossword Bonanza - $ 20 is $400,000.

What is the Smallest Prize You Can Win Playing "Crossword Bonanza - $ 20"?

The smallest prize for Crossword Bonanza - $ 20 is FREE $20 TICKET.

What Were the Original Odds of Winning Any Prize?

The starting odds of winning any prize are approximately 1 in 3.56.

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.
  • Starting Odds: Official odds at launch for winning any prize.
  • Estimated % Tickets Remaining: Based on prizes claimed vs original prize structure.
  • Current Odds to Win Higher Prizes: Likelihood of winning prizes like $100/$1,000/$10,000 using current odds.
  • Current Odds to Win the Top Prize: Probability of winning the top prize adjusted for remaining tickets.
  • Expected Value (EV): Average return per ticket based on prizes remaining.

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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