Crossword Bonanza - $ 20

State: New Jersey
Last Updated: 06/19/2026 at 09:03AM EDT
Crossword Bonanza - $ 20 scratch-off from New Jersey Lottery

Image Credit: New Jersey State Lottery

Ticket Price: $20

Expected Value (EV): -$7.09

Starting Odds: 1 in 3.56

Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 32.34

Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 22,986.27

Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 53,634.64

Estimated Tickets Remaining: 160,903.91 (6.78%)

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 -$7.09, 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 32.34.

The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 22,986.27.

For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 53,634.64.

As of the last update on 06/19/2026 at 09:03AM EDT, approximately 6.78% 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 TICKET237,27119,3961 in 10.011 in 8.317.11%
$30178,19211,1171 in 13.331 in 14.47-8.61%
$50118,7317,0391 in 201 in 22.86-14.29%
$6019,8091,2161 in 119.881 in 132.32-10.38%
$8024,0931,4091 in 98.561 in 114.2-15.87%
$10061,8463,4791 in 38.41 in 46.25-20.46%
$15012,2327031 in 194.131 in 228.88-17.9%
$2006,1543291 in 385.871 in 489.07-26.75%
$5007,9184581 in 299.91 in 351.32-17.14%
$2,0009941 in 23,986.061 in 40,225.98-67.71%
$25,0002021 in 118,7311 in 80,451.9632.24%
$400,000311 in 791,5401 in 160,903.9179.67%
Prize: FREE $20 TICKET
Total Prizes: 237,271
Prizes Remaining: 19,396
Starting Odds: 1 in 10.01
Current Odds: 1 in 8.3
Change in Odds: 17.11%
Prize: $30
Total Prizes: 178,192
Prizes Remaining: 11,117
Starting Odds: 1 in 13.33
Current Odds: 1 in 14.47
Change in Odds: -8.61%
Prize: $50
Total Prizes: 118,731
Prizes Remaining: 7,039
Starting Odds: 1 in 20
Current Odds: 1 in 22.86
Change in Odds: -14.29%
Prize: $60
Total Prizes: 19,809
Prizes Remaining: 1,216
Starting Odds: 1 in 119.88
Current Odds: 1 in 132.32
Change in Odds: -10.38%
Prize: $80
Total Prizes: 24,093
Prizes Remaining: 1,409
Starting Odds: 1 in 98.56
Current Odds: 1 in 114.2
Change in Odds: -15.87%
Prize: $100
Total Prizes: 61,846
Prizes Remaining: 3,479
Starting Odds: 1 in 38.4
Current Odds: 1 in 46.25
Change in Odds: -20.46%
Prize: $150
Total Prizes: 12,232
Prizes Remaining: 703
Starting Odds: 1 in 194.13
Current Odds: 1 in 228.88
Change in Odds: -17.9%
Prize: $200
Total Prizes: 6,154
Prizes Remaining: 329
Starting Odds: 1 in 385.87
Current Odds: 1 in 489.07
Change in Odds: -26.75%
Prize: $500
Total Prizes: 7,918
Prizes Remaining: 458
Starting Odds: 1 in 299.9
Current Odds: 1 in 351.32
Change in Odds: -17.14%
Prize: $2,000
Total Prizes: 99
Prizes Remaining: 4
Starting Odds: 1 in 23,986.06
Current Odds: 1 in 40,225.98
Change in Odds: -67.71%
Prize: $25,000
Total Prizes: 20
Prizes Remaining: 2
Starting Odds: 1 in 118,731
Current Odds: 1 in 80,451.96
Change in Odds: 32.24%
Prize: $400,000
Total Prizes: 3
Prizes Remaining: 1
Starting Odds: 1 in 791,540
Current Odds: 1 in 160,903.91
Change in Odds: 79.67%

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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