Crossword Bonanza - $ 20

State: New Jersey
Last Updated: 07/09/2026 at 09:14AM EDT
Crossword Bonanza - $ 20 scratch-off from New Jersey Lottery

Image Credit: New Jersey State Lottery

Ticket Price: $20

Expected Value (EV): -$7.43

Starting Odds: 1 in 3.56

Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 28.41

Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 14,968.98

Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 62,370.76

Estimated Tickets Remaining: 374,224.57 (15.9%)

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

Total $25,000 Prizes Remaining: 5 out of 20

Total $2,000 Prizes Remaining: 19 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 -$7.43, 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 28.41.

The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 14,968.98.

For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 62,370.76.

As of the last update on 07/09/2026 at 09:14AM EDT, approximately 15.9% 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 TICKET235,36840,4371 in 101 in 9.257.43%
$30176,46127,1601 in 13.341 in 13.78-3.32%
$50117,65817,7431 in 201 in 21.09-5.46%
$6019,6652,9731 in 119.661 in 125.87-5.19%
$8023,8353,5471 in 98.731 in 105.5-6.86%
$10061,2429,1741 in 38.421 in 40.79-6.16%
$15012,1361,8471 in 193.91 in 202.61-4.49%
$2006,1069321 in 385.381 in 401.53-4.19%
$5007,8521,1931 in 299.691 in 313.68-4.67%
$2,00099191 in 23,769.291 in 19,696.0317.14%
$25,0002051 in 117,6581 in 74,844.9136.39%
$400,000311 in 784,386.671 in 374,224.5752.29%
Prize: FREE $20 TICKET
Total Prizes: 235,368
Prizes Remaining: 40,437
Starting Odds: 1 in 10
Current Odds: 1 in 9.25
Change in Odds: 7.43%
Prize: $30
Total Prizes: 176,461
Prizes Remaining: 27,160
Starting Odds: 1 in 13.34
Current Odds: 1 in 13.78
Change in Odds: -3.32%
Prize: $50
Total Prizes: 117,658
Prizes Remaining: 17,743
Starting Odds: 1 in 20
Current Odds: 1 in 21.09
Change in Odds: -5.46%
Prize: $60
Total Prizes: 19,665
Prizes Remaining: 2,973
Starting Odds: 1 in 119.66
Current Odds: 1 in 125.87
Change in Odds: -5.19%
Prize: $80
Total Prizes: 23,835
Prizes Remaining: 3,547
Starting Odds: 1 in 98.73
Current Odds: 1 in 105.5
Change in Odds: -6.86%
Prize: $100
Total Prizes: 61,242
Prizes Remaining: 9,174
Starting Odds: 1 in 38.42
Current Odds: 1 in 40.79
Change in Odds: -6.16%
Prize: $150
Total Prizes: 12,136
Prizes Remaining: 1,847
Starting Odds: 1 in 193.9
Current Odds: 1 in 202.61
Change in Odds: -4.49%
Prize: $200
Total Prizes: 6,106
Prizes Remaining: 932
Starting Odds: 1 in 385.38
Current Odds: 1 in 401.53
Change in Odds: -4.19%
Prize: $500
Total Prizes: 7,852
Prizes Remaining: 1,193
Starting Odds: 1 in 299.69
Current Odds: 1 in 313.68
Change in Odds: -4.67%
Prize: $2,000
Total Prizes: 99
Prizes Remaining: 19
Starting Odds: 1 in 23,769.29
Current Odds: 1 in 19,696.03
Change in Odds: 17.14%
Prize: $25,000
Total Prizes: 20
Prizes Remaining: 5
Starting Odds: 1 in 117,658
Current Odds: 1 in 74,844.91
Change in Odds: 36.39%
Prize: $400,000
Total Prizes: 3
Prizes Remaining: 1
Starting Odds: 1 in 784,386.67
Current Odds: 1 in 374,224.57
Change in Odds: 52.29%

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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