Crossword Bonanza - $ 20

State: New Jersey
Last Updated: 05/25/2026 at 09:19AM EDT
Crossword Bonanza - $ 20 scratch-off from New Jersey Lottery

Image Credit: New Jersey State Lottery

Ticket Price: $20

Expected Value (EV): -$7.78

Starting Odds: 1 in 3.56

Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 27.32

Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 17,730.09

Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 88,650.47

Estimated Tickets Remaining: 975,155.18 (41.44%)

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

Total $25,000 Prizes Remaining: 10 out of 20

Total $2,000 Prizes Remaining: 44 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 -$7.78, 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 27.32.

The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 17,730.09.

For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 88,650.47.

As of the last update on 05/25/2026 at 09:19AM EDT, approximately 41.44% 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 TICKET235,36899,7851 in 101 in 9.772.25%
$30176,46172,4361 in 13.341 in 13.46-0.95%
$50117,65848,0381 in 201 in 20.3-1.5%
$6019,6658,0131 in 119.661 in 121.7-1.7%
$8023,8359,7201 in 98.731 in 100.32-1.62%
$10061,24224,9471 in 38.421 in 39.09-1.73%
$15012,1364,9991 in 193.91 in 195.07-0.6%
$2006,1062,4851 in 385.381 in 392.42-1.82%
$5007,8523,2121 in 299.691 in 303.6-1.3%
$2,00099441 in 23,769.291 in 22,162.626.76%
$25,00020101 in 117,6581 in 97,515.5217.12%
$400,000311 in 784,386.671 in 975,155.18-24.32%
Prize: FREE $20 TICKET
Total Prizes: 235,368
Prizes Remaining: 99,785
Starting Odds: 1 in 10
Current Odds: 1 in 9.77
Change in Odds: 2.25%
Prize: $30
Total Prizes: 176,461
Prizes Remaining: 72,436
Starting Odds: 1 in 13.34
Current Odds: 1 in 13.46
Change in Odds: -0.95%
Prize: $50
Total Prizes: 117,658
Prizes Remaining: 48,038
Starting Odds: 1 in 20
Current Odds: 1 in 20.3
Change in Odds: -1.5%
Prize: $60
Total Prizes: 19,665
Prizes Remaining: 8,013
Starting Odds: 1 in 119.66
Current Odds: 1 in 121.7
Change in Odds: -1.7%
Prize: $80
Total Prizes: 23,835
Prizes Remaining: 9,720
Starting Odds: 1 in 98.73
Current Odds: 1 in 100.32
Change in Odds: -1.62%
Prize: $100
Total Prizes: 61,242
Prizes Remaining: 24,947
Starting Odds: 1 in 38.42
Current Odds: 1 in 39.09
Change in Odds: -1.73%
Prize: $150
Total Prizes: 12,136
Prizes Remaining: 4,999
Starting Odds: 1 in 193.9
Current Odds: 1 in 195.07
Change in Odds: -0.6%
Prize: $200
Total Prizes: 6,106
Prizes Remaining: 2,485
Starting Odds: 1 in 385.38
Current Odds: 1 in 392.42
Change in Odds: -1.82%
Prize: $500
Total Prizes: 7,852
Prizes Remaining: 3,212
Starting Odds: 1 in 299.69
Current Odds: 1 in 303.6
Change in Odds: -1.3%
Prize: $2,000
Total Prizes: 99
Prizes Remaining: 44
Starting Odds: 1 in 23,769.29
Current Odds: 1 in 22,162.62
Change in Odds: 6.76%
Prize: $25,000
Total Prizes: 20
Prizes Remaining: 10
Starting Odds: 1 in 117,658
Current Odds: 1 in 97,515.52
Change in Odds: 17.12%
Prize: $400,000
Total Prizes: 3
Prizes Remaining: 1
Starting Odds: 1 in 784,386.67
Current Odds: 1 in 975,155.18
Change in Odds: -24.32%

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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