Crossword Bonanza - $ 20

State: New Jersey
Last Updated: 09/09/2026 at 09:24AM EDT
Crossword Bonanza - $ 20 scratch-off from New Jersey Lottery

Image Credit: New Jersey State Lottery

Ticket Price: $20

Expected Value (EV): -$6.99

Starting Odds: 1 in 3.56

Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 30.62

Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 10,775.74

Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 61,062.55

Estimated Tickets Remaining: 183,187.65 (7.78%)

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

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

Total $2,000 Prizes Remaining: 14 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 -$6.99, 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 30.62.

The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 10,775.74.

For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 61,062.55.

As of the last update on 09/09/2026 at 09:24AM EDT, approximately 7.78% 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 TICKET235,36821,4741 in 101 in 8.5314.67%
$30176,46112,8171 in 13.341 in 14.29-7.18%
$50117,6588,2171 in 201 in 22.29-11.47%
$6019,6651,3511 in 119.661 in 135.59-13.31%
$8023,8351,5731 in 98.731 in 116.46-17.96%
$10061,2424,1231 in 38.421 in 44.43-15.63%
$15012,1368651 in 193.91 in 211.78-9.22%
$2006,1064271 in 385.381 in 429.01-11.32%
$5007,8525501 in 299.691 in 333.07-11.14%
$2,00099141 in 23,769.291 in 13,084.8344.95%
$25,0002021 in 117,6581 in 91,593.8322.15%
$400,000311 in 784,386.671 in 183,187.6576.65%
Prize: FREE $20 TICKET
Total Prizes: 235,368
Prizes Remaining: 21,474
Starting Odds: 1 in 10
Current Odds: 1 in 8.53
Change in Odds: 14.67%
Prize: $30
Total Prizes: 176,461
Prizes Remaining: 12,817
Starting Odds: 1 in 13.34
Current Odds: 1 in 14.29
Change in Odds: -7.18%
Prize: $50
Total Prizes: 117,658
Prizes Remaining: 8,217
Starting Odds: 1 in 20
Current Odds: 1 in 22.29
Change in Odds: -11.47%
Prize: $60
Total Prizes: 19,665
Prizes Remaining: 1,351
Starting Odds: 1 in 119.66
Current Odds: 1 in 135.59
Change in Odds: -13.31%
Prize: $80
Total Prizes: 23,835
Prizes Remaining: 1,573
Starting Odds: 1 in 98.73
Current Odds: 1 in 116.46
Change in Odds: -17.96%
Prize: $100
Total Prizes: 61,242
Prizes Remaining: 4,123
Starting Odds: 1 in 38.42
Current Odds: 1 in 44.43
Change in Odds: -15.63%
Prize: $150
Total Prizes: 12,136
Prizes Remaining: 865
Starting Odds: 1 in 193.9
Current Odds: 1 in 211.78
Change in Odds: -9.22%
Prize: $200
Total Prizes: 6,106
Prizes Remaining: 427
Starting Odds: 1 in 385.38
Current Odds: 1 in 429.01
Change in Odds: -11.32%
Prize: $500
Total Prizes: 7,852
Prizes Remaining: 550
Starting Odds: 1 in 299.69
Current Odds: 1 in 333.07
Change in Odds: -11.14%
Prize: $2,000
Total Prizes: 99
Prizes Remaining: 14
Starting Odds: 1 in 23,769.29
Current Odds: 1 in 13,084.83
Change in Odds: 44.95%
Prize: $25,000
Total Prizes: 20
Prizes Remaining: 2
Starting Odds: 1 in 117,658
Current Odds: 1 in 91,593.83
Change in Odds: 22.15%
Prize: $400,000
Total Prizes: 3
Prizes Remaining: 1
Starting Odds: 1 in 784,386.67
Current Odds: 1 in 183,187.65
Change in Odds: 76.65%

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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