Crossword Bonanza - $ 20

State: New Jersey
Last Updated: 10/08/2026 at 08:25AM EDT
Crossword Bonanza - $ 20 scratch-off from New Jersey Lottery

Image Credit: New Jersey State Lottery

Ticket Price: $20

Expected Value (EV): -$6.97

Starting Odds: 1 in 3.56

Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 30.81

Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 10,947.74

Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 58,387.93

Estimated Tickets Remaining: 175,163.79 (7.44%)

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

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

Total $2,000 Prizes Remaining: 13 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 -$6.97, 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 30.81.

The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 10,947.74.

For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 58,387.93.

As of the last update on 10/08/2026 at 08:25AM EDT, approximately 7.44% 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 TICKET235,36820,6491 in 101 in 8.4815.15%
$30176,46112,2321 in 13.341 in 14.32-7.39%
$50117,6587,8371 in 201 in 22.35-11.75%
$6019,6651,2761 in 119.661 in 137.28-14.72%
$8023,8351,4831 in 98.731 in 118.11-19.64%
$10061,2423,9301 in 38.421 in 44.57-16%
$15012,1368221 in 193.91 in 213.09-9.9%
$2006,1064071 in 385.381 in 430.38-11.67%
$5007,8525101 in 299.691 in 343.46-14.6%
$2,00099131 in 23,769.291 in 13,474.1443.31%
$25,0002021 in 117,6581 in 87,581.925.56%
$400,000311 in 784,386.671 in 175,163.7977.67%
Prize: FREE $20 TICKET
Total Prizes: 235,368
Prizes Remaining: 20,649
Starting Odds: 1 in 10
Current Odds: 1 in 8.48
Change in Odds: 15.15%
Prize: $30
Total Prizes: 176,461
Prizes Remaining: 12,232
Starting Odds: 1 in 13.34
Current Odds: 1 in 14.32
Change in Odds: -7.39%
Prize: $50
Total Prizes: 117,658
Prizes Remaining: 7,837
Starting Odds: 1 in 20
Current Odds: 1 in 22.35
Change in Odds: -11.75%
Prize: $60
Total Prizes: 19,665
Prizes Remaining: 1,276
Starting Odds: 1 in 119.66
Current Odds: 1 in 137.28
Change in Odds: -14.72%
Prize: $80
Total Prizes: 23,835
Prizes Remaining: 1,483
Starting Odds: 1 in 98.73
Current Odds: 1 in 118.11
Change in Odds: -19.64%
Prize: $100
Total Prizes: 61,242
Prizes Remaining: 3,930
Starting Odds: 1 in 38.42
Current Odds: 1 in 44.57
Change in Odds: -16%
Prize: $150
Total Prizes: 12,136
Prizes Remaining: 822
Starting Odds: 1 in 193.9
Current Odds: 1 in 213.09
Change in Odds: -9.9%
Prize: $200
Total Prizes: 6,106
Prizes Remaining: 407
Starting Odds: 1 in 385.38
Current Odds: 1 in 430.38
Change in Odds: -11.67%
Prize: $500
Total Prizes: 7,852
Prizes Remaining: 510
Starting Odds: 1 in 299.69
Current Odds: 1 in 343.46
Change in Odds: -14.6%
Prize: $2,000
Total Prizes: 99
Prizes Remaining: 13
Starting Odds: 1 in 23,769.29
Current Odds: 1 in 13,474.14
Change in Odds: 43.31%
Prize: $25,000
Total Prizes: 20
Prizes Remaining: 2
Starting Odds: 1 in 117,658
Current Odds: 1 in 87,581.9
Change in Odds: 25.56%
Prize: $400,000
Total Prizes: 3
Prizes Remaining: 1
Starting Odds: 1 in 784,386.67
Current Odds: 1 in 175,163.79
Change in Odds: 77.67%

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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