Crossword Bonanza - $ 20

State: New Jersey
Last Updated: 07/22/2026 at 08:59AM 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 3.51

Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 24.12

Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 20,312

Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 118,825.2

Estimated Tickets Remaining: 2,376,504.02 (96.18%)

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

Total $25,000 Prizes Remaining: 17 out of 20

Total $2,000 Prizes Remaining: 97 out of 104

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 3.51.

The odds of winning at least $100 in Crossword Bonanza - $ 20 are 1 in 24.12.

The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 20,312.

For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 118,825.2.

As of the last update on 07/22/2026 at 08:59AM EDT, approximately 96.18% 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 TICKET247,075237,7081 in 101 in 100.03%
$30185,335178,2381 in 13.331 in 13.33-0.01%
$50123,549118,7461 in 201 in 20.01-0.07%
$6020,59119,8331 in 1201 in 119.830.15%
$8025,12624,1921 in 98.341 in 98.240.11%
$10069,99067,2831 in 35.31 in 35.32-0.05%
$15012,78912,3001 in 193.211 in 193.21-0%
$20011,35010,9011 in 217.711 in 218.01-0.14%
$5008,2547,9441 in 299.371 in 299.160.07%
$2,000104971 in 23,759.421 in 24,500.04-3.12%
$25,00020171 in 123,5491 in 139,794.35-13.15%
$400,000331 in 823,6601 in 792,168.013.82%
Prize: FREE $20 TICKET
Total Prizes: 247,075
Prizes Remaining: 237,708
Starting Odds: 1 in 10
Current Odds: 1 in 10
Change in Odds: 0.03%
Prize: $30
Total Prizes: 185,335
Prizes Remaining: 178,238
Starting Odds: 1 in 13.33
Current Odds: 1 in 13.33
Change in Odds: -0.01%
Prize: $50
Total Prizes: 123,549
Prizes Remaining: 118,746
Starting Odds: 1 in 20
Current Odds: 1 in 20.01
Change in Odds: -0.07%
Prize: $60
Total Prizes: 20,591
Prizes Remaining: 19,833
Starting Odds: 1 in 120
Current Odds: 1 in 119.83
Change in Odds: 0.15%
Prize: $80
Total Prizes: 25,126
Prizes Remaining: 24,192
Starting Odds: 1 in 98.34
Current Odds: 1 in 98.24
Change in Odds: 0.11%
Prize: $100
Total Prizes: 69,990
Prizes Remaining: 67,283
Starting Odds: 1 in 35.3
Current Odds: 1 in 35.32
Change in Odds: -0.05%
Prize: $150
Total Prizes: 12,789
Prizes Remaining: 12,300
Starting Odds: 1 in 193.21
Current Odds: 1 in 193.21
Change in Odds: -0%
Prize: $200
Total Prizes: 11,350
Prizes Remaining: 10,901
Starting Odds: 1 in 217.71
Current Odds: 1 in 218.01
Change in Odds: -0.14%
Prize: $500
Total Prizes: 8,254
Prizes Remaining: 7,944
Starting Odds: 1 in 299.37
Current Odds: 1 in 299.16
Change in Odds: 0.07%
Prize: $2,000
Total Prizes: 104
Prizes Remaining: 97
Starting Odds: 1 in 23,759.42
Current Odds: 1 in 24,500.04
Change in Odds: -3.12%
Prize: $25,000
Total Prizes: 20
Prizes Remaining: 17
Starting Odds: 1 in 123,549
Current Odds: 1 in 139,794.35
Change in Odds: -13.15%
Prize: $400,000
Total Prizes: 3
Prizes Remaining: 3
Starting Odds: 1 in 823,660
Current Odds: 1 in 792,168.01
Change in Odds: 3.82%

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 3.51.

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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