Crossword Bonanza - $ 20

State: New Jersey
Last Updated: 08/18/2026 at 09:08AM EDT
Crossword Bonanza - $ 20 scratch-off from New Jersey Lottery

Image Credit: New Jersey State Lottery

Ticket Price: $20

Expected Value (EV): -$6.90

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 20,065.92

Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 119,215.17

Estimated Tickets Remaining: 2,026,657.94 (82.02%)

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

Total $25,000 Prizes Remaining: 14 out of 20

Total $2,000 Prizes Remaining: 84 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 -$6.90, 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 20,065.92.

For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 119,215.17.

As of the last update on 08/18/2026 at 09:08AM EDT, approximately 82.02% 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 TICKET247,075203,2571 in 101 in 9.970.3%
$30185,335151,7521 in 13.331 in 13.36-0.17%
$50123,549101,0691 in 201 in 20.05-0.26%
$6020,59116,8331 in 1201 in 120.4-0.33%
$8025,12620,6211 in 98.341 in 98.280.06%
$10069,99057,3611 in 35.31 in 35.33-0.08%
$15012,78910,4481 in 193.211 in 193.98-0.4%
$20011,3509,3091 in 217.711 in 217.71-0%
$5008,2546,8111 in 299.371 in 297.560.6%
$2,000104841 in 23,759.421 in 24,126.88-1.55%
$25,00020141 in 123,5491 in 144,761.28-17.17%
$400,000331 in 823,6601 in 675,552.6517.98%
Prize: FREE $20 TICKET
Total Prizes: 247,075
Prizes Remaining: 203,257
Starting Odds: 1 in 10
Current Odds: 1 in 9.97
Change in Odds: 0.3%
Prize: $30
Total Prizes: 185,335
Prizes Remaining: 151,752
Starting Odds: 1 in 13.33
Current Odds: 1 in 13.36
Change in Odds: -0.17%
Prize: $50
Total Prizes: 123,549
Prizes Remaining: 101,069
Starting Odds: 1 in 20
Current Odds: 1 in 20.05
Change in Odds: -0.26%
Prize: $60
Total Prizes: 20,591
Prizes Remaining: 16,833
Starting Odds: 1 in 120
Current Odds: 1 in 120.4
Change in Odds: -0.33%
Prize: $80
Total Prizes: 25,126
Prizes Remaining: 20,621
Starting Odds: 1 in 98.34
Current Odds: 1 in 98.28
Change in Odds: 0.06%
Prize: $100
Total Prizes: 69,990
Prizes Remaining: 57,361
Starting Odds: 1 in 35.3
Current Odds: 1 in 35.33
Change in Odds: -0.08%
Prize: $150
Total Prizes: 12,789
Prizes Remaining: 10,448
Starting Odds: 1 in 193.21
Current Odds: 1 in 193.98
Change in Odds: -0.4%
Prize: $200
Total Prizes: 11,350
Prizes Remaining: 9,309
Starting Odds: 1 in 217.71
Current Odds: 1 in 217.71
Change in Odds: -0%
Prize: $500
Total Prizes: 8,254
Prizes Remaining: 6,811
Starting Odds: 1 in 299.37
Current Odds: 1 in 297.56
Change in Odds: 0.6%
Prize: $2,000
Total Prizes: 104
Prizes Remaining: 84
Starting Odds: 1 in 23,759.42
Current Odds: 1 in 24,126.88
Change in Odds: -1.55%
Prize: $25,000
Total Prizes: 20
Prizes Remaining: 14
Starting Odds: 1 in 123,549
Current Odds: 1 in 144,761.28
Change in Odds: -17.17%
Prize: $400,000
Total Prizes: 3
Prizes Remaining: 3
Starting Odds: 1 in 823,660
Current Odds: 1 in 675,552.65
Change in Odds: 17.98%

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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