Crossword Bonanza - $ 20

State: New Jersey
Last Updated: 10/07/2026 at 08:47AM EDT
Crossword Bonanza - $ 20 scratch-off from New Jersey Lottery

Image Credit: New Jersey State Lottery

Ticket Price: $20

Expected Value (EV): -$6.93

Starting Odds: 1 in 3.51

Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 24.31

Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 19,385.22

Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 102,890.81

Estimated Tickets Remaining: 1,337,580.49 (54.13%)

Total $400,000 Prizes Remaining: 2 out of 3

Total $25,000 Prizes Remaining: 11 out of 20

Total $2,000 Prizes Remaining: 56 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 -$6.93, 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 24.31.

The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 19,385.22.

For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 102,890.81.

As of the last update on 10/07/2026 at 08:47AM EDT, approximately 54.13% 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 TICKET247,075135,3501 in 101 in 9.881.19%
$30185,33599,9531 in 13.331 in 13.38-0.37%
$50123,54966,3021 in 201 in 20.17-0.87%
$6020,59111,0691 in 1201 in 120.84-0.7%
$8025,12613,4941 in 98.341 in 99.12-0.79%
$10069,99037,5561 in 35.31 in 35.62-0.88%
$15012,7896,8611 in 193.211 in 194.95-0.9%
$20011,3506,0551 in 217.711 in 220.91-1.47%
$5008,2544,4781 in 299.371 in 298.70.22%
$2,000104561 in 23,759.421 in 23,885.37-0.53%
$25,00020111 in 123,5491 in 121,598.231.58%
$400,000321 in 823,6601 in 668,790.2418.8%
Prize: FREE $20 TICKET
Total Prizes: 247,075
Prizes Remaining: 135,350
Starting Odds: 1 in 10
Current Odds: 1 in 9.88
Change in Odds: 1.19%
Prize: $30
Total Prizes: 185,335
Prizes Remaining: 99,953
Starting Odds: 1 in 13.33
Current Odds: 1 in 13.38
Change in Odds: -0.37%
Prize: $50
Total Prizes: 123,549
Prizes Remaining: 66,302
Starting Odds: 1 in 20
Current Odds: 1 in 20.17
Change in Odds: -0.87%
Prize: $60
Total Prizes: 20,591
Prizes Remaining: 11,069
Starting Odds: 1 in 120
Current Odds: 1 in 120.84
Change in Odds: -0.7%
Prize: $80
Total Prizes: 25,126
Prizes Remaining: 13,494
Starting Odds: 1 in 98.34
Current Odds: 1 in 99.12
Change in Odds: -0.79%
Prize: $100
Total Prizes: 69,990
Prizes Remaining: 37,556
Starting Odds: 1 in 35.3
Current Odds: 1 in 35.62
Change in Odds: -0.88%
Prize: $150
Total Prizes: 12,789
Prizes Remaining: 6,861
Starting Odds: 1 in 193.21
Current Odds: 1 in 194.95
Change in Odds: -0.9%
Prize: $200
Total Prizes: 11,350
Prizes Remaining: 6,055
Starting Odds: 1 in 217.71
Current Odds: 1 in 220.91
Change in Odds: -1.47%
Prize: $500
Total Prizes: 8,254
Prizes Remaining: 4,478
Starting Odds: 1 in 299.37
Current Odds: 1 in 298.7
Change in Odds: 0.22%
Prize: $2,000
Total Prizes: 104
Prizes Remaining: 56
Starting Odds: 1 in 23,759.42
Current Odds: 1 in 23,885.37
Change in Odds: -0.53%
Prize: $25,000
Total Prizes: 20
Prizes Remaining: 11
Starting Odds: 1 in 123,549
Current Odds: 1 in 121,598.23
Change in Odds: 1.58%
Prize: $400,000
Total Prizes: 3
Prizes Remaining: 2
Starting Odds: 1 in 823,660
Current Odds: 1 in 668,790.24
Change in Odds: 18.8%

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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