Crossword Wizard
Image Credit: New Mexico State Lottery
Ticket Price: $5
Starting Odds: 1 in 3.62
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 968.98
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: N/A
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: N/A
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 106,587.28 (17.25%)
Total $25,000 Prizes Remaining: 0 out of 3
Total $1,000 Prizes Remaining: 0 out of 10
Total $200 Prizes Remaining: 20 out of 213
About "Crossword Wizard" Scratcher Game in New Mexico
The "Crossword Wizard" scratcher game is one of the lottery options available in New Mexico. The price of a ticket is $5.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 3.62.
The odds of winning at least $100 in Crossword Wizard are 1 in 968.98.
As of the last update on 10/05/2025 at 08:57AM EDT, approximately 17.25% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in New Mexico's Crossword Wizard scratcher game.
Prize Chart for "Crossword Wizard"
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRIZE | 41,139 | 9,379 | 1 in 15 | 1 in 11.36 | 24.24% |
| $5 | 41,121 | 9,025 | 1 in 15.01 | 1 in 11.81 | 21.32% |
| $10 | 41,187 | 6,466 | 1 in 14.98 | 1 in 16.48 | — |
| $15 | 30,847 | 3,127 | 1 in 20 | 1 in 34.09 | — |
| $25 | 10,269 | 930 | 1 in 60.09 | 1 in 114.61 | — |
| $50 | 4,853 | 407 | 1 in 127.15 | 1 in 261.89 | — |
| $100 | 1,044 | 90 | 1 in 591.03 | 1 in 1,184.3 | — |
| $200 | 213 | 20 | 1 in 2,896.9 | 1 in 5,329.36 | — |
| $1,000 | 10 | 0 | 1 in 61,704 | — | — |
| $25,000 | 3 | 0 | 1 in 205,680 | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scratcher game price of "Crossword Wizard"?
Each ticket costs $5, giving you a chance to win prizes ranging from small amounts to the top jackpot.
What is the jackpot or highest prize you can win playing "Crossword Wizard"?
The grand prize you can win playing "Crossword Wizard" is $25,000.
What is the smallest prize you can win playing "Crossword Wizard"?
The smallest prize for "Crossword Wizard" is PRIZE.
What were the original odds of winning any prize?
The starting odds of winning any prize are approximately 1 in 1 in 3.62.
How are the odds calculated for New Mexico scratcher games?
The odds and statistics for New Mexico's scratcher games are based on official lottery data processed through statistical models. This is to help players understand their chances of winning in New Mexico's scratcher games.
- Starting Odds: These are the official odds provided by the New Mexico lottery at the scratcher game's launch. They indicate the probability of winning any prize when all tickets are still in circulation.
- Estimated % Tickets Remaining: If not provided by the state, this is estimated based on the number of claimed prizes relative to the game's original prize structure. For example, if a game started with 1 million scratcher games and half of the top prizes have been claimed, it is estimated that about 50% of the scratcher games have been sold.
- Current Odds to Win $100/$1,000/$10,000 or More: These odds indicate the likelihood of winning higher-tier prizes in New Mexico scratcher games. They are determined by summing the probabilities of all applicable prize amounts using the current odds.
- Current Odds to Win the Grand Prize: This metric shows the probability of winning the game's largest prize, adjusted for the estimated remaining tickets and current odds.
- Expected Value (EV): EV represents the average return of a single scratcher game based on the current prizes remaining. It is calculated by multiplying each prize amount by its probability of winning (prizes remaining ÷ estimated tickets remaining), summing these values, and subtracting the ticket price. A positive EV indicates an expected profit per ticket, while a negative EV indicates an expected loss.
Where does Scratch-Off Hub get information on New Mexico lottery scratcher games, odds, prizes remaining, and tickets remaining?
Games, prizes, and odds for New Mexico scratcher games are sourced directly from The Official New Mexico Lottery Website.
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