ScratchBest Methodology
Official source data
ScratchBest collects publicly available game and prize information from official state lottery sources. Source facts and ScratchBest calculations are presented separately.
Published starting odds
Published starting odds describe a game's original ticket and prize distribution. They do not describe inventory at an individual retailer.
Remaining prizes
Remaining or unpaid prize counts reflect the latest available lottery publication. Source data may lag real-world ticket sales.
Starting ROI and estimates
Starting ROI divides the total face value of prizes at launch by the total cost of all initially printed tickets. Estimated remaining-ticket counts and current expected values are model outputs, not official inventory figures.
Limitations and responsible play
Lottery outcomes remain random. Rankings do not guarantee a win, retailer inventory is unknown, and calculations depend on available data. Play responsibly and follow lottery age requirements in your state.