Best $5 Massachusetts
Scratch-Offs by EV/Dollar
As of , Scratch IQ ranks 34 active $5 Massachusetts scratch-off games by current EV/Dollar.
EV/Dollar is the statistical return per $1 spent given the prizes still left in circulation. See the methodology for the formula and per-state data sources.
Price
$5
EV/Dollar
$0.78
Top Prize
$200,000
Price
$5
EV/Dollar
$0.78
Top Prize
$1,000
Price
$5
EV/Dollar
$0.78
Top Prize
$1M
Price
$5
EV/Dollar
$0.78
Top Prize
$1M
Price
$5
EV/Dollar
$0.77
Top Prize
$250,000
Price
$5
EV/Dollar
$0.77
Top Prize
$250
Price
$5
EV/Dollar
$0.76
Top Prize
$1M
Price
$5
EV/Dollar
$0.76
Top Prize
$1M
Price
$5
EV/Dollar
$0.76
Top Prize
$1M
Price
$5
EV/Dollar
$0.76
Top Prize
$1M
Price
$5
EV/Dollar
$0.76
Top Prize
$500,000
Price
$5
EV/Dollar
$0.76
Top Prize
$250
Price
$5
EV/Dollar
$0.75
Top Prize
$250
Price
$5
EV/Dollar
$0.75
Top Prize
$250
Price
$5
EV/Dollar
$0.75
Top Prize
$500,000
Price
$5
EV/Dollar
$0.73
Top Prize
$1M
Price
$5
EV/Dollar
$0.72
Top Prize
$1M
Price
$5
EV/Dollar
$0.70
Top Prize
$500,000
Price
$5
EV/Dollar
$0.69
Top Prize
$200,000
Price
$5
EV/Dollar
$0.62
Top Prize
$1M
Price
$5
EV/Dollar
$0.61
Top Prize
$500,000
Price
$5
EV/Dollar
$0.58
Top Prize
$1M
Price
$5
EV/Dollar
$0.53
Top Prize
$1M
Price
$5
EV/Dollar
$0.53
Top Prize
$1M
| Rank | Game Name | Price | EV/Dollar | Top Prize | Prize Ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| #11 | $200,000 HALLOWEEN | $5 | $0.78 | $200,000 | 3.42 | GOOD |
| #12 | $1,000 A WEEK FOR LIFE | $5 | $0.78 | $1,000 | 1.45 | GOOD |
| #13 | GHOSTBUSTERS™ | $5 | $0.78 | $1M | 1.00 | GOOD |
| #14 | RUBY MINE 50X | $5 | $0.78 | $1M | 0.94 | GOOD |
| #15 | $250,000 JACKPOT | $5 | $0.77 | $250,000 | 1.17 | GOOD |
| #16 | $25, $50 AND $250 CELEBRATION BLOWOUT | $5 | $0.77 | $250 | 1.00 | GOOD |
| #17 | TRIPLE 777 | $5 | $0.76 | $1M | 0.87 | GOOD |
| #18 | $1,000,000 WINTER WINNINGS | $5 | $0.76 | $1M | 1.37 | GOOD |
| #19 | $1,000,000 BONUS WINS | $5 | $0.76 | $1M | 0.96 | GOOD |
| #20 | 50X | $5 | $0.76 | $1M | 0.86 | GOOD |
| #21 | $500,000 CASHWORD CORNERS | $5 | $0.76 | $500,000 | 1.04 | GOOD |
| #22 | $25, $50 AND $250 CELEBRATION BLOWOUT | $5 | $0.76 | $250 | 0.99 | GOOD |
| #23 | $25, $50 AND $250 CELEBRATION BLOWOUT | $5 | $0.75 | $250 | 1.02 | GOOD |
| #24 | $25, $50 AND $250 CELEBRATION BLOWOUT | $5 | $0.75 | $250 | 1.00 | GOOD |
| #25 | BIG BLUE BONUS CASHWORD 2025 | $5 | $0.75 | $500,000 | 1.02 | GOOD |
| #26 | $1,000,000 NEON CASH | $5 | $0.73 | $1M | 1.00 | GOOD |
| #27 | KENO™ | $5 | $0.72 | $1M | 1.00 | GOOD |
| #28 | GAME OF THRONES™ | $5 | $0.70 | $500,000 | 2.20 | GOOD |
| #29 | $200,000 ELF CASHWORD | $5 | $0.69 | $200,000 | 0.00 | GOOD |
| #30 | $1,000,000 STACKS OF CASH | $5 | $0.62 | $1M | 0.00 | AVERAGE |
| #31 | BIG BLUE BONUS CASHWORD 2023 | $5 | $0.61 | $500,000 | 0.00 | AVERAGE |
| #32 | $1,000,000 MERRY & BRIGHT | $5 | $0.58 | $1M | 0.00 | AVERAGE |
| #33 | $1,000,000 MONOPOLY DOUBLER | $5 | $0.53 | $1M | 0.00 | AVERAGE |
| #34 | $1,000,000 ULTIMATE 7 | $5 | $0.53 | $1M | 0.00 | AVERAGE |
Source: Massachusetts Lottery
Common questions about Massachusetts scratch-offs
What is the best $5 scratch-off in Massachusetts right now?
Scratch IQ ranks every active $5 Massachusetts scratch-off by EV/Dollar, the statistical return per $1 spent given the prizes still left in circulation. The game at the top of this list has the highest current EV/Dollar at the $5 price point.
How often is the $5 Massachusetts list updated?
Every day. Scratch IQ collects Massachusetts Lottery remaining-prize data once daily and recomputes EV/Dollar for every active game. The "as of" date at the top of the page is the most recent scrape.
Are $5 Massachusetts scratch-offs better value than tickets at other price points?
Value depends on which tickets you compare and which day you compare them on. Lower-priced tickets in Massachusetts usually have lower top prizes and lower expected absolute payouts, while higher-priced tickets typically have larger jackpots and a wider EV range. The state-rankings hub for Massachusetts shows the full ranking across every price point so you can compare side by side.
Where does Scratch IQ get $5 Massachusetts scratch-off data?
Public data published by the Massachusetts Lottery on masslottery.com. The lottery posts each game's overall odds, prize tiers, total prizes printed, and prizes remaining. Scratch IQ collects those numbers daily and applies the same EV formula to every state it covers. The methodology page documents the formula in detail.
Scratch IQ is not affiliated with the Massachusetts Lottery. Analytics are for informational purposes only. Not financial advice. Play responsibly. 18+. See responsible gaming.