South Dakota Lottery Scratch-Offs
Odds, Prizes & Rankings
Quick answer
The South Dakota Lottery currently has 35 active scratch-off games priced from $1 to $30. Scratch IQ tracks each game's odds, prices and remaining prizes from official lottery data and ranks all 35 by expected value per dollar — rankings are rebuilt every day as the lottery publishes new remaining-prize counts.
As of , Scratch IQ ranks 35 active South Dakota scratch-off games by EV/Dollar using public South Dakota Lottery data, updated daily.
EV/Dollar is the statistical return per $1 spent given the prizes still left in circulation. Prize Ratio tracks how fast top prizes are depleting versus tickets overall — a ratio above 1.0 means top prizes are depleting more slowly. See the methodology for the formula and per-state data sources. You can also compare the biggest unclaimed prize in every state.
Price
$10
EV/Dollar
$0.71
Top Prize
$75,000
Price
$5
EV/Dollar
$0.70
Top Prize
$10,000
Price
$5
EV/Dollar
$0.69
Top Prize
$25,000
Price
$5
EV/Dollar
$0.69
Top Prize
$25,000
Price
$5
EV/Dollar
$0.69
Top Prize
$25,000
Price
$5
EV/Dollar
$0.68
Top Prize
$8,888
Price
$10
EV/Dollar
$0.68
Top Prize
$70,000
Price
$5
EV/Dollar
$0.68
Top Prize
$25,000
Price
$5
EV/Dollar
$0.68
Top Prize
$40,000
Price
$5
EV/Dollar
$0.67
Top Prize
$25,000
Price
$5
EV/Dollar
$0.67
Top Prize
$25,000
Price
$2
EV/Dollar
$0.66
Top Prize
$2,000
Price
$5
EV/Dollar
$0.66
Top Prize
$40,000
Price
$3
EV/Dollar
$0.66
Top Prize
$20,000
Price
$2
EV/Dollar
$0.65
Top Prize
$5,000
Price
$5
EV/Dollar
$0.65
Top Prize
$40,000
Price
$3
EV/Dollar
$0.64
Top Prize
$25,000
Price
$1
EV/Dollar
$0.63
Top Prize
$1,000
Price
$5
EV/Dollar
$0.62
Top Prize
$10,000
Price
$3
EV/Dollar
$0.61
Top Prize
$25,000
Price
$2
EV/Dollar
$0.61
Top Prize
$100
Price
$2
EV/Dollar
$0.60
Top Prize
$5,000
Price
$1
EV/Dollar
$0.60
Top Prize
$500
Price
$1
EV/Dollar
$0.56
Top Prize
$500
Price
$1
EV/Dollar
$0.56
Top Prize
$1,000
| Rank | Game Name | Price | EV/Dollar | Top Prize | Prize Ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| #11 | PLINKO | $10 | $0.71 | $75,000 | 1.09 | GOOD |
| #12 | SEASON'S GREETINGS | $5 | $0.70 | $10,000 | 1.00 | GOOD |
| #13 | $500 FRENZY | $5 | $0.69 | $25,000 | 0.82 | GOOD |
| #14 | MONEY MADNESS | $5 | $0.69 | $25,000 | 1.05 | GOOD |
| #15 | SOUTH DAKOTA HIDDEN GEMS | $5 | $0.69 | $25,000 | 1.31 | GOOD |
| #16 | EXTREME 8'S | $5 | $0.68 | $8,888 | 1.41 | GOOD |
| #17 | CASHWORD SUPREME | $10 | $0.68 | $70,000 | 0.92 | GOOD |
| #18 | EXTREME GREEN | $5 | $0.68 | $25,000 | 3.17 | GOOD |
| #19 | 20X EXTREME CASH! | $5 | $0.68 | $40,000 | 1.01 | GOOD |
| #20 | MAX MONEY | $5 | $0.67 | $25,000 | 1.21 | GOOD |
| #21 | $25,000 GOLD RUSH | $5 | $0.67 | $25,000 | 1.31 | GOOD |
| #22 | SNOW ME THE MONEY | $2 | $0.66 | $2,000 | 1.01 | GOOD |
| #23 | MONEY FEVER | $5 | $0.66 | $40,000 | 0.97 | GOOD |
| #24 | MONEY BOX BINGO | $3 | $0.66 | $20,000 | 1.19 | GOOD |
| #25 | $100 FRENZY | $2 | $0.65 | $5,000 | 1.06 | AVERAGE |
| #26 | ONE-WORD CROSSWORD | $5 | $0.65 | $40,000 | 0.79 | AVERAGE |
| #27 | VAULTS OF CASH | $3 | $0.64 | $25,000 | 0.68 | AVERAGE |
| #28 | FROSTY FUN | $1 | $0.63 | $1,000 | 1.00 | AVERAGE |
| #29 | MERRY BRIGHT | $5 | $0.62 | $10,000 | 2.71 | AVERAGE |
| #30 | MONEY CASHWORD | $3 | $0.61 | $25,000 | 0.63 | AVERAGE |
| #31 | LOTS OF $100'S | $2 | $0.61 | $100 | 0.85 | AVERAGE |
| #32 | $5,000 GOLD RUSH | $2 | $0.60 | $5,000 | 2.15 | AVERAGE |
| #33 | LUCKY 7 | $1 | $0.60 | $500 | 0.82 | AVERAGE |
| #34 | MOOLA | $1 | $0.56 | $500 | 0.69 | AVERAGE |
| #35 | $1,000 GOLD RUSH | $1 | $0.56 | $1,000 | 0.67 | AVERAGE |
Browse all 35 South Dakota scratch-off games A-Z
Source: South Dakota Lottery
Common questions about South Dakota scratch-offs
Are scratch-off odds the same when fewer prizes remain?
Not exactly. The probability of winning any prize on a single ticket stays close to the published overall odds, but the remaining prize pool shifts as winners are claimed. When the headline top prize on a South Dakota game has already been won, the remaining tickets still pay smaller prizes, so the expected return per dollar drops. Scratch IQ tracks remaining prize counts daily and recomputes EV/Dollar so you see the current value, not the launch-day value.
How does Scratch IQ rank South Dakota scratch-offs?
Every active South Dakota scratch-off is ranked by EV/Dollar, the statistical return per $1 spent, using the prizes still left in circulation. The formula and per-tier inputs are documented on the methodology page. Rankings update once daily as new South Dakota Lottery data is published. Top Prize Ratio adds context: when it exceeds 1.0, top prizes are depleting more slowly than tickets overall.
Where does South Dakota lottery prize data come from?
Public data published by the South Dakota Lottery on lottery.sd.gov. The lottery posts each game's overall odds, prize tiers, total prizes printed, and prizes remaining. Scratch IQ collects those public numbers daily and applies the same EV formula to every state it covers. Scratch IQ does not receive private data from the South Dakota Lottery and is not affiliated with the South Dakota Lottery.
Does South Dakota lottery prohibit scratch-off EV calculation?
EV calculation uses publicly published prize counts, the same numbers anyone can read on the South Dakota Lottery's website. Calculating expected value from public data is a long-standing practice in lottery analysis taught in university statistics courses and used in retail player communities. Scratch IQ's analysis is informational, is not gambling advice, does not modify lottery outcomes, and does not interfere with South Dakota Lottery operations.
Scratch IQ is not affiliated with the South Dakota Lottery. Analytics are for informational purposes only. Not financial advice. Play responsibly. 18+. See responsible gaming.