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Here's a data-driven look at the best-value scratch-off tickets across the United States as of September 16, 2026, ranked by Value Index, current prize availability, and claim activity.
#1: $15,000,000 MAGNIFICENT MILLIONS (Massachusetts) is a $30 ticket with a top prize of $15.0M. It currently scores 59.1 out of 100 on the GSI Model, driven by a Value Index of 0.62. 3 of the original 3 top prizes remain (100% of the pool).
#2: STRIKE IT RICH (Massachusetts) is a $10 ticket with a top prize of $4.0M. It currently scores 58.6 out of 100 on the GSI Model, driven by a Value Index of 0.61. 3 of the original 3 top prizes remain (100% of the pool).
#3: $10,000,000 CASHWORD (Massachusetts) is a $30 ticket with a top prize of $10.0M. It currently scores 56.4 out of 100 on the GSI Model, driven by a Value Index of 0.57. 3 of the original 3 top prizes remain (100% of the pool).
#4: $5,000,000 100X CASHWORD (Massachusetts) is a $20 ticket with a top prize of $5.0M. It currently scores 40.8 out of 100 on the GSI Model, driven by a Value Index of 0.56. 2 of the original 2 top prizes remain (100% of the pool).
These rankings are generated daily from official state lottery prize data nationally, scored using a transparent formula that weighs Value Index, claim velocity, game freshness, and remaining prize depth. Rankings update as prizes are claimed and new games launch — check back daily for the latest picks. This is informational content, not a guarantee of any outcome; scratch-off games remain games of chance regardless of ranking.
This article is generated from live prize data. Rankings, prize tables, and adjusted odds update every morning.