Every game has "overall odds of winning" printed on the back of the ticket or listed online. Generally, more expensive tickets ($10, $20, or $50) have slightly better odds of winning a prize compared to $1 or $2 tickets.

located in high-traffic shopping areas. 2. Choosing the Right Game

Visit your state’s official lottery website. Most lotteries maintain a list of active games and show exactly how many top prizes are still available. Avoid games where all the jackpots have already been claimed.

Not all scratch-offs are created equal. Before purchasing, consider these factors:

You can typically find scratch-off tickets at authorized lottery retailers, which include: .