Cactus Crossword Scratcher - Arizona Lottery Odds & Remaining Prizes
$5State:Arizona
Released:Mar 5, 2024
End Date:Sep 1, 2026
Data Updated:Nov 14, 2026
Cactus Crossword Scratcher - Arizona Lottery Odds & Remaining Prizes
$5State:Arizona
Released:Mar 5, 2024
End Date:Sep 1, 2026
Data Updated:Nov 14, 2026
Game Prizes
Below are all game prizes. Odds shown are for winning that amount or more for a single ticket.
2 of 24 Left
8% remaining
$50,000
Current odds to win:1 in 776,658
21 of 134 Left
16% remaining
$2,500+
Current odds to win:1 in 67,536
1,908 of 13,391 Left
14% remaining
$100+
Current odds to win:1 in 804
4,505 of 31,298 Left
14% remaining
$50+
Current odds to win:1 in 241
7,890 of 53,751 Left
15% remaining
$40+
Current odds to win:1 in 108
20,117 of 134K Left
15% remaining
$25+
Current odds to win:1 in 45.1
41,072 of 269K Left
15% remaining
$20+
Current odds to win:1 in 20.6
110K of 638K Left
17% remaining
$10+
Current odds to win:1 in 8.37
239K of 1.21M Left
20% remaining
$5+
Current odds to win:1 in 3.66
Printed Tickets
All Tickets:
8,056,785
Remaining:1,553,317
Sold:6,503,468
19%Left
Ranking methodology reviewed by Bishop Woosley, former Director of the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery and NASPL President.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Cactus Crossword
What are the odds of winning Cactus Crossword?
The current odds of winning any prize on Cactus Crossword are 1 in 3.66 (27.34%), recalculated from the prizes still unclaimed. That covers every prize, from the smallest up to the $50,000 top prize.
Has anyone won the top prize on Cactus Crossword, and how many are left?
Yes. 22 of the 24 $50,000 top prizes have been claimed, and 2 are still unclaimed, as of Nov 14, 2026. We estimate about 19% of the game's 8,056,785 tickets are still unsold.
Is Cactus Crossword still on sale?
No. Arizona Lottery sales of Cactus Crossword ended on Sep 1, 2026.
How does Cactus Crossword compare to other $5 Arizona scratchers?
Among the 17 $5 Arizona scratchers on sale, Cactus Crossword ranks #6 for odds of breaking even, with 1 in 3.66 tickets winning at least the $5 ticket price back. Right now the $5 game with the best odds of breaking even is Lotería Grande, where 1 in 3.44 tickets wins at least $5 back.
What are the odds of winning each prize on Cactus Crossword?
Cactus Crossword has 9 prize levels. Odds are for winning that amount or more on one ticket. Current odds, from the prizes still unclaimed: $50,000 at 1 in 776,658 (2 of 24 left); $2,500+ at 1 in 67,536 (21 of 134 left); $100+ at 1 in 804 (1,908 of 13,391 left); $50+ at 1 in 241 (4,505 of 31,298 left); $40+ at 1 in 108 (7,890 of 53,751 left); $25+ at 1 in 45.1 (20,117 of 134,348 left); $20+ at 1 in 20.6 (41,072 of 268,696 left); $10+ at 1 in 8.37 (109,999 of 638,143 left); $5+ at 1 in 3.66 (239,100 of 1,209,132 left).
What are the odds of breaking even on Cactus Crossword?
The odds of winning at least your $5 back on one Cactus Crossword ticket are 1 in 3.66 (27.34%). The odds of winning more than you paid are 1 in 8.37 (11.94%).
How much is a Cactus Crossword scratcher?
Cactus Crossword costs $5 per ticket. It is sold at authorized Arizona Lottery retailers throughout the state.
Are Arizona Scratchers the same as scratch-offs?
Yes — Arizona scratchers and Arizona scratch-offs are the same thing: a paper lottery ticket you scratch to reveal whether it wins. The Arizona Lottery lists them under "Scratchers" on its own site. "Scratchers" is simply what most players in Arizona call them, while "scratch-off" and "scratch ticket" are the terms used in other states. Every game ranked on this page is the same physical ticket, whichever name you use for it.
When was Cactus Crossword released?
Cactus Crossword, a $5 Arizona scratcher, was released on Mar 5, 2024 by the Arizona Lottery.
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