The least-bad Colorado scratch-off at every price, ranked by real after-tax value. Updated October 1, 2026.
Almost every scratch-off loses money on average — these lose the least after the lump-sum cut and federal + Colorado taxes, and still have a top prize left to win. Hard-to-find tickets are flagged so you don't waste a trip.
Skip it — none of the 8 $1 games has a top prize left with honest numbers behind it.
Skip it — none of the 9 $2 games has a top prize left with honest numbers behind it.
Skip it — none of the 12 $3 games has a top prize left with honest numbers behind it.
Skip it — none of the 18 $5 games has a top prize left with honest numbers behind it.
Skip it — none of the 23 $10 games has a top prize left with honest numbers behind it.
Skip it — none of the 16 $20 games has a top prize left with honest numbers behind it.
Skip it — none of the 4 $50 games has a top prize left with honest numbers behind it.
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