The least-bad Delaware 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 + Delaware taxes, and still have a top prize left to win. Hard-to-find tickets are flagged so you don't waste a trip.
Aces High returns about $0.58 per $1 ticket on average after the lump-sum cut and taxes, with 10 of 10 $1K top prizes left — the best of 2 $1 games in Delaware.
Loteria Fiesta returns about $3.21 per $5 ticket on average after the lump-sum cut and taxes, with 8 of 8 $10K top prizes left — the best of 1 $5 games in Delaware.
$50 & $100 returns about $6.90 per $10 ticket on average after the lump-sum cut and taxes, with 7410 of 7410 $100 top prizes left — the best of 1 $10 games in Delaware.
First State $250 Blowout returns about $18.53 per $25 ticket on average after the lump-sum cut and taxes, with 10800 of 10800 $250 top prizes left — the best of 1 $25 games in Delaware.
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