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South Carolina Lottery at a Glance
Our sophisticated analysis covers every South Carolina scratch game game, updated daily with the latest data. South Carolina lottery is fully transparent with reporting all prize levels remaining for all games! We collect all of that data every day & analyze it all for you!
*As of October 2026 — this page is updated monthly
South Carolina Lottery is Booming
South Carolina scratch games revenue has grown 49% in eight years, climbing from $4.58 billion in 2017 to nearly $1.8 billion in 2025. That is steady growth driven by strong player engagement across the state and across the country. On average, every adult in South Carolina spends roughly $430 per year on scratch-off tickets, and scratch games now account for nearly 82% of all South Carolina Lottery revenue.
South Carolina Lottery Scratch Games — Summary Data
Below is our real-time summary of all active South Carolina Lottery scratch-off games. This data is updated daily from official South Carolina Lottery records.
Per Capita Trends
How Much Does the Average South Carolinian Spend on Scratch Games?
The South Carolina Lottery did not always publish detailed annual financial reports, so reliable per capita spending data only goes back to 2017. In that first year of available data, the average South Carolina adult spent just $350 per year on scratch-off tickets. By 2025, that figure has climbed to $430 per person—a 48% increase in annual spending per capita. The sharpest spike came in 2021 when per capita spend hit $500, likely fueled by stimulus-era discretionary spending. While spending has normalized since then, it remains significantly above pre-2020 levels, reinforcing just how embedded scratch games have become in South Carolina’s entertainment landscape.
What is driving this growth? A combination of higher-priced ticket offerings like $10 and $20 games, larger top prizes that generate buzz, and South Carolina’s booming population across the Columbia, Charleston, and Greenville metro areas. For players, more sales volume means more tickets in circulation, which makes prize tracking even more important. Popular games can burn through top prizes faster when sales are surging, which is exactly why data-driven tools like ScratchSmarter’s SmartFactor rankings exist.
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2025 Scratch Games Sales
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2025 Lottery Sales
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2025 Scratch Games Rev %
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2025 Scratch Games $/Capita
82% of South Carolina’s Lottery Revenue Comes from Scratch Games
With over $1.8 billion in annual Scratch Games sales, South Carolina players are clearly passionate about instant win games. Make sure you’re playing the right ones.
Why South Carolina?
South Carolina is a Data Goldmine
The South Carolina State Lottery provides exceptional transparency, making it one of the best states for strategic scratch-off play.
Best Data in the USA
South Carolina publishes some of the most comprehensive scratch game data of any state, enabling incredibly accurate analysis.
15 Prize Levels Tracked
Unlike states that only report top prizes, South Carolina gives us detailed data on all different prize tiers for complete analysis. (currently up to 15 prize levels)
Start & End Dates Available
Know exactly when games launched and when they’re ending—crucial for understanding ticket distribution.
Your Unfair Advantage
This wealth of data lets us calculate precise SmartFactors so you can play with confidence.
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How ScratchSmarter Works
Like counting cards in blackjack, we track every ticket to give you an unfair advantage.
We Collect the Data
Every day, we gather comprehensive data from the South Carolina Lottery on all active scratch game games, including prizes claimed and tickets sold.
We Analyze Everything
Our proprietary SmartFactor algorithm calculates how odds have shifted since launch, identifying games where your chances of winning big have improved.
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Simple Process
What is the SmartFactor?
Knowing how many top prizes remain isn’t enough. You need to know how many tickets have been sold. That’s where our SmartFactor comes in.
The Problem
5 top prizes remaining with 20 million tickets left? Or 2 prizes with only 100,000 tickets? Which is better?
Our Solution
We calculate the percentage of tickets remaining and compare it to prizes remaining—just like counting cards.
Your Advantage
Higher SmartFactor = better odds. We rank all games so you always know which ones favor you most.
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South Carolina Scratch-Off Games — Active Games & Top Prizes Remaining
Before you buy your next scratch-off ticket, check which South Carolina Lottery games still have top prizes available. We pull this data from the South Carolina Lottery every day so you always have the latest numbers. Search by game name, price, or sort by prizes remaining.
Why Checking Top Prizes Matters
Here is something most players do not realize: the South Carolina Lottery keeps selling scratch-off tickets even after all top prizes have been claimed. That means you could be buying a $20 or $30 ticket with zero chance of hitting the jackpot. Checking the table above before you buy is the simplest way to avoid wasting money on games that have already paid out their biggest prizes.
But knowing which top prizes remain is only step one. The real question is: how many tickets are still in circulation? A game with 3 top prizes left sounds great, but not if there are still 15 million unsold tickets. That is where ScratchSmarter’s SmartFactor comes in, and why thousands of South Carolina players subscribe to our daily Best Games to Play report.
Explore More South Carolina Data
Dive deeper into South Carolina Lottery scratch games with our specialized analysis pages.
All Active Games
Browse all 56 active South Carolina scratch-off games organized by price point. Compare odds, top prizes remaining, and find the best games at every price.
Revenue & Statistics
South Carolina is the #1 scratch-off market in America. Explore historical revenue data, per capita spending trends, and growth analysis from 2010 to 2025.
Games to Avoid
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Frequently Asked Questions About South Carolina Lottery Scratch Games
How many active South Carolina scratch-off games are there?
South Carolina currently has approximately 56 active scratch-off games ranging from $1 to $40 per ticket. ScratchSmarter tracks every single one of them daily, analyzing prize data across up to 17 different prize tiers per game to help players identify the best games to play right now.
Does South Carolina report all prize levels remaining?
Yes. South Carolina is one of the most transparent lottery states in the country when it comes to scratch games data. The South Carolina Lottery publishes detailed prize information across up to 17 prize tiers per game, not just top prizes. This level of transparency enables significantly more accurate analysis than most other states provide.
How often does ScratchSmarter update South Carolina scratch games data?
ScratchSmarter collects and analyzes South Carolina Lottery scratch games data every single day. Each active game’s prize information is pulled directly from mysouth-carolinalottery.com and processed through our proprietary SmartFactor algorithm to produce updated rankings each day.
What is ScratchSmarter’s SmartFactor and how does it work?
The SmartFactor measures how the odds of winning a top prize have shifted since a game first launched. It compares the percentage of tickets remaining against the percentage of prizes remaining, similar to the concept of counting cards in blackjack. A higher SmartFactor means the odds have moved in the player’s favor relative to the original launch odds.
Can I still win a scratch-off if all top prizes have been claimed?
Technically yes, because lower-tier prizes may still remain. However, the South Carolina Lottery continues selling tickets even after all top prizes have been claimed. If your goal is to win a top prize, always check the prizes remaining table on this page before buying. ScratchSmarter’s free report and daily SmartFactor rankings make this easy.
How much do South Carolinians spend on lottery scratch games per year?
South Carolina adults spend approximately $430 per person annually on scratch-off tickets. Total South Carolina scratch games sales exceeded $1.8 billion in 2025, accounting for roughly 82% of all South Carolina Lottery revenue. This makes South Carolina one of the largest and fastest-growing scratch games markets in the United States.
What are the best South Carolina scratch-off games to play right now?
The best South Carolina scratch games change daily as tickets sell and prizes are claimed. ScratchSmarter’s Best Games to Play report ranks every active game by SmartFactor score and is updated every day. Start a free trial to see today’s top-ranked South Carolina scratch-off games with the strongest odds of winning a top prize.
Methodology & Data Sources
ScratchSmarter analyzes official South Carolina Lottery game and prize data sourced directly from mysouth-carolinalottery.com. Our automated systems collect updated prize information for every active scratch-off game on a daily basis. This data includes ticket prices, overall odds, number of prizes at each tier, and the number of prizes remaining. Our proprietary SmartFactor ranking model compares the rate of prize depletion against estimated ticket depletion to identify games where the odds have shifted in the player’s favor since launch. This approach is conceptually similar to card counting: when prizes are being claimed more slowly than tickets are being sold, the remaining tickets carry better-than-original odds. We track up to 15 prize levels per game in South Carolina, giving us one of the most granular analytical datasets of any state lottery program in the country.
Last reviewed: February 2026. For questions or corrections, contact support@scratchsmarter.com.
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