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Tennessee Lottery at a Glance
Our sophisticated analysis covers every Tennessee instant game game, updated daily with the latest data. Tennessee 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!
Tennessee Lottery is Booming
Tennessee instant games revenue has grown 49% in eight years, climbing from $4.58 billion in 2017 to nearly $2.5 billion in 2025. That is steady growth driven by strong player engagement across the state and across the country. On average, every adult in Tennessee spends roughly $450 per year on scratch-off tickets, and instant games now account for nearly 83% of all Tennessee Lottery revenue.
Tennessee Lottery Instant Games — Summary Data
Below is our real-time summary of all active Tennessee Lottery scratch-off games. This data is updated daily from official Tennessee Lottery records.
Per Capita Trends
How Much Does the Average Tennessean Spend on Instant Games?
The Tennessee 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 Tennessee adult spent just $360 per year on scratch-off tickets. By 2025, that figure has climbed to $450 per person—a 48% increase in annual spending per capita. The sharpest spike came in 2021 when per capita spend hit $520, likely fueled by stimulus-era discretionary spending. While spending has normalized since then, it remains significantly above pre-2020 levels, reinforcing just how embedded instant games have become in Tennessee’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 Tennessee’s booming population across the Nashville, Memphis, and Knoxville 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.
$2.5 B
2025 Instant Games Sales
$3.0 B
2025 Lottery Sales
83%
2025 Instant Games Rev %
$450
2025 Instant Games $/Capita
83% of Tennessee’s Lottery Revenue Comes from Instant Games
With over $2.5 billion in annual Instant Games sales, Tennessee players are clearly passionate about instant win games. Make sure you’re playing the right ones.
Why Tennessee?
Tennessee is a Data Goldmine
The Tennessee State Lottery provides exceptional transparency, making it one of the best states for strategic scratch-off play.
Best Data in the USA
Tennessee publishes some of the most comprehensive instant game data of any state, enabling incredibly accurate analysis.
4 Prize Levels Tracked
Unlike states that only report top prizes, Tennessee gives us detailed data on all different prize tiers for complete analysis. (currently up to 4 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.
Simple Process
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 Tennessee Lottery on all active instant 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.
You Play Smarter
Get our ranked list of the best games to play right now. Focus your money only on games with the highest potential returns.
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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Tennessee Scratch-Off Games — Active Games & Top Prizes Remaining
Before you buy your next scratch-off ticket, check which Tennessee Lottery games still have top prizes available. We pull this data from the Tennessee Lottery every day so you always have the latest numbers. Search by game name, price, or sort by prizes remaining.
Browse Tennessee Instant Games by Price
Looking for instant games at a specific price point? Browse Tennessee Lottery scratch-off games by ticket price: $1 | $2 | $3 | $5 | $10 | $20 | $30
Why Checking Top Prizes Matters
Here is something most players do not realize: the Tennessee 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 Tennessee players subscribe to our daily Best Games to Play report.
Explore More Tennessee Data
Dive deeper into Tennessee Lottery instant games with our specialized analysis pages.
All Active Games
Browse all 125 active Tennessee scratch-off games organized by price point. Compare odds, top prizes remaining, and find the best games at every price.
Revenue & Statistics
Tennessee 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
Stop wasting money on dead games. See which Tennessee instant games have zero top prizes remaining and should be avoided right now.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tennessee Lottery Instant Games
How many active Tennessee scratch-off games are there?
Tennessee currently has approximately 125 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 Tennessee report all prize levels remaining?
Yes. Tennessee is one of the most transparent lottery states in the country when it comes to instant games data. The Tennessee 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 Tennessee instant games data?
ScratchSmarter collects and analyzes Tennessee Lottery instant games data every single day. Each active game’s prize information is pulled directly from mytennesseelottery.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 Tennessee 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 Tennesseans spend on lottery instant games per year?
Tennessee adults spend approximately $450 per person annually on scratch-off tickets. Total Tennessee instant games sales exceeded $2.5 billion in 2025, accounting for roughly 83% of all Tennessee Lottery revenue. This makes Tennessee one of the largest and fastest-growing instant games markets in the United States.
What are the best Tennessee scratch-off games to play right now?
The best Tennessee instant 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 Tennessee scratch-off games with the strongest odds of winning a top prize.
Methodology & Data Sources
ScratchSmarter analyzes official Tennessee Lottery game and prize data sourced directly from mytennesseelottery.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 4 prize levels per game in Tennessee, 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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