Updated for October 2026 — Based on overall odds with top prizes remaining
Welcome to the Best Scratch Games to Buy in Washington for October 2026. You’ve come to the right place — we hope to help you find that Scratch Game that wins you a top prize. This list features the games with the best overall odds that still have at least one top prize remaining.
Every month, ScratchSmarter analyzes all active Washington scratch games to find the 10 games where your odds of winning are the highest. We combine official lottery data with our proprietary analysis to bring you this list.
The 10 Best Scratch Games to Buy — October 2026
| Rank | Game Name | Game # | Price | Overall Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2,000,000 Diamond Dazzler | 1950 | $30 | 2.99 |
| 2 | Washington Millionaire | 1970 | $30 | 2.99 |
| 3 | $5,000 Frenzy | 1985 | $30 | 2.99 |
| 4 | $1,000,000 Sizzling Riches | 1949 | $20 | 3.31 |
| 5 | Loteria Grande 14th Edition | 2013 | $5 | 3.32 |
| 6 | Loteria Grande 13th Edition | 1988 | $5 | 3.32 |
| 7 | Carnival Cash | 1957 | $5 | 3.33 |
| 8 | Sasquatchin Bucks | 2007 | $5 | 3.33 |
| 9 | Pick Your Potion | 2011 | $5 | 3.34 |
| 10 | $500 Frenzy | 1982 | $5 | 3.35 |
Could you have picked these yourself?
That list took a full analysis of every game in Washington. Standing at the counter you get cover art, a name and a price — nothing else. Pick 5 tickets blind, then see how you did once the ratings are switched on.
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Some Games DON’T Have Any Top Prizes Left
Yes, it’s true. Some lottery corporations continue to sell tickets even after ALL of the top prizes have already been won. ScratchSmarter has been collecting data from state lotteries since 2011. We’ve learned their patterns, analyzed their data, and now we want you to benefit from that knowledge.
That’s why every game on our Top 10 list is verified to still have at least one top prize remaining. Visit Washington’s Lottery to verify our numbers for yourself.
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Explore More Washington Data
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Washington Lottery Home
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Washington’s Lottery
Visit the official Washington’s Lottery website to verify our data and see current game info.
Methodology
ScratchSmarter ranks games by overall odds using official Washington’s Lottery data. Only games with at least one top prize remaining are included. Data is sourced directly from Washington’s Lottery and analyzed using our proprietary algorithms. This list is updated on the 1st of every month. For daily-updated rankings using our SmartFactor algorithm, see our paid subscription reports.
Last updated: October 2026. For questions or corrections, contact support@scratchsmarter.com.