5 active $3 New York scratch-off games, ranked by Smart Score — the same statewide rankings, paired with the highest-performing retailers in Erie County. Average payout this tier: 61.1%.
NY scratch-off games are sold statewide, so the same $3 winners apply in Erie (Buffalo). Where you buy them — see retailers below — is where local ranking matters.
| Game | Price | Smart Score | Payout | Odds | Top Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match 7s | $3 | 55.7 | 62.8% | 1 in NaN | $70,000 |
| Lucky Lines | $3 | 46.4 | 63.9% | 1 in NaN | $60,000 |
| 30Xtra CASHWORD | $3 | 38.4 | 61.7% | 1 in NaN | $60,000 |
| Win $60,000 | $3 | 28.7 | 61.7% | 1 in NaN | $60,000 |
| Cashword Extra! | $3 | 4.3 | 55.3% | 1 in NaN | $60,000 |
These Erie (Buffalo)-area retailers rank highest by recent top-prize claims, sales volume, and consistency. Smart Score for stores is recomputed every 6 hours.
| Store | City | Store Smart Score |
|---|---|---|
| Tops Markets #220 | Depew | 89.0 |
| Tops Markets #011 | Lockport | 85.1 |
| Wegmans #83 | Buffalo | 84.1 |
| Dash's Market | Tonawanda | 83.6 |
| Tops Markets #212 | Buffalo | 82.7 |
| Tops Markets #238 | Arcade | 82.6 |
| Tops Markets #240 | North Tonawanda | 82.3 |
| Tops Markets #239 | Buffalo | 81.9 |
Data sourced from nylottery.ny.gov and NY Open Data. Independent, non-commercial project. Play responsibly — NY Problem Gambling · 1-877-8-HOPENY.