INSTANT $500
$10 ticket · Active · value rank #86
Updated September 20, 2026.
Current EV (per ticket)
-$4.29
Average return
57.1%
Typical return (95th pct)
24.7%
Return excl. top prize
46.7%
% tickets remaining
2.2%
Any‑prize odds
1 in 4
Break‑even+ odds
1 in 4
Profit odds
1 in 8
Top prize
$500
Top prizes remaining
839 of 56,773
Available prizes by tier
| Prize | Printed | Claimed | Still available | Current odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $500 | 56,773 | 55,934 | 839 | 1 in 477 |
| $100 | 185,453 | 182,481 | 2,972 | 1 in 135 |
| $50 | 386,143 | 380,254 | 5,889 | 1 in 68 |
| $30 | 463,197 | 455,321 | 7,876 | 1 in 51 |
| $20 | 1,112,235 | 1,090,761 | 21,474 | 1 in 19 |
| $15 | 370,842 | 361,968 | 8,874 | 1 in 45 |
| $10 | 1,853,183 | 1,805,668 | 47,515 | 1 in 8 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the odds of winning any prize on INSTANT $500?
About 1 in 4 right now, based on the prizes still remaining.
What is the top prize on INSTANT $500, and how many are still available?
The top prize is $500. 839 of 56,773 are still available.
What is the current return on INSTANT $500?
About 57.1% of the ticket price on average, from the prizes still in the game. (All scratch‑offs return less than they cost on average.)