INSTANT $500
$10 ticket · Active · value rank #93
Updated November 4, 2026.
Current EV (per ticket)
-$4.42
Average return
55.8%
Typical return (95th pct)
24.5%
Return excl. top prize
45.9%
% tickets remaining
1.9%
Any‑prize odds
1 in 4
Break‑even+ odds
1 in 4
Profit odds
1 in 8
Top prize
$500
Top prizes remaining
708 of 56,773
Available prizes by tier
| Prize | Printed | Claimed | Still available | Current odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $500 | 56,773 | 56,065 | 708 | 1 in 505 |
| $100 | 185,453 | 182,919 | 2,534 | 1 in 141 |
| $50 | 386,143 | 381,125 | 5,018 | 1 in 71 |
| $30 | 463,197 | 456,361 | 6,836 | 1 in 52 |
| $20 | 1,112,235 | 1,093,265 | 18,970 | 1 in 19 |
| $15 | 370,842 | 362,816 | 8,026 | 1 in 45 |
| $10 | 1,853,183 | 1,809,974 | 43,209 | 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. 708 of 56,773 are still available.
What is the current return on INSTANT $500?
About 55.8% of the ticket price on average, from the prizes still in the game. (All scratch‑offs return less than they cost on average.)