Mega Bucks
$5 ticket · Active · value rank #65
Updated November 5, 2026.
Current EV (per ticket)
-$1.65
Average return
67%
Typical return (95th pct)
25.8%
Return excl. top prize
64.2%
% tickets remaining
40.5%
Any‑prize odds
1 in 5
Break‑even+ odds
1 in 5
Profit odds
1 in 7
Top prize
$200,000
Top prizes remaining
2 of 5
Available prizes by tier
| Prize | Printed | Claimed | Still available | Current odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 in 1,481,146 |
| $5,000 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 1 in 423,184 |
| $1,000 | 62 | 38 | 24 | 1 in 123,429 |
| $500 | 188 | 119 | 69 | 1 in 42,932 |
| $200 | 250 | 153 | 97 | 1 in 30,539 |
| $100 | 73,070 | 45,284 | 27,786 | 1 in 107 |
| $50 | 58,267 | 35,966 | 22,301 | 1 in 133 |
| $30 | 30,538 | 18,672 | 11,866 | 1 in 250 |
| $20 | 122,031 | 74,450 | 47,581 | 1 in 62 |
| $10 | 731,707 | 438,432 | 293,275 | 1 in 10 |
| $5 | 609,664 | 354,532 | 255,132 | 1 in 12 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the odds of winning any prize on Mega Bucks?
About 1 in 5 right now, based on the prizes still remaining.
What is the top prize on Mega Bucks, and how many are still available?
The top prize is $200,000. 2 of 5 are still available.
What is the current return on Mega Bucks?
About 67% of the ticket price on average, from the prizes still in the game. (All scratch‑offs return less than they cost on average.)