Mega Bucks
$5 ticket · Active · value rank #53
Updated July 13, 2026.
Current EV (per ticket)
-$1.57
Average return
68.6%
Typical return (95th pct)
26%
Return excl. top prize
65.6%
% tickets remaining
71.8%
Any‑prize odds
1 in 5
Break‑even+ odds
1 in 5
Profit odds
1 in 7
Top prize
$200,000
Top prizes remaining
4 of 5
Available prizes by tier
| Prize | Printed | Claimed | Still available | Current odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 1 in 1,313,151 |
| $5,000 | 15 | 4 | 11 | 1 in 477,510 |
| $1,000 | 62 | 18 | 44 | 1 in 119,377 |
| $500 | 188 | 52 | 136 | 1 in 38,622 |
| $200 | 250 | 69 | 181 | 1 in 29,020 |
| $100 | 73,070 | 21,860 | 51,210 | 1 in 103 |
| $50 | 58,267 | 17,239 | 41,028 | 1 in 128 |
| $30 | 30,538 | 8,871 | 21,667 | 1 in 242 |
| $20 | 122,031 | 35,567 | 86,464 | 1 in 61 |
| $10 | 731,707 | 208,106 | 523,601 | 1 in 10 |
| $5 | 609,664 | 167,025 | 442,639 | 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. 4 of 5 are still available.
What is the current return on Mega Bucks?
About 68.6% of the ticket price on average, from the prizes still in the game. (All scratch‑offs return less than they cost on average.)