MEGA BUCKS
$5 ticket · Active · value rank #67
Updated September 21, 2026.
Current EV (per ticket)
-$1.75
Average return
65%
Typical return (95th pct)
27.2%
Return excl. top prize
57.8%
% tickets remaining
10.1%
Any‑prize odds
1 in 4
Break‑even+ odds
1 in 4
Profit odds
1 in 8
Top prize
$200,000
Top prizes remaining
2 of 9
Available prizes by tier
| Prize | Printed | Claimed | Still available | Current odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 1 in 561,958 |
| $10,000 | 18 | 17 | 1 | 1 in 1,123,915 |
| $1,000 | 72 | 62 | 10 | 1 in 112,392 |
| $500 | 475 | 436 | 39 | 1 in 28,818 |
| $100 | 13,818 | 12,756 | 1,062 | 1 in 1,058 |
| $50 | 166,625 | 153,791 | 12,834 | 1 in 88 |
| $25 | 370,211 | 340,088 | 30,123 | 1 in 37 |
| $15 | 333,660 | 304,624 | 29,036 | 1 in 39 |
| $10 | 740,624 | 670,859 | 69,765 | 1 in 16 |
| $5 | 925,859 | 810,652 | 115,207 | 1 in 10 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the odds of winning any prize on MEGA BUCKS?
About 1 in 4 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 9 are still available.
What is the current return on MEGA BUCKS?
About 65% of the ticket price on average, from the prizes still in the game. (All scratch‑offs return less than they cost on average.)