The Western
Image Credit: Western Canada (AB, SK, MB) Lottery
27
VALUESCORE
Below Avg
At CA$2 a ticket, The Western comes from the Western Canada (AB, SK, MB). Its published overall odds are 1 in 4.54. The top prize is CA$5,000. Its ValueScore is 27/100 (Below Avg). Against the rest of the state it is 42nd out of 67 Western Canada (AB, SK, MB) scratch-offs. At its own price point it is 6th of the 12 active $2 games in Western Canada (AB, SK, MB).
Overall Odds
1 in 4.54
Exp. Value
No Data
Top Prize
CA$5,000
Top Prizes Left
4
Prizes Remaining
No Data
ValueScore™
27 / 100
Below Avg
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Not enough data to calculate expected value for this game.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Left |
|---|---|
| CA$5,000 | 4 |
| CA$1,000 | 7 |
| CA$100 | 959 |
Western Canada (AB, SK, MB) only publishes the number of unclaimed prizes at its top prize levels, not the original prize counts. Totals and percent-remaining are unavailable, and smaller prizes are not itemized.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
27
VALUESCORE
Below Avg
27
out of 100
Expected Value
0/40
Prize Quality
10/25
Win Frequency
2/20
Inventory Health
0/15
Updated: 9/4/2026
Game Details
- Game Number
- 25419
- Ticket Price
- CA$2
- Start Date
- 5/4/2026
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 9/4/2026
Official Source
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$2.00 per ticket · 1 in 4.54 overall odds
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the The Western scratch-off a good buy?
The Western scores 27/100 on ValueScore, which is below average. The expected value, prize pool, or inventory health is weaker than most other tickets at this price. There are likely better options in Western Canada (AB, SK, MB) at the CA$2 price point.
How much does The Western cost?
The Western costs CA$2 per ticket in Western Canada (AB, SK, MB). All ScratchCheck figures for this game (expected value, ValueScore, and top prize analysis) are calculated against this CA$2 ticket price.
What are the odds of winning the The Western scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with The Western are 1 in 4.54. This means roughly 1 in every 5 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for The Western?
The top prize for The Western is CA$5,000. As of our latest update, 4 top prizes remain unclaimed.
What are the prizes for The Western?
The Western offers 3 distinct prize levels: CA$5,000, CA$1,000, and CA$100. The full prize breakdown with odds and remaining counts is listed in the prize table on this page.
How is The Western rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates The Western at 27 out of 100 using ValueScore™, a composite rating built from four factors: Expected Value, Prize Quality, Win Frequency, and Inventory Health. Scores of 80 or above are Excellent, 60 to 79 Good, 40 to 59 Fair, 20 to 39 Below Average, and below 20 is Poor. The score updates automatically as prizes are claimed and data refreshes.
When was The Western released?
The Western was released by the Western Canada (AB, SK, MB) Lottery on May 4, 2026. It has been on sale for about 4 months.
How often is The Western data updated on ScratchCheck?
The Western data is updated 2–3 times per week from official Western Canada (AB, SK, MB) Lottery publications. Odds and prize amounts are official, though some prize details may be limited.