PAC-MAN is a $5 scratch-off lottery ticket from the Arizona Lottery. It has overall odds of 1 in 3.67, meaning roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize. The expected value is $0.69 per $1 spent, which is an average return compared to other scratch-offs. The top prize is $50,000. Most prizes have already been claimed (24% remaining). ScratchCheck rates this ticket 37/100 (Below Avg) based on expected value, prize quality, win frequency, and inventory health.
Overall Odds
1 in 3.67
Exp. Value
$0.69
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$50,000
Top Prizes Left
2
Prizes Remaining
24%
ValueScore™
37 / 100
Below Avg
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.69↓
BELOW AVERAGE
Weaker overall value. There are likely better options at this price.
Why
↓Most of the larger top and mid-tier prizes have already been won.
- Low inventory: most of this game's prizes have already been claimed.
- A leaner 27% chance of winning per ticket (1 in 3.67), below most games.
Current Prize Odds
ScratchCheck estimate$50,000
2 of 8 left
launch odds 1 in 330K
now ~1 in 321K
$1,000
7 of 21 left
launch odds 1 in 126K
now ~1 in 92K
$500
29 of 111 left
launch odds 1 in 24K
now ~1 in 22K
ScratchCheck estimate. Current odds are derived from the prizes still unclaimed and our estimate of tickets remaining, shown next to the lottery’s printed launch odds. Actual odds vary as tickets are sold and prizes claimed.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | 1 in 330,278 | 8 | 2 | 25% |
| $1,000 | 1 in 125,820 | 21 | 7 | 33% |
| $500 | 1 in 23,804 | 111 | 29 | 26% |
| $250 | 1 in 7,911 | 334 | 75 | 22% |
| $100 | 1 in 992 | 2,663 | 587 | 22% |
| $50 | 1 in 223 | 11,864 | 2,605 | 22% |
| $40 | 1 in 116 | 22,693 | 4,890 | 22% |
| $25 | 1 in 60 | 44,037 | 10,109 | 23% |
| $20 | 1 in 30 | 88,074 | 19,459 | 22% |
| $10 | 1 in 11 | 231,182 | 55,411 | 24% |
| $5 | 1 in 8 | 319,249 | 81,736 | 26% |
Prize Pool Analysis
Total Payout at Launch
$9,097,690
Current Prize Pool
$2,129,495
Payout Percentage
23.4%
Total Prizes Remaining
174,910
Ticket Statistics
Total Tickets Printed
2,643,266
Estimated Remaining
641,920
% Remaining
24.3%
Prize pool figures use advertised prize values. Tickets printed and remaining are estimated from overall odds and the share of prizes still unclaimed.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
37
VALUESCORE
Below Avg
37
out of 100
Expected Value
Prize Quality
Win Frequency
Inventory Health
Updated: 7/27/2026
Game Details
- State
- Arizona
- Game Number
- 1481
- Ticket Price
- $5
- Start Date
- 4/1/2025
- Payout %
- 68.9%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 7/27/2026
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$5.00 per ticket · 1 in 3.67 overall odds
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the PAC-MAN scratch-off a good buy?
PAC-MAN scores 37/100 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 Arizona at the $5 price point.
How much does PAC-MAN cost?
PAC-MAN costs $5 per ticket in Arizona. All ScratchCheck figures for this game (expected value, ValueScore, and top prize analysis) are calculated against this $5 ticket price.
What are the odds of winning the PAC-MAN scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with PAC-MAN are 1 in 3.67. This means roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for PAC-MAN?
The top prize for PAC-MAN is $50,000. As of our latest update, 2 top prizes remain unclaimed.
What are the prizes for PAC-MAN?
PAC-MAN offers 11 distinct prize levels: $50,000 (8 total), $1,000 (21 total), $500 (111 total), $250 (334 total), $100 (2,663 total), $50 (11,864 total), $40 (22,693 total), $25 (44,037 total), $20 (88,074 total), $10 (231,182 total), and $5 (319,249 total). The full prize breakdown with odds and remaining counts is listed in the prize table on this page.
How many prizes are left in PAC-MAN?
Based on our latest data, 24% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 174,910 out of 720,236 total). The game is winding down. A significant portion of prizes have already been claimed.
How is PAC-MAN rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates PAC-MAN at 37 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 PAC-MAN released?
PAC-MAN was released by the Arizona Lottery on April 1, 2025. It has been on sale for over a year, so checking the remaining prize counts is important before buying.
How often is PAC-MAN data updated on ScratchCheck?
PAC-MAN data comes directly from the official Arizona Lottery and is refreshed daily, so the odds and remaining prize counts you see match the lottery's latest published figures.