Boom or Bust
Image Credit: British Columbia Lottery
51
VALUESCORE
Fair
A CA$3 scratch-off from the British Columbia, Boom or Bust is on sale now. The published overall odds are 1 in 3.90. Of the 1 top prizes of CA$50,000 printed, 1 remain. By our count most prizes are still available, with 63% of all prizes unclaimed. It scores 51/100 (Fair) on ScratchCheck's ValueScore. That makes it ahead of roughly 86% of British Columbia's 103 active games, and 3rd of the 20 active $3 games in British Columbia.
Overall Odds
1 in 3.90
Exp. Value
No Data
Top Prize
CA$50,000
Top Prizes Left
1 / 1
Prizes Remaining
63%
ValueScore™
51 / 100
Fair
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Not enough data to calculate expected value for this game.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA$50,000 | 1 in 800,000 | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| CA$500 | 1 in 160,000 | 5 | 4 | 80% |
| CA$50 | 1 in 2,963 | 266 | 167 | 63% |
| CA$20 | 1 in 178 | - | Not reported | - |
| CA$15 | 1 in 80 | - | Not reported | - |
| CA$10 | 1 in 20 | - | Not reported | - |
| CA$8 | 1 in 18 | - | Not reported | - |
| CA$6 | 1 in 25 | - | Not reported | - |
| CA$5 | 1 in 20 | - | Not reported | - |
| CA$3 | 1 in 24 | - | Not reported | - |
“Not reported” = the lottery publishes remaining-prize counts for its top prizes only.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
51
VALUESCORE
Fair
51
out of 100
Expected Value
0/40
Prize Quality
21/25
Win Frequency
6/20
Inventory Health
12/15
Updated: 9/4/2026
Game Details
- State
- British Columbia
- Game Number
- 31115058
- Ticket Price
- CA$3
- Start Date
- 2/2/2026
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 9/4/2026
Official Source
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$3.00 per ticket · 1 in 3.90 overall odds
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Boom or Bust scratch-off a good buy?
Boom or Bust is a middling ticket with a ValueScore of 51/100. It is roughly average compared to other scratch-offs in British Columbia. If you are looking for the best value at this price point, check the British Columbia rankings page for higher-rated alternatives.
How much does Boom or Bust cost?
Boom or Bust costs CA$3 per ticket in British Columbia. All ScratchCheck figures for this game (expected value, ValueScore, and top prize analysis) are calculated against this CA$3 ticket price.
What are the odds of winning the Boom or Bust scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with Boom or Bust are 1 in 3.90. This means roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for Boom or Bust?
The top prize for Boom or Bust is CA$50,000. As of our latest update, 1 of 1 top prize remains unclaimed.
What are the prizes for Boom or Bust?
Boom or Bust offers 10 distinct prize levels: CA$50,000 (1 total), CA$500 (5 total), CA$50 (266 total), CA$20, CA$15, CA$10, CA$8, CA$6, CA$5, and CA$3. The full prize breakdown with odds and remaining counts is listed in the prize table on this page.
How many prizes are left in Boom or Bust?
Based on our latest data, 63% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 172 out of 272 total). Roughly half the prizes remain, which is typical for an active game.
How is Boom or Bust rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates Boom or Bust at 51 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 Boom or Bust released?
Boom or Bust was released by the British Columbia Lottery on February 2, 2026. It has been on sale for roughly 7 months, so a meaningful portion of prizes has likely been claimed.
How often is Boom or Bust data updated on ScratchCheck?
Boom or Bust data comes directly from the official British Columbia Lottery and is refreshed daily, so the odds and remaining prize counts you see match the lottery's latest published figures.