$500,000 Crossword is a $20 scratch-off lottery ticket from the Colorado Lottery. It has overall odds of 1 in 3.04, meaning roughly 1 in every 3 tickets wins a prize. The top prize is $500,000. Most prizes are still available (100% remaining). ScratchCheck rates this ticket 77/100 (Good) based on expected value, prize quality, win frequency, and inventory health.
Overall Odds
1 in 3.04
Exp. Value
No Data
Top Prize
$500,000
Top Prizes Left
3
Prizes Remaining
100%
ValueScore™
77 / 100
Good
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Not enough data to calculate expected value for this game.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $500,000 | 1 in 800,000 | 3 | 3 | 100% |
| $50,000 | 1 in 600,000 | 4 | Not reported | - |
| $10,000 | 1 in 600,000 | 4 | Not reported | - |
| $5,000 | 1 in 600,000 | 4 | Not reported | - |
| $1,000 | 1 in 7,500 | 320 | Not reported | - |
| $750 | 1 in 7,500 | 320 | Not reported | - |
| $500 | 1 in 2,000 | 1,200 | Not reported | - |
| $400 | 1 in 800 | 3,000 | Not reported | - |
| $300 | 1 in 348 | 6,900 | Not reported | - |
| $250 | 1 in 400 | 6,000 | Not reported | - |
| $150 | 1 in 130 | 18,400 | Not reported | - |
| $100 | 1 in 71 | 33,900 | Not reported | - |
| $50 | 1 in 75 | 32,000 | Not reported | - |
| $40 | 1 in 8 | 288,000 | Not reported | - |
| $25 | 1 in 15 | 160,000 | Not reported | - |
| $20 | 1 in 10 | 240,000 | Not reported | - |
“Not reported” = the lottery publishes remaining-prize counts for its top prizes only.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
77
VALUESCORE
Good
77
out of 100
Expected Value
Prize Quality
Win Frequency
Inventory Health
Updated: 7/19/2026
Game Details
- State
- Colorado
- Game Number
- 407
- Ticket Price
- $20
- Start Date
- 4/13/2026
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 7/19/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the $500,000 Crossword scratch-off a good buy?
$500,000 Crossword is a solid choice. Its ValueScore of 77/100 is above average, indicating good expected value and a healthy prize pool. It performs better than most $20 tickets in Colorado.
How much does $500,000 Crossword cost?
$500,000 Crossword costs $20 per ticket in Colorado. All ScratchCheck figures for this game (expected value, ValueScore, and top prize analysis) are calculated against this $20 ticket price.
What are the odds of winning the $500,000 Crossword scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with $500,000 Crossword are 1 in 3.04. This means roughly 1 in every 3 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for $500,000 Crossword?
The top prize for $500,000 Crossword is $500,000. As of our latest update, 3 top prizes remain unclaimed.
What are the prizes for $500,000 Crossword?
$500,000 Crossword offers 16 distinct prize levels: $500,000 (3 total), $50,000 (4 total), $10,000 (4 total), $5,000 (4 total), $1,000 (320 total), $750 (320 total), $500 (1,200 total), $400 (3,000 total), $300 (6,900 total), $250 (6,000 total), $150 (18,400 total), $100 (33,900 total), $50 (32,000 total), $40 (288,000 total), $25 (160,000 total), and $20 (240,000 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 $500,000 Crossword?
Based on our latest data, 100% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 3 out of 3 total). The game is early in its run, with most prizes still on the market.
How is $500,000 Crossword rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates $500,000 Crossword at 77 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 $500,000 Crossword released?
$500,000 Crossword was released by the Colorado Lottery on April 13, 2026. It has been on sale for about 3 months.
How often is $500,000 Crossword data updated on ScratchCheck?
$500,000 Crossword data comes directly from the official Colorado Lottery and is refreshed daily, so the odds and remaining prize counts you see match the lottery's latest published figures.