MERRY AND BRIGHT is a $5 scratch-off lottery ticket from the Colorado Lottery. It has overall odds of 1 in 3.71, meaning roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize. The top prize is $50,000. Most prizes have already been claimed (0% remaining). ScratchCheck rates this ticket 11/100 (Poor) based on expected value, prize quality, win frequency, and inventory health.
Overall Odds
1 in 3.71
Exp. Value
No Data
Top Prize
$50,000
Top Prizes Left
0
Prizes Remaining
0%
ValueScore™
11 / 100
Poor
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Not enough data to calculate expected value for this game.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | 1 in 300,000 | 4 | 0 | Claimed |
| $20,000 | 1 in 200,000 | 6 | Not reported | - |
| $5,000 | 1 in 200,000 | 6 | Not reported | - |
| $1,000 | 1 in 150,000 | 8 | Not reported | - |
| $500 | 1 in 2,143 | 560 | Not reported | - |
| $100 | 1 in 385 | 3,120 | Not reported | - |
| $50 | 1 in 50 | 24,000 | Not reported | - |
| $20 | 1 in 60 | 20,000 | Not reported | - |
| $10 | 1 in 33 | 36,000 | Not reported | - |
| $5 | 1 in 5 | 240,000 | Not reported | - |
“Not reported” = the lottery publishes remaining-prize counts for its top prizes only.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
11
VALUESCORE
Poor
11
out of 100
Expected Value
Prize Quality
Win Frequency
Inventory Health
Updated: 7/19/2026
Game Details
- State
- Colorado
- Game Number
- 395
- Ticket Price
- $5
- Start Date
- 10/27/2025
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 7/19/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the MERRY AND BRIGHT scratch-off a good buy?
MERRY AND BRIGHT has a ValueScore of 11/100, which is among the lowest-rated tickets in Colorado. The combination of poor expected value, limited prizes, or heavily depleted inventory makes it a poor choice compared to alternatives. Check other games before buying.
How much does MERRY AND BRIGHT cost?
MERRY AND BRIGHT costs $5 per ticket in Colorado. 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 MERRY AND BRIGHT scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with MERRY AND BRIGHT are 1 in 3.71. This means roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for MERRY AND BRIGHT?
The top prize for MERRY AND BRIGHT is $50,000. All top prizes have already been claimed. This game no longer has a top prize available, so you may want to consider a different game.
What are the prizes for MERRY AND BRIGHT?
MERRY AND BRIGHT offers 10 distinct prize levels: $50,000 (4 total), $20,000 (6 total), $5,000 (6 total), $1,000 (8 total), $500 (560 total), $100 (3,120 total), $50 (24,000 total), $20 (20,000 total), $10 (36,000 total), and $5 (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 MERRY AND BRIGHT?
Based on our latest data, 0% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 0 out of 4 total). The vast majority of prizes have been claimed. This game is close to being retired.
How is MERRY AND BRIGHT rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates MERRY AND BRIGHT at 11 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 MERRY AND BRIGHT released?
MERRY AND BRIGHT was released by the Colorado Lottery on October 27, 2025. It has been on sale for roughly 9 months, so a meaningful portion of prizes has likely been claimed.
How often is MERRY AND BRIGHT data updated on ScratchCheck?
MERRY AND BRIGHT 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.