A $5 scratch-off from the Colorado Lottery, MERRY AND BRIGHT is on sale now. The Colorado Lottery publishes overall odds of 1 in 3.71. Right now the math works out to $0.69 back per $1 spent, an average figure for this kind of game. The top prize is $50,000. Most prizes have already been claimed (0% remaining). ScratchCheck rates this ticket 21/100 (Below Avg). In our rankings it sits at #74 of the 86 active games we track in Colorado, and it is 17th out of 19 $5 tickets in Colorado.
Overall Odds
1 in 3.71
Exp. Value
$0.69
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$50,000
Top Prizes Left
0
Prizes Remaining
0%
ValueScore™
21 / 100
Below Avg
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.69↓
BELOW AVERAGE
The numbers work against it: #74 of the 86 active games we track in Colorado.
Why
↓Expected value lands near the pack at $0.69 per $1 spent.
- Average win frequency: about a 27% chance to win something per ticket (1 in 3.71).
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
21
VALUESCORE
Below Avg
21
out of 100
Expected Value
17/40
Prize Quality
0/25
Win Frequency
9/20
Inventory Health
0/15
Updated: 9/4/2026
Game Details
- State
- Colorado
- Game Number
- 395
- Ticket Price
- $5
- Start Date
- 10/27/2025
- Payout %
- 68.5%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 9/4/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the MERRY AND BRIGHT scratch-off a good buy?
MERRY AND BRIGHT scores 21/100 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 Colorado at the $5 price point.
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 21 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 10 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.