At $10 a ticket, NATIONAL LAMPOON'S CHRISTMAS VACATION comes from the Colorado Lottery. Published overall odds: 1 in 3.72. Dollar for dollar, it pays back around $0.71 per $1, an average return for a scratch-off. The top prize is $200,000. 100% of the total prize pool is still unclaimed, so most prizes are still available. On ScratchCheck's 0-100 ValueScore it earns a 57 (Fair). Today it stands at #18 of 86 in Colorado, better than about 80% of the state's games; among $10 tickets it is in the top third of Colorado's 22 $10 tickets, at 7th.
Overall Odds
1 in 3.72
Exp. Value
$0.71
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$200,000
Top Prizes Left
2
Prizes Remaining
100%
ValueScore™
57 / 100
Fair
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.71→
AVERAGE
A typical $10 ticket, ranked #18 of 86 in Colorado, better than about 80% of the state's games.
Why
→Odds of 1 in 3.72 put the win rate squarely in the normal range.
- Expected value of $0.71 per $1 is about average, a typical return for a ticket at this price.
- Prize quality is high: most of the meaningful top and mid-tier prizes remain in play.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | 2 | 2 | 100% |
Prize Pool Analysis
Total Payout at Launch
$400,000
Current Prize Pool
$400,000
Payout Percentage
100.0%
Total Prizes Remaining
2
Ticket Statistics
Total Tickets Printed
7
Estimated Remaining
7
% Remaining
100.0%
Prize pool figures use advertised prize values. Tickets printed is estimated from overall odds. Tickets remaining is estimated from the share of prizes still unclaimed.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
57
VALUESCORE
Fair
57
out of 100
Expected Value
24/40
Prize Quality
25/25
Win Frequency
9/20
Inventory Health
15/15
Updated: 9/4/2026
Score based on available data - full prize breakdown unavailable for this state
Game Details
- State
- Colorado
- Game Number
- 400
- Ticket Price
- $10
- Start Date
- 12/8/2025
- Payout %
- 71.0%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 9/4/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the NATIONAL LAMPOON'S CHRISTMAS VACATION scratch-off a good buy?
NATIONAL LAMPOON'S CHRISTMAS VACATION is a middling ticket with a ValueScore of 57/100. It is roughly average compared to other scratch-offs in Colorado. If you are looking for the best value at this price point, check the Colorado rankings page for higher-rated alternatives.
How much does NATIONAL LAMPOON'S CHRISTMAS VACATION cost?
NATIONAL LAMPOON'S CHRISTMAS VACATION costs $10 per ticket in Colorado. All ScratchCheck figures for this game (expected value, ValueScore, and top prize analysis) are calculated against this $10 ticket price.
What are the odds of winning the NATIONAL LAMPOON'S CHRISTMAS VACATION scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with NATIONAL LAMPOON'S CHRISTMAS VACATION are 1 in 3.72. This means roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for NATIONAL LAMPOON'S CHRISTMAS VACATION?
The top prize for NATIONAL LAMPOON'S CHRISTMAS VACATION is $200,000. As of our latest update, 2 top prizes remain unclaimed.
What are the prizes for NATIONAL LAMPOON'S CHRISTMAS VACATION?
NATIONAL LAMPOON'S CHRISTMAS VACATION offers 1 distinct prize level: $200,000 (2 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 NATIONAL LAMPOON'S CHRISTMAS VACATION?
Based on our latest data, 100% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 2 out of 2 total). The game is early in its run, with most prizes still on the market.
How is NATIONAL LAMPOON'S CHRISTMAS VACATION rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates NATIONAL LAMPOON'S CHRISTMAS VACATION at 57 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 NATIONAL LAMPOON'S CHRISTMAS VACATION released?
NATIONAL LAMPOON'S CHRISTMAS VACATION was released by the Colorado Lottery on December 8, 2025. It has been on sale for roughly 9 months, so a meaningful portion of prizes has likely been claimed.
How often is NATIONAL LAMPOON'S CHRISTMAS VACATION data updated on ScratchCheck?
NATIONAL LAMPOON'S CHRISTMAS VACATION 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.