The Delaware Lottery sells Deluxe Bucks at $5 a ticket. Published overall odds: 1 in 4.20. Dollar for dollar, it pays back around $0.65 per $1, an average return for a scratch-off. The top prize is $12,000. By our count most prizes are still available, with 80% of all prizes unclaimed. On ScratchCheck's 0-100 ValueScore it earns a 47 (Fair). Today it stands at 17th out of 36 Delaware scratch-offs; among $5 tickets it is 3rd of the 8 active $5 games in Delaware.
Overall Odds
1 in 4.20
Exp. Value
$0.65
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$12,000
Top Prizes Left
4
Prizes Remaining
80%
ValueScore™
47 / 100
Fair
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.65→
AVERAGE
Nothing wrong with it, but nothing special either; it is 3rd among the 8 $5 games Delaware sells.
Why
→At $0.65 back per $1, the return here is middle-of-the-road for this price point.
- At 1 in 4.20 overall odds, prizes land more often than in most games.
- Strong prize quality: a healthy share of the bigger top and mid-tier prizes are still unclaimed.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $12,000 | - | 5 | 4 | 80% |
| $100 | 1 in 250 | 1,560 | Not reported | - |
| $50 | 1 in 974 | 455 | Not reported | - |
| $20 | 1 in 240 | 1,625 | Not reported | - |
| $15 | 1 in 1,200 | 3,250 | Not reported | - |
| $5 | 1 in 750 | 52,000 | Not reported | - |
“Not reported” = the lottery publishes remaining-prize counts for its top prizes only.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
47
VALUESCORE
Fair
47
out of 100
Expected Value
13/40
Prize Quality
20/25
Win Frequency
12/20
Inventory Health
15/15
Updated: 9/4/2026
Game Details
- State
- Delaware
- Game Number
- 531
- Ticket Price
- $5
- Payout %
- 65.1%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 9/4/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Deluxe Bucks scratch-off a good buy?
Deluxe Bucks is a middling ticket with a ValueScore of 47/100. It is roughly average compared to other scratch-offs in Delaware. If you are looking for the best value at this price point, check the Delaware rankings page for higher-rated alternatives.
How much does Deluxe Bucks cost?
Deluxe Bucks costs $5 per ticket in Delaware. 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 Deluxe Bucks scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with Deluxe Bucks are 1 in 4.20. This means roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for Deluxe Bucks?
The top prize for Deluxe Bucks is $12,000. As of our latest update, 4 top prizes remain unclaimed.
What are the prizes for Deluxe Bucks?
Deluxe Bucks offers 6 distinct prize levels: $12,000 (5 total), $100 (1,560 total), $50 (455 total), $20 (1,625 total), $15 (3,250 total), and $5 (52,000 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 Deluxe Bucks?
Based on our latest data, 80% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 4 out of 5 total). The game is early in its run, with most prizes still on the market.
How is Deluxe Bucks rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates Deluxe Bucks at 47 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.
How often is Deluxe Bucks data updated on ScratchCheck?
Deluxe Bucks data is updated 2–3 times per week from official Delaware Lottery publications. Odds and prize amounts are official, though some prize details may be limited.