Lucky Stars is one of the Delaware Lottery's $20 scratch-off games. Its published overall odds are 1 in 4.20. Its current expected value works out to $0.72 on the dollar, an average return. The top prize is $100,000. About half the prizes remain (33% remaining). Its ValueScore is 43/100 (Fair). Against the rest of the state it is 22nd out of 36 Delaware scratch-offs. At its own price point it is 7th of the 7 active $20 games in Delaware.
Overall Odds
1 in 4.20
Exp. Value
$0.72
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$100,000
Top Prizes Left
1
Prizes Remaining
33%
ValueScore™
43 / 100
Fair
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.72→
AVERAGE
Nothing wrong with it, but nothing special either; it is 7th of the 7 active $20 games in Delaware.
Why
→Prize quality is thin, with the bigger winners mostly gone.
- At 1 in 4.20, winning tickets turn up less often than usual.
- Inventory is about half depleted, but a fair number of prizes are still out there.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $100,000 | - | 3 | 1 | 33% |
| $1,000 | 1 in 10,000 | 36 | Not reported | - |
| $500 | 1 in 1,500 | 240 | Not reported | - |
| $200 | 1 in 353 | 1,020 | Not reported | - |
| $100 | 1 in 30 | 12,000 | Not reported | - |
| $50 | 1 in 50 | 7,200 | Not reported | - |
| $30 | 1 in 8 | 48,000 | Not reported | - |
| $20 | 1 in 4 | 48,000 | Not reported | - |
“Not reported” = the lottery publishes remaining-prize counts for its top prizes only.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
43
VALUESCORE
Fair
43
out of 100
Expected Value
31/40
Prize Quality
8/25
Win Frequency
7/20
Inventory Health
8/15
Updated: 9/4/2026
Game Details
- State
- Delaware
- Game Number
- 470
- Ticket Price
- $20
- Payout %
- 72.0%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 9/4/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Lucky Stars scratch-off a good buy?
Lucky Stars is a middling ticket with a ValueScore of 43/100. 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 Lucky Stars cost?
Lucky Stars costs $20 per ticket in Delaware. 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 Lucky Stars scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with Lucky Stars 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 Lucky Stars?
The top prize for Lucky Stars is $100,000. As of our latest update, 1 top prize remains unclaimed.
What are the prizes for Lucky Stars?
Lucky Stars offers 8 distinct prize levels: $100,000 (3 total), $1,000 (36 total), $500 (240 total), $200 (1,020 total), $100 (12,000 total), $50 (7,200 total), $30 (48,000 total), and $20 (48,000 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 Lucky Stars?
Based on our latest data, 33% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 1 out of 3 total). The game is winding down. A significant portion of prizes have already been claimed.
How is Lucky Stars rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates Lucky Stars at 43 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 Lucky Stars data updated on ScratchCheck?
Lucky Stars 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.