MONEY TALKS is one of the Delaware Lottery's $5 scratch-off games. Published overall odds: 1 in 4.20. Its current expected value works out to $0.65 on the dollar, an average return. The top prize is $25,000. Across every tier, 33% of prizes are still out there: about half the prizes remain. On ScratchCheck's 0-100 ValueScore it earns a 24 (Below Avg). Today it stands at 30th out of 36 Delaware scratch-offs; among $5 tickets it is 7th of the 8 active $5 games in Delaware.
Overall Odds
1 in 4.20
Exp. Value
$0.65
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$25,000
Top Prizes Left
1
Prizes Remaining
33%
ValueScore™
24 / 100
Below Avg
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.65↓
BELOW AVERAGE
Ranked 30th out of 36 Delaware scratch-offs. Better options exist, including 6 other $5 Delaware games ranked higher.
Why
↓At $0.65 back per $1, the return here is middle-of-the-road for this price point.
- At 1 in 4.20, winning tickets turn up less often than usual.
- Most of the larger top and mid-tier prizes have already been won.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25,000 | - | 3 | 1 | 33% |
| $250 | 1 in 5,106 | 90 | Not reported | - |
| $100 | 1 in 600 | 750 | Not reported | - |
| $20 | 1 in 240 | 1,875 | Not reported | - |
| $15 | 1 in 40 | 11,250 | Not reported | - |
| $10 | 1 in 20 | 22,500 | Not reported | - |
“Not reported” = the lottery publishes remaining-prize counts for its top prizes only.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
24
VALUESCORE
Below Avg
24
out of 100
Expected Value
8/40
Prize Quality
8/25
Win Frequency
6/20
Inventory Health
8/15
Updated: 9/4/2026
Game Details
- State
- Delaware
- Game Number
- 410
- Ticket Price
- $5
- Payout %
- 65.0%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 9/4/2026
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$5.00 per ticket · 1 in 4.20 overall odds
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the MONEY TALKS scratch-off a good buy?
MONEY TALKS scores 24/100 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 Delaware at the $5 price point.
How much does MONEY TALKS cost?
MONEY TALKS 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 MONEY TALKS scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with MONEY TALKS 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 MONEY TALKS?
The top prize for MONEY TALKS is $25,000. As of our latest update, 1 top prize remains unclaimed.
What are the prizes for MONEY TALKS?
MONEY TALKS offers 6 distinct prize levels: $25,000 (3 total), $250 (90 total), $100 (750 total), $20 (1,875 total), $15 (11,250 total), and $10 (22,500 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 MONEY TALKS?
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 MONEY TALKS rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates MONEY TALKS at 24 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 MONEY TALKS data updated on ScratchCheck?
MONEY TALKS 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.