It Takes 2 is one of the Georgia Lottery's $2 scratch-off games. About 1 ticket in every 4 wins something, per the published overall odds of 1 in 3.92. The expected value is $0.71 per $1 spent, which is an average return compared to other scratch-offs. $20,000 is the top prize, and 1 of 4 are still in play. 15% of the total prize pool is still unclaimed, so most prizes have already been claimed. ScratchCheck rates this ticket 23/100 (Below Avg) based on expected value, prize quality, win frequency, and inventory health. Against the rest of the state it is 143rd out of 193 Georgia scratch-offs. At its own price point it is 14th among the 46 $2 games Georgia sells.
Overall Odds
1 in 3.92
Exp. Value
$0.71
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$20,000
Top Prizes Left
1 / 4
Prizes Remaining
15%
ValueScore™
23 / 100
Below Avg
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.71↓
BELOW AVERAGE
The numbers work against it: #143 of the 193 active games we track in Georgia.
Why
↓$0.71 returned per dollar is roughly what most scratch-offs pay right now.
- Prize quality is thin, with the bigger winners mostly gone.
- Low inventory: most of this game's prizes have already been claimed.
Current Prize Odds
ScratchCheck estimate$20,000
1 of 4 left
launch odds 1 in 723K
now ~1 in 446K
$500
8 of 73 left
launch odds 1 in 40K
now ~1 in 56K
$50
64 of 496 left
launch odds 1 in 5,834
now ~1 in 6,962
ScratchCheck estimate. Current odds are derived from the prizes still unclaimed and our estimate of tickets remaining, shown next to the lottery’s printed launch odds. Actual odds vary as tickets are sold and prizes claimed.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $20,000 | 1 in 723,392 | 4 | 1 | 25% |
| $500 | 1 in 39,638 | 73 | 8 | 11% |
| $50 | 1 in 5,834 | 496 | 64 | 13% |
| $30 | 1 in 124 | 23,351 | 2,968 | 13% |
| $20 | 1 in 188 | 15,428 | 2,028 | 13% |
| $15 | 1 in 100 | 28,964 | 3,723 | 13% |
| $10 | 1 in 33 | 86,722 | 11,064 | 13% |
| $5 | 1 in 50 | 57,843 | 7,905 | 14% |
| $4 | 1 in 32 | 91,696 | 13,239 | 14% |
| $3 | 1 in 20 | 144,439 | 21,400 | 15% |
| $2 | 1 in 10 | 289,139 | 51,261 | 18% |
Prize Pool Analysis
Total Payout at Launch
$4,119,664
Current Prize Pool
$582,488
Payout Percentage
14.1%
Total Prizes Remaining
113,661
Ticket Statistics
Total Tickets Printed
2,893,568
Estimated Remaining
445,551
% Remaining
15.4%
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
23
VALUESCORE
Below Avg
23
out of 100
Expected Value
6/40
Prize Quality
5/25
Win Frequency
7/20
Inventory Health
4/15
Updated: 8/27/2026
Game Details
- State
- Georgia
- Game Number
- 1711
- Ticket Price
- $2
- Start Date
- 3/21/2023
- Payout %
- 71.2%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 8/27/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the It Takes 2 scratch-off a good buy?
It Takes 2 scores 23/100 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 Georgia at the $2 price point.
How much does It Takes 2 cost?
It Takes 2 costs $2 per ticket in Georgia. All ScratchCheck figures for this game (expected value, ValueScore, and top prize analysis) are calculated against this $2 ticket price.
What are the odds of winning the It Takes 2 scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with It Takes 2 are 1 in 3.92. This means roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for It Takes 2?
The top prize for It Takes 2 is $20,000. As of our latest update, 1 of 4 top prizes remain unclaimed.
What are the prizes for It Takes 2?
It Takes 2 offers 11 distinct prize levels: $20,000 (4 total), $500 (73 total), $50 (496 total), $30 (23,351 total), $20 (15,428 total), $15 (28,964 total), $10 (86,722 total), $5 (57,843 total), $4 (91,696 total), $3 (144,439 total), and $2 (289,139 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 It Takes 2?
Based on our latest data, 15% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 113,661 out of 738,155 total). The game is winding down. A significant portion of prizes have already been claimed.
How is It Takes 2 rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates It Takes 2 at 23 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 It Takes 2 released?
It Takes 2 was released by the Georgia Lottery on March 21, 2023. It has been on sale for over a year, so checking the remaining prize counts is important before buying.
How often is It Takes 2 data updated on ScratchCheck?
It Takes 2 data comes directly from the official Georgia Lottery and is refreshed daily, so the odds and remaining prize counts you see match the lottery's latest published figures.