At a glance
The Georgia Lottery sells JUMBO BOO BUCKS as a $2 ticket. Only 15% of all its prizes are left, yet 2 of the 3 $25,000 top prizes are still unclaimed. Its prize pool is nearly spent: 15% of prizes remain.
Overall Odds
1 in 4.21
Exp. Value
$0.71
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$25,000
Top Prizes Left
2 / 3
Prizes Remaining
15%
ValueScore™
23 / 100
Below Avg
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.71↓
BELOW AVERAGE
Ranked 128th out of 174 Georgia scratch-offs. Better options exist, including 8 other $2 Georgia games ranked higher.
Why
↓Expected value of $0.71 per $1 is about average, a typical return for a ticket at this price.
- Top-prize odds have improved: 1 in 1.5M at launch, about 1 in 334K now. Tickets have sold faster than the $25,000 prizes have been claimed.
- Wins are infrequent: about a 24% chance to win something per ticket (1 in 4.21), lower than most games.
- The prize pool is running thin, with most prizes already won.
Current Prize Odds
ScratchCheck estimate$25,000
2 of 3 left
launch odds 1 in 1.5M
now ~1 in 334K
$250
44 of 359 left
launch odds 1 in 12K
now ~1 in 15K
$100
78 of 799 left
launch odds 1 in 5,488
now ~1 in 8,559
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25,000 | 1 in 1,461,603 | 3 | 2 | 67% |
| $250 | 1 in 12,214 | 359 | 44 | 12% |
| $100 | 1 in 5,488 | 799 | 78 | 10% |
| $50 | 1 in 1,414 | 3,100 | 363 | 12% |
| $40 | 1 in 667 | 6,575 | 753 | 11% |
| $30 | 1 in 386 | 11,365 | 1,430 | 13% |
| $20 | 1 in 81 | 54,272 | 7,500 | 14% |
| $15 | 1 in 150 | 29,257 | 3,877 | 13% |
| $12 | 1 in 150 | 29,233 | 3,983 | 14% |
| $10 | 1 in 50 | 87,759 | 11,843 | 13% |
| $6 | 1 in 75 | 58,484 | 8,216 | 14% |
| $5 | 1 in 30 | 146,183 | 20,774 | 14% |
| $3 | 1 in 25 | 175,464 | 28,124 | 16% |
| $2 | 1 in 10 | 438,669 | 71,590 | 16% |
Prize Pool Analysis
Total Payout at Launch
$6,241,830
Current Prize Pool
$915,069
Payout Percentage
14.7%
Total Prizes Remaining
158,577
Ticket Statistics
Total Tickets Printed
4,384,808
Estimated Remaining
667,609
% Remaining
15.2%
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
5/40
Prize Quality
11/25
Win Frequency
3/20
Inventory Health
4/15
Updated: 9/23/2026
Game Details
- State
- Georgia
- Game Number
- 1856
- Ticket Price
- $2
- Start Date
- 9/16/2025
- Payout %
- 71.2%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 9/19/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the JUMBO BOO BUCKS scratch-off a good buy?
JUMBO BOO BUCKS 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 JUMBO BOO BUCKS cost?
JUMBO BOO BUCKS 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 JUMBO BOO BUCKS scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with JUMBO BOO BUCKS are 1 in 4.21. This means roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for JUMBO BOO BUCKS?
The top prize for JUMBO BOO BUCKS is $25,000. As of our latest update, 2 of 3 top prizes remain unclaimed.
What are the prizes for JUMBO BOO BUCKS?
JUMBO BOO BUCKS offers 14 distinct prize levels: $25,000 (3 total), $250 (359 total), $100 (799 total), $50 (3,100 total), $40 (6,575 total), $30 (11,365 total), $20 (54,272 total), $15 (29,257 total), $12 (29,233 total), $10 (87,759 total), $6 (58,484 total), $5 (146,183 total), $3 (175,464 total), and $2 (438,669 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 JUMBO BOO BUCKS?
Based on our latest data, 15% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 158,577 out of 1,041,522 total). The game is winding down. A significant portion of prizes have already been claimed.
How is JUMBO BOO BUCKS rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates JUMBO BOO BUCKS 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 JUMBO BOO BUCKS released?
JUMBO BOO BUCKS was released by the Georgia Lottery on September 16, 2025. It has been on sale for over a year, so checking the remaining prize counts is important before buying.
How often is JUMBO BOO BUCKS data updated on ScratchCheck?
JUMBO BOO BUCKS 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.