The Idaho Lottery sells Cherry Blast Slingo at $5 a ticket. Expect roughly one winner in every 4 tickets, based on the published 1 in 3.62 overall odds. The expected value is $0.69 per $1 spent, which is an average return compared to other scratch-offs. The top prize is $50,000. By our count most prizes have already been claimed, with 7% of all prizes unclaimed. On our 0-100 ValueScore scale (expected value, prize quality, win frequency, and inventory health) it earns a 32 (Below Avg). Against the rest of the state it is 29th out of 33 Idaho scratch-offs. At its own price point it is 9th of the 10 active $5 games in Idaho.
Overall Odds
1 in 3.62
Exp. Value
$0.69
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$50,000
Top Prizes Left
1
Prizes Remaining
7%
ValueScore™
32 / 100
Below Avg
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.69↓
BELOW AVERAGE
The numbers work against it: #29 of the 33 active games we track in Idaho.
Why
↓Wins are infrequent: about a 28% chance to win something per ticket (1 in 3.62), lower than most games.
- Weak prize quality: relatively few of the bigger top and mid-tier prizes are still unclaimed.
- Expected value lands near the pack at $0.69 per $1 spent.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | 1 in 362,812 | 2 | 1 | 50% |
| $1,000 | 1 in 362,812 | 2 | 0 | Claimed |
| $500 | 1 in 90,703 | 8 | 1 | 13% |
| $100 | 1 in 685 | 1,059 | 68 | 6% |
| $75 | 1 in 598 | 1,213 | 77 | 6% |
| $50 | 1 in 132 | 5,506 | 422 | 8% |
| $30 | 1 in 84 | 8,681 | 646 | 7% |
| $15 | 1 in 15 | 48,391 | Not reported | - |
| $10 | 1 in 15 | 48,377 | Not reported | - |
| $5 | 1 in 8 | 87,023 | Not reported | - |
“Not reported” = the lottery publishes remaining-prize counts for its top prizes only.
Prize Pool Analysis
Total Payout at Launch
$838,605
Current Prize Pool
$103,555
Payout Percentage
12.3%
Total Prizes Remaining
1,215
Ticket Statistics
Total Tickets Printed
59,625
Estimated Remaining
4,398
% Remaining
7.4%
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
32
VALUESCORE
Below Avg
32
out of 100
Expected Value
19/40
Prize Quality
8/25
Win Frequency
4/20
Inventory Health
0/15
Updated: 8/27/2026
Game Details
- State
- Idaho
- Game Number
- 1903
- Ticket Price
- $5
- Start Date
- 3/10/2026
- Payout %
- 68.9%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 8/27/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Cherry Blast Slingo scratch-off a good buy?
Cherry Blast Slingo scores 32/100 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 Idaho at the $5 price point.
How much does Cherry Blast Slingo cost?
Cherry Blast Slingo costs $5 per ticket in Idaho. 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 Cherry Blast Slingo scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with Cherry Blast Slingo are 1 in 3.62. This means roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for Cherry Blast Slingo?
The top prize for Cherry Blast Slingo is $50,000. As of our latest update, 1 top prize remains unclaimed.
What are the prizes for Cherry Blast Slingo?
Cherry Blast Slingo offers 10 distinct prize levels: $50,000 (2 total), $1,000 (2 total), $500 (8 total), $100 (1,059 total), $75 (1,213 total), $50 (5,506 total), $30 (8,681 total), $15 (48,391 total), $10 (48,377 total), and $5 (87,023 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 Cherry Blast Slingo?
Based on our latest data, 7% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 1,215 out of 16,471 total). The vast majority of prizes have been claimed. This game is close to being retired.
How is Cherry Blast Slingo rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates Cherry Blast Slingo at 32 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 Cherry Blast Slingo released?
Cherry Blast Slingo was released by the Idaho Lottery on March 10, 2026. It has been on sale for about 6 months.
How often is Cherry Blast Slingo data updated on ScratchCheck?
Cherry Blast Slingo data comes directly from the official Idaho Lottery and is refreshed daily, so the odds and remaining prize counts you see match the lottery's latest published figures.