Lucky No. 7 (Game #1861) is a $2 scratch-off lottery ticket from the Idaho Lottery. It has overall odds of 1 in 3.54, meaning roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize. The expected value is $0.63 per $1 spent, which is a below-average return compared to other scratch-offs. The top prize is $7,000. Most prizes have already been claimed (17% remaining). ScratchCheck rates this ticket 21/100 (Below Avg) based on expected value, prize quality, win frequency, and inventory health.
Overall Odds
1 in 3.54
Exp. Value
$0.63
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$7,000
Top Prizes Left
0
Prizes Remaining
17%
ValueScore™
21 / 100
Below Avg
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.63↓
BELOW AVERAGE
Weaker overall value. There are likely better options at this price.
Why
↓Most of the larger top and mid-tier prizes have already been won.
- Expected value of $0.63 per $1 is below average. Less comes back per dollar than most games.
- Low inventory: most of this game's prizes have already been claimed.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $7,000 | 1 in 164,800 | 3 | 0 | Claimed |
| $1,000 | 1 in 123,600 | 4 | 0 | Claimed |
| $77 | 1 in 2,996 | 165 | 23 | 14% |
| $27 | 1 in 500 | 989 | 177 | 18% |
| $21 | 1 in 200 | 2,472 | Not reported | - |
| $12 | 1 in 100 | 4,944 | Not reported | - |
| $7 | 1 in 22 | 22,248 | Not reported | - |
| $6 | 1 in 67 | 7,416 | Not reported | - |
| $4 | 1 in 40 | 12,360 | Not reported | - |
| $3 | 1 in 50 | 9,888 | Not reported | - |
| $2 | 1 in 6 | 79,104 | Not reported | - |
“Not reported” = the lottery publishes remaining-prize counts for its top prizes only.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
21
VALUESCORE
Below Avg
21
out of 100
Expected Value
Prize Quality
Win Frequency
Inventory Health
Updated: 7/19/2026
Game Details
- State
- Idaho
- Game Number
- 1861
- Ticket Price
- $2
- Start Date
- 6/10/2025
- Payout %
- 62.8%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 7/19/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Lucky No. 7 (Game #1861) scratch-off a good buy?
Lucky No. 7 (Game #1861) scores 21/100 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 $2 price point.
How much does Lucky No. 7 (Game #1861) cost?
Lucky No. 7 (Game #1861) costs $2 per ticket in Idaho. 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 Lucky No. 7 (Game #1861) scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with Lucky No. 7 (Game #1861) are 1 in 3.54. This means roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for Lucky No. 7 (Game #1861)?
The top prize for Lucky No. 7 (Game #1861) is $7,000. All top prizes have already been claimed. This game no longer has a top prize available, so you may want to consider a different game.
What are the prizes for Lucky No. 7 (Game #1861)?
Lucky No. 7 (Game #1861) offers 11 distinct prize levels: $7,000 (3 total), $1,000 (4 total), $77 (165 total), $27 (989 total), $21 (2,472 total), $12 (4,944 total), $7 (22,248 total), $6 (7,416 total), $4 (12,360 total), $3 (9,888 total), and $2 (79,104 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 No. 7 (Game #1861)?
Based on our latest data, 17% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 200 out of 1,161 total). The game is winding down. A significant portion of prizes have already been claimed.
How is Lucky No. 7 (Game #1861) rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates Lucky No. 7 (Game #1861) at 21 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 Lucky No. 7 (Game #1861) released?
Lucky No. 7 (Game #1861) was released by the Idaho Lottery on June 10, 2025. It has been on sale for over a year, so checking the remaining prize counts is important before buying.
How often is Lucky No. 7 (Game #1861) data updated on ScratchCheck?
Lucky No. 7 (Game #1861) 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.