Lucky Symbols is a $1 scratch-off lottery ticket from the Idaho Lottery. It has overall odds of 1 in 2.75, meaning roughly 1 in every 3 tickets wins a prize. The expected value is $0.71 per $1 spent, which is an average return compared to other scratch-offs. The top prize is $3,000. Most prizes have already been claimed (14% remaining). ScratchCheck rates this ticket 54/100 (Fair) based on expected value, prize quality, win frequency, and inventory health.
Overall Odds
1 in 2.75
Exp. Value
$0.71
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$3,000
Top Prizes Left
0
Prizes Remaining
14%
ValueScore™
54 / 100
Fair
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.71→
AVERAGE
Middle-of-the-pack value for a ticket at this price point.
Why
→Most of the larger top and mid-tier prizes have already been won.
- Low inventory: most of this game's prizes have already been claimed.
- Expected value of $0.71 per $1 is about average, a typical return for a ticket at this price.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $3,000 | 1 in 417,760 | 2 | 0 | Claimed |
| $100 | 1 in 5,461 | 153 | 18 | 12% |
| $50 | 1 in 3,979 | 210 | 33 | 16% |
| $20 | 1 in 280 | 2,984 | Not reported | - |
| $15 | 1 in 140 | 5,968 | Not reported | - |
| $10 | 1 in 280 | 2,984 | Not reported | - |
| $5 | 1 in 187 | 4,469 | Not reported | - |
| $4 | 1 in 186 | 4,483 | Not reported | - |
| $3 | 1 in 112 | 7,451 | Not reported | - |
| $2 | 1 in 40 | 20,904 | Not reported | - |
| $1 | 1 in 3 | 253,642 | Not reported | - |
“Not reported” = the lottery publishes remaining-prize counts for its top prizes only.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
54
VALUESCORE
Fair
54
out of 100
Expected Value
Prize Quality
Win Frequency
Inventory Health
Updated: 7/19/2026
Game Details
- State
- Idaho
- Game Number
- 1834
- Ticket Price
- $1
- Start Date
- 1/14/2025
- Payout %
- 71.1%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 7/19/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Lucky Symbols scratch-off a good buy?
Lucky Symbols is a middling ticket with a ValueScore of 54/100. It is roughly average compared to other scratch-offs in Idaho. If you are looking for the best value at this price point, check the Idaho rankings page for higher-rated alternatives.
How much does Lucky Symbols cost?
Lucky Symbols costs $1 per ticket in Idaho. All ScratchCheck figures for this game (expected value, ValueScore, and top prize analysis) are calculated against this $1 ticket price.
What are the odds of winning the Lucky Symbols scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with Lucky Symbols are 1 in 2.75. This means roughly 1 in every 3 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for Lucky Symbols?
The top prize for Lucky Symbols is $3,000. 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 Symbols?
Lucky Symbols offers 11 distinct prize levels: $3,000 (2 total), $100 (153 total), $50 (210 total), $20 (2,984 total), $15 (5,968 total), $10 (2,984 total), $5 (4,469 total), $4 (4,483 total), $3 (7,451 total), $2 (20,904 total), and $1 (253,642 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 Symbols?
Based on our latest data, 14% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 51 out of 365 total). The vast majority of prizes have been claimed. This game is close to being retired.
How is Lucky Symbols rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates Lucky Symbols at 54 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 Symbols released?
Lucky Symbols was released by the Idaho Lottery on January 14, 2025. It has been on sale for over a year, so checking the remaining prize counts is important before buying.
How often is Lucky Symbols data updated on ScratchCheck?
Lucky Symbols 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.