At a glance
Pong costs $2 a ticket from the Idaho Lottery. At 1 in 3.92, its overall odds are the longest of Idaho's 3 $2 games. It pays back about $0.62 per $1 on average, in line with Idaho's other $2 games.
Overall Odds
1 in 3.92
Exp. Value
$0.62
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$10,000
Top Prizes Left
1
Prizes Remaining
65%
ValueScore™
28 / 100
Below Avg
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.62↓
BELOW AVERAGE
It is 2nd of the 3 active $2 games in Idaho, so most $2 alternatives will serve you better.
Why
↓At $0.62 returned per $1, this game pays back less than most scratch-offs.
- A leaner 26% chance of winning per ticket (1 in 3.92), below most games.
- Prize quality is fair, with some of the bigger winners already claimed.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10,000 | 1 in 243,300 | 2 | 1 | 50% |
| $500 | 1 in 121,650 | 4 | 3 | 75% |
| $100 | 1 in 1,031 | 472 | 312 | 66% |
| $50 | 1 in 842 | 578 | 372 | 64% |
| $25 | 1 in 350 | 1,389 | 896 | 65% |
| $15 | 1 in 100 | 4,870 | Not reported | - |
| $10 | 1 in 50 | 9,728 | Not reported | - |
| $5 | 1 in 50 | 9,728 | Not reported | - |
| $4 | 1 in 17 | 29,196 | Not reported | - |
| $2 | 1 in 7 | 68,124 | Not reported | - |
“Not reported” = the lottery publishes remaining-prize counts for its top prizes only.
Prize Pool Analysis
Total Payout at Launch
$132,825
Current Prize Pool
$83,700
Payout Percentage
63.0%
Total Prizes Remaining
1,584
Ticket Statistics
Total Tickets Printed
9,584
Estimated Remaining
6,209
% Remaining
64.8%
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
28
VALUESCORE
Below Avg
28
out of 100
Expected Value
1/40
Prize Quality
14/25
Win Frequency
1/20
Inventory Health
12/15
Updated: 9/23/2026
Game Details
- State
- Idaho
- Game Number
- 1921
- Ticket Price
- $2
- Start Date
- 7/14/2026
- Payout %
- 62.2%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 9/23/2026
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$2.00 per ticket · 1 in 3.92 overall odds
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Pong scratch-off a good buy?
Pong scores 28/100 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 Pong cost?
Pong 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 Pong scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with Pong 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 Pong?
The top prize for Pong is $10,000. As of our latest update, 1 top prize remains unclaimed.
What are the prizes for Pong?
Pong offers 10 distinct prize levels: $10,000 (2 total), $500 (4 total), $100 (472 total), $50 (578 total), $25 (1,389 total), $15 (4,870 total), $10 (9,728 total), $5 (9,728 total), $4 (29,196 total), and $2 (68,124 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 Pong?
Based on our latest data, 65% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 1,584 out of 2,445 total). Roughly half the prizes remain, which is typical for an active game.
How is Pong rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates Pong at 28 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 Pong released?
Pong was released by the Idaho Lottery on July 14, 2026. It has been on sale for about 2 months.
How often is Pong data updated on ScratchCheck?
Pong 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.