Limited 16 is a $10 scratch-off lottery ticket from the Idaho Lottery. It has overall odds of 1 in 8.58, meaning roughly 1 in every 9 tickets wins a prize. The top prize is $100. Most prizes have already been claimed (2% remaining). ScratchCheck rates this ticket 2/100 (Poor) based on expected value, prize quality, win frequency, and inventory health.
Overall Odds
1 in 8.58
Exp. Value
No Data
Top Prize
$100
Top Prizes Left
217
Prizes Remaining
2%
ValueScore™
2 / 100
Poor
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$10.00 per ticket · 1 in 8.58 overall odds
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Prize Pool Analysis
Total Payout at Launch
$2,897,400
Current Prize Pool
$63,850
Payout Percentage
2.2%
Total Prizes Remaining
1,060
Ticket Statistics
Total Tickets Printed
407,670
Estimated Remaining
9,095
% Remaining
2.2%
Prize pool figures use advertised prize values. Tickets printed and remaining are estimated from overall odds and the share of prizes still unclaimed.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $100 | 1 in 39 | 10,434 | 217 | 2% |
| $50 | 1 in 11 | 37,080 | 843 | 2% |
ValueScore™ Breakdown
2
VALUESCORE
Poor
2
out of 100
Expected Value
Prize Quality
Win Frequency
Inventory Health
Updated: 7/9/2026
Game Details
- State
- Idaho
- Game Number
- 1831
- Ticket Price
- $10
- Start Date
- 4/18/2025
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 7/6/2026
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Is the Limited 16 scratch-off a good buy?
Limited 16 has a ValueScore of 2/100, which is among the lowest-rated tickets in Idaho. The combination of poor expected value, limited prizes, or heavily depleted inventory makes it a poor choice compared to alternatives. Check other games before buying.
How much does Limited 16 cost?
Limited 16 costs $10 per ticket in Idaho. All ScratchCheck figures for this game (expected value, ValueScore, and top prize analysis) are calculated against this $10 ticket price.
What are the odds of winning the Limited 16 scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with Limited 16 are 1 in 8.58. This means roughly 1 in every 9 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for Limited 16?
The top prize for Limited 16 is $100. As of our latest update, 217 top prizes remain unclaimed.
What are the prizes for Limited 16?
Limited 16 offers 2 distinct prize levels: $100 (10,434 total), and $50 (37,080 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 Limited 16?
Based on our latest data, 2% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 1,060 out of 47,514 total). The vast majority of prizes have been claimed. This game is close to being retired.
How is Limited 16 rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates Limited 16 at 2 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 Limited 16 released?
Limited 16 was released by the Idaho Lottery on April 18, 2025. It has been on sale for over a year, so checking the remaining prize counts is important before buying.
How often is Limited 16 data updated on ScratchCheck?
Limited 16 data is collected directly from official Idaho Lottery publications by ScratchCheck's automated pipeline. Prize counts and odds typically refresh daily or whenever the lottery publishes new data.