A $5 scratch-off from the Indiana Lottery, IN THE MONEY is on sale now. The Indiana Lottery publishes overall odds of 1 in 3.87. Every $1 spent returns about $0.69 on average, an average showing by scratch-off standards. The top prize is $100,000. By our count most prizes are still available, with 98% of all prizes unclaimed. ScratchCheck rates this ticket 47/100 (Fair). In our rankings it sits at #36 of the 59 active games we track in Indiana, and it is 8th out of 18 $5 tickets in Indiana.
Overall Odds
1 in 3.87
Exp. Value
$0.69
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$100,000
Top Prizes Left
1
Prizes Remaining
98%
ValueScore™
47 / 100
Fair
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.69→
AVERAGE
At 36th out of 59 Indiana scratch-offs, it neither stands out nor falls behind.
Why
→At $0.69 back per $1, the return here is middle-of-the-road for this price point.
- Odds of 1 in 3.87 put the win rate squarely in the normal range.
- Prize quality is fair, with some of the bigger winners already claimed.
Current Prize Odds
ScratchCheck estimate$100,000
1 of 3 left
launch odds 1 in 1.4M
now ~1 in 4.2M
$2,000
23 of 36 left
launch odds 1 in 119K
now ~1 in 182K
$500
648 of 1,355 left
launch odds 1 in 3,153
now ~1 in 6,444
ScratchCheck estimate. Current odds are derived from the prizes still unclaimed and our estimate of tickets remaining, shown next to the lottery’s printed launch odds. Actual odds vary as tickets are sold and prizes claimed.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100,000 | 3 | 1 | 33% |
| $2,000 | 36 | 23 | 64% |
| $500 | 1,355 | 648 | 48% |
| $100 | 17,025 | 7,964 | 47% |
| $50 | 28,515 | 13,303 | 47% |
| $20 | 213,630 | 213,630 | 100% |
| $10 | 416,591 | 416,591 | 100% |
| $5 | 427,180 | 427,180 | 100% |
Prize Pool Analysis
Total Payout at Launch
$14,752,160
Current Prize Pool
$12,505,960
Payout Percentage
84.8%
Total Prizes Remaining
1,079,340
Ticket Statistics
Total Tickets Printed
4,272,600
Estimated Remaining
4,175,896
% Remaining
97.7%
Prize pool figures use advertised prize values. Tickets printed is the lottery’s published print run. Tickets remaining is estimated from the share of prizes still unclaimed.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
47
VALUESCORE
Fair
47
out of 100
Expected Value
8/40
Prize Quality
14/25
Win Frequency
10/20
Inventory Health
15/15
Updated: 9/4/2026
Game Details
- State
- Indiana
- Game Number
- 2606
- Ticket Price
- $5
- Start Date
- 1/6/2026
- Payout %
- 69.0%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 9/4/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the IN THE MONEY scratch-off a good buy?
IN THE MONEY is a middling ticket with a ValueScore of 47/100. It is roughly average compared to other scratch-offs in Indiana. If you are looking for the best value at this price point, check the Indiana rankings page for higher-rated alternatives.
How much does IN THE MONEY cost?
IN THE MONEY costs $5 per ticket in Indiana. 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 IN THE MONEY scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with IN THE MONEY are 1 in 3.87. This means roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for IN THE MONEY?
The top prize for IN THE MONEY is $100,000. As of our latest update, 1 top prize remains unclaimed.
What are the prizes for IN THE MONEY?
IN THE MONEY offers 8 distinct prize levels: $100,000 (3 total), $2,000 (36 total), $500 (1,355 total), $100 (17,025 total), $50 (28,515 total), $20 (213,630 total), $10 (416,591 total), and $5 (427,180 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 IN THE MONEY?
Based on our latest data, 98% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 1,079,340 out of 1,104,335 total). The game is early in its run, with most prizes still on the market.
How is IN THE MONEY rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates IN THE MONEY at 47 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 IN THE MONEY released?
IN THE MONEY was released by the Indiana Lottery on January 6, 2026. It has been on sale for roughly 8 months, so a meaningful portion of prizes has likely been claimed.
How often is IN THE MONEY data updated on ScratchCheck?
IN THE MONEY data comes directly from the official Indiana Lottery and is refreshed daily, so the odds and remaining prize counts you see match the lottery's latest published figures.