MA 250
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33
VALUESCORE
Below Avg
MA 250 costs $5 per ticket from the Massachusetts Lottery. It has overall odds of 1 in 9.13, meaning roughly 1 in every 9 tickets wins a prize. Every $1 spent returns about $0.77 on average, an above-average showing by scratch-off standards. The top prize is $250. About half the prizes remain (33% remaining). Its ValueScore is 33/100 (Below Avg), a blend of expected value, prize quality, win frequency, and inventory health. That makes it #79 of the 120 active games we track in Massachusetts, and 27th out of 34 $5 tickets in Massachusetts.
Overall Odds
1 in 9.13
Exp. Value
$0.77
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$250
Top Prizes Left
3,063
Prizes Remaining
33%
ValueScore™
33 / 100
Below Avg
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.77↓
BELOW AVERAGE
It is 27th of the 34 active $5 games in Massachusetts, so most $5 alternatives will serve you better.
Why
↓At 1 in 9.13, winning tickets turn up less often than usual.
- Weak prize quality: relatively few of the bigger top and mid-tier prizes are still unclaimed.
- $0.77 back per dollar puts this game's return ahead of the pack.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $250 | 1 in 554 | 9,100 | 3,063 | 34% |
| $50 | 1 in 36 | 140,000 | 45,531 | 33% |
| $25 | 1 in 13 | 403,200 | 132,355 | 33% |
Prize Pool Analysis
Total Payout at Launch
$19,355,000
Current Prize Pool
$6,351,175
Payout Percentage
32.8%
Total Prizes Remaining
180,949
Ticket Statistics
Total Tickets Printed
5,042,499
Estimated Remaining
1,652,064
% Remaining
32.8%
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
33
VALUESCORE
Below Avg
33
out of 100
Expected Value
16/40
Prize Quality
8/25
Win Frequency
1/20
Inventory Health
8/15
Updated: 8/27/2026
Game Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- Game Number
- 548
- Ticket Price
- $5
- Start Date
- 7/1/2026
- Payout %
- 76.8%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 8/27/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the MA 250 scratch-off a good buy?
MA 250 scores 33/100 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 Massachusetts at the $5 price point.
How much does MA 250 cost?
MA 250 costs $5 per ticket in Massachusetts. 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 MA 250 scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with MA 250 are 1 in 9.13. This means roughly 1 in every 9 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for MA 250?
The top prize for MA 250 is $250. As of our latest update, 3,063 top prizes remain unclaimed.
What are the prizes for MA 250?
MA 250 offers 3 distinct prize levels: $250 (9,100 total), $50 (140,000 total), and $25 (403,200 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 MA 250?
Based on our latest data, 33% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 180,949 out of 552,300 total). The game is winding down. A significant portion of prizes have already been claimed.
How is MA 250 rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates MA 250 at 33 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 MA 250 released?
MA 250 was released by the Massachusetts Lottery on July 1, 2026. It has been on sale for about 2 months.
How often is MA 250 data updated on ScratchCheck?
MA 250 data comes directly from the official Massachusetts Lottery and is refreshed daily, so the odds and remaining prize counts you see match the lottery's latest published figures.