$500,000 JACKPOT costs $20 per ticket from the Maine Lottery. The Maine Lottery publishes overall odds of 1 in 2.84. The top prize is $500,000. ScratchCheck rates this ticket 65/100 (Good). In our rankings it sits at 3rd of 36 in Maine, putting it in the state's top three, and it is 2nd out of 3 $20 tickets in Maine.
Overall Odds
1 in 2.84
Exp. Value
No Data
Top Prize
$500,000
Top Prizes Left
4
Prizes Remaining
No Data
ValueScore™
65 / 100
Good
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Not enough data to calculate expected value for this game.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Left |
|---|---|
| $500,000 | 4 |
| $50,000 | 8 |
| $10,000 | 48 |
| $5,000 | 72 |
| $1,000 | 1,060 |
| $500 | 1,997 |
Maine only publishes the number of unclaimed prizes at its top prize levels, not the original prize counts. Totals and percent-remaining are unavailable, and smaller prizes are not itemized.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
65
VALUESCORE
Good
65
out of 100
Expected Value
0/40
Prize Quality
10/25
Win Frequency
19/20
Inventory Health
0/15
Updated: 9/4/2026
Game Details
- State
- Maine
- Game Number
- 748
- Ticket Price
- $20
- Start Date
- 9/3/2026
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 9/4/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the $500,000 JACKPOT scratch-off a good buy?
$500,000 JACKPOT is a solid choice. Its ValueScore of 65/100 is above average, indicating good expected value and a healthy prize pool. It performs better than most $20 tickets in Maine.
How much does $500,000 JACKPOT cost?
$500,000 JACKPOT costs $20 per ticket in Maine. All ScratchCheck figures for this game (expected value, ValueScore, and top prize analysis) are calculated against this $20 ticket price.
What are the odds of winning the $500,000 JACKPOT scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with $500,000 JACKPOT are 1 in 2.84. This means roughly 1 in every 3 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for $500,000 JACKPOT?
The top prize for $500,000 JACKPOT is $500,000. As of our latest update, 4 top prizes remain unclaimed.
What are the prizes for $500,000 JACKPOT?
$500,000 JACKPOT offers 6 distinct prize levels: $500,000, $50,000, $10,000, $5,000, $1,000, and $500. The full prize breakdown with odds and remaining counts is listed in the prize table on this page.
How is $500,000 JACKPOT rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates $500,000 JACKPOT at 65 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 $500,000 JACKPOT released?
$500,000 JACKPOT was released by the Maine Lottery on September 3, 2026. This is a newly released game, so the full prize pool is effectively intact.
How often is $500,000 JACKPOT data updated on ScratchCheck?
$500,000 JACKPOT data is updated 2–3 times per week from official Maine Lottery publications. Odds and prize amounts are official, though some prize details may be limited.