Win $100, $200 or $500 (Game #0491) is one of the Michigan Lottery's $20 scratch-off games. About 1 ticket in every 9 wins something, per the published overall odds of 1 in 8.77. The expected value is $0.77 per $1 spent, which is an above-average return compared to other scratch-offs. The top prize is $500. Prize inventory sits at 15%: most prizes have already been claimed. Weighing expected value, prize quality, win frequency, and inventory health, ScratchCheck scores it 36/100 (Below Avg). Against the rest of the state it is 83rd out of 108 Michigan scratch-offs. At its own price point it is 16th of the 17 active $20 games in Michigan.
Overall Odds
1 in 8.77
Exp. Value
$0.77
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$500
Top Prizes Left
4,329
Prizes Remaining
15%
ValueScore™
36 / 100
Below Avg
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.77↓
BELOW AVERAGE
The numbers work against it: #83 of the 108 active games we track in Michigan.
Why
↓Wins are infrequent: about a 11% chance to win something per ticket (1 in 8.77), lower than most games.
- Most of the larger top and mid-tier prizes have already been won.
- The prize pool is running thin, with most prizes already won.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| $500 | 28,314 | 4,329 | 15% |
| $200 | 226,368 | 34,800 | 15% |
| $100 | 712,260 | 110,671 | 16% |
Prize Pool Analysis
Total Payout at Launch
$130,656,600
Current Prize Pool
$20,191,600
Payout Percentage
15.5%
Total Prizes Remaining
149,800
Ticket Statistics
Total Tickets Printed
8,480,081
Estimated Remaining
1,313,746
% Remaining
15.5%
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
36
VALUESCORE
Below Avg
36
out of 100
Expected Value
28/40
Prize Quality
4/25
Win Frequency
0/20
Inventory Health
4/15
Updated: 8/27/2026
Game Details
- State
- Michigan
- Game Number
- 0491
- Ticket Price
- $20
- Start Date
- 9/5/2023
- Payout %
- 77.0%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 8/27/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Win $100, $200 or $500 (Game #0491) scratch-off a good buy?
Win $100, $200 or $500 (Game #0491) scores 36/100 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 Michigan at the $20 price point.
How much does Win $100, $200 or $500 (Game #0491) cost?
Win $100, $200 or $500 (Game #0491) costs $20 per ticket in Michigan. 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 Win $100, $200 or $500 (Game #0491) scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with Win $100, $200 or $500 (Game #0491) are 1 in 8.77. This means roughly 1 in every 9 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for Win $100, $200 or $500 (Game #0491)?
The top prize for Win $100, $200 or $500 (Game #0491) is $500. As of our latest update, 4,329 top prizes remain unclaimed.
What are the prizes for Win $100, $200 or $500 (Game #0491)?
Win $100, $200 or $500 (Game #0491) offers 3 distinct prize levels: $500 (28,314 total), $200 (226,368 total), and $100 (712,260 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 Win $100, $200 or $500 (Game #0491)?
Based on our latest data, 15% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 149,800 out of 966,942 total). The game is winding down. A significant portion of prizes have already been claimed.
How is Win $100, $200 or $500 (Game #0491) rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates Win $100, $200 or $500 (Game #0491) at 36 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 Win $100, $200 or $500 (Game #0491) released?
Win $100, $200 or $500 (Game #0491) was released by the Michigan Lottery on September 5, 2023. It has been on sale for over a year, so checking the remaining prize counts is important before buying.
How often is Win $100, $200 or $500 (Game #0491) data updated on ScratchCheck?
Win $100, $200 or $500 (Game #0491) data comes directly from the official Michigan Lottery and is refreshed daily, so the odds and remaining prize counts you see match the lottery's latest published figures.