$500,000 Extreme Cash
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72
VALUESCORE
Good
$500,000 Extreme Cash is a $20 scratch-off lottery ticket from the Mississippi Lottery. It has overall odds of 1 in 3.45, meaning roughly 1 in every 3 tickets wins a prize. The expected value is $0.75 per $1 spent, which is an above-average return compared to other scratch-offs. The top prize is $500,000. Most prizes have already been claimed (16% remaining). ScratchCheck rates this ticket 72/100 (Good) based on expected value, prize quality, win frequency, and inventory health.
Overall Odds
1 in 3.45
Exp. Value
$0.75
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$500,000
Top Prizes Left
1
Prizes Remaining
16%
ValueScore™
72 / 100
Good
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.75↑
ABOVE AVERAGE
Strong overall value, among the better games we track right now.
Why
↑Wins hit often: about a 29% chance to win something per ticket (1 in 3.45), better than most games.
- At $0.75 returned per $1 spent, this game pays back more than the typical scratch-off.
- Prize quality is thin, with the bigger winners mostly gone.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| $500,000 | 2 | 1 | 50% |
| $50,000 | 3 | 1 | 33% |
| $5,000 | 8 | 2 | 25% |
| $2,000 | 20 | 4 | 20% |
| $500 | 2,097 | 327 | 16% |
| $200 | 2,832 | 439 | 16% |
| $100 | 55,594 | 8,744 | 16% |
| $50 | 83,925 | 13,521 | 16% |
| $40 | 94,363 | 15,203 | 16% |
| $20 | 125,824 | 21,055 | 17% |
2nd Chance Drawing · separate drawing, not an instant win
| Prize | Remaining |
|---|---|
| $500,000 | 1 |
Won by entering non-winning tickets in Mississippi's 2nd Chance drawing. Not part of this game's odds, expected value, or ValueScore.
Prize Pool Analysis
Total Payout at Launch
$18,891,550
Current Prize Pool
$3,398,970
Payout Percentage
18.0%
Total Prizes Remaining
59,297
Ticket Statistics
Total Tickets Printed
1,258,105
Estimated Remaining
204,575
% Remaining
16.3%
Prize pool figures use advertised prize values. Tickets printed and remaining are estimated from overall odds and the share of prizes still unclaimed.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
72
VALUESCORE
Good
72
out of 100
Expected Value
Prize Quality
Win Frequency
Inventory Health
Updated: 7/16/2026
Game Details
- State
- Mississippi
- Game Number
- 210
- Ticket Price
- $20
- Start Date
- 6/3/2025
- Payout %
- 75.1%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 7/11/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the $500,000 Extreme Cash scratch-off a good buy?
$500,000 Extreme Cash is a solid choice. Its ValueScore of 72/100 is above average, indicating good expected value and a healthy prize pool. It performs better than most $20 tickets in Mississippi.
How much does $500,000 Extreme Cash cost?
$500,000 Extreme Cash costs $20 per ticket in Mississippi. 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 Extreme Cash scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with $500,000 Extreme Cash are 1 in 3.45. This means roughly 1 in every 3 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for $500,000 Extreme Cash?
The top prize for $500,000 Extreme Cash is $500,000. As of our latest update, 1 top prize remains unclaimed.
What are the prizes for $500,000 Extreme Cash?
$500,000 Extreme Cash offers 10 distinct prize levels: $500,000 (2 total), $50,000 (3 total), $5,000 (8 total), $2,000 (20 total), $500 (2,097 total), $200 (2,832 total), $100 (55,594 total), $50 (83,925 total), $40 (94,363 total), and $20 (125,824 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 $500,000 Extreme Cash?
Based on our latest data, 16% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 59,297 out of 364,668 total). The game is winding down. A significant portion of prizes have already been claimed.
How is $500,000 Extreme Cash rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates $500,000 Extreme Cash at 72 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 Extreme Cash released?
$500,000 Extreme Cash was released by the Mississippi Lottery on June 3, 2025. It has been on sale for over a year, so checking the remaining prize counts is important before buying.
How often is $500,000 Extreme Cash data updated on ScratchCheck?
$500,000 Extreme Cash data comes directly from the official Mississippi Lottery and is refreshed daily, so the odds and remaining prize counts you see match the lottery's latest published figures.