$10,000 Large is one of the Minnesota Lottery's $20 scratch-off games. Published overall odds: 1 in 3.01. The expected value is $0.72 per $1 spent, which is an average return compared to other scratch-offs. The top prize is $10,000. About half the prizes remain (52% remaining). On ScratchCheck's 0-100 ValueScore it earns a 79 (Good). Today it stands at 5th of 45 active Minnesota games; among $20 tickets it is 2nd among the 7 $20 games Minnesota sells.
Overall Odds
1 in 3.01
Exp. Value
$0.72
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$10,000
Top Prizes Left
101
Prizes Remaining
52%
ValueScore™
79 / 100
Good
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.72↑
ABOVE AVERAGE
It is 2nd of the 7 active $20 games in Minnesota, with better-than-average value overall.
Why
↑You win something fairly often here, about 33% per ticket (1 in 3.01).
- Expected value of $0.72 per $1 is about average, a typical return for a ticket at this price.
- The game is early in its life, with the bulk of its prizes unclaimed.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10,000 | 1 in 4,888 | 200 | 101 | 51% |
| $1,000 | 1 in 2,444 | 400 | 206 | 52% |
| $500 | 1 in 953 | 1,026 | 543 | 53% |
| $400 | 1 in 497 | 1,967 | Not reported | - |
| $200 | 1 in 295 | 3,310 | Not reported | - |
| $150 | 1 in 170 | 5,765 | Not reported | - |
| $100 | 1 in 149 | 6,573 | Not reported | - |
| $75 | 1 in 100 | 9,799 | Not reported | - |
| $50 | 1 in 50 | 19,496 | Not reported | - |
| $30 | 1 in 19 | 50,152 | Not reported | - |
| $25 | 1 in 11 | 89,626 | Not reported | - |
| $20 | 1 in 7 | 136,874 | Not reported | - |
“Not reported” = the lottery publishes remaining-prize counts for its top prizes only.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
79
VALUESCORE
Good
79
out of 100
Expected Value
36/40
Prize Quality
13/25
Win Frequency
18/20
Inventory Health
12/15
Updated: 9/4/2026
Game Details
- State
- Minnesota
- Game Number
- 2081
- Ticket Price
- $20
- Start Date
- 2/3/2026
- Payout %
- 72.0%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 9/4/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the $10,000 Large scratch-off a good buy?
$10,000 Large is a solid choice. Its ValueScore of 79/100 is above average, indicating good expected value and a healthy prize pool. It performs better than most $20 tickets in Minnesota.
How much does $10,000 Large cost?
$10,000 Large costs $20 per ticket in Minnesota. 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 $10,000 Large scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with $10,000 Large are 1 in 3.01. This means roughly 1 in every 3 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for $10,000 Large?
The top prize for $10,000 Large is $10,000. As of our latest update, 101 top prizes remain unclaimed.
What are the prizes for $10,000 Large?
$10,000 Large offers 12 distinct prize levels: $10,000 (200 total), $1,000 (400 total), $500 (1,026 total), $400 (1,967 total), $200 (3,310 total), $150 (5,765 total), $100 (6,573 total), $75 (9,799 total), $50 (19,496 total), $30 (50,152 total), $25 (89,626 total), and $20 (136,874 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 $10,000 Large?
Based on our latest data, 52% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 850 out of 1,626 total). Roughly half the prizes remain, which is typical for an active game.
How is $10,000 Large rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates $10,000 Large at 79 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 $10,000 Large released?
$10,000 Large was released by the Minnesota Lottery on February 3, 2026. It has been on sale for roughly 7 months, so a meaningful portion of prizes has likely been claimed.
How often is $10,000 Large data updated on ScratchCheck?
$10,000 Large data comes directly from the official Minnesota Lottery and is refreshed daily, so the odds and remaining prize counts you see match the lottery's latest published figures.