Big Win is a $20 scratch-off lottery ticket from the Minnesota Lottery. It has overall odds of 1 in 3.03, meaning roughly 1 in every 3 tickets wins a prize. The expected value is $0.72 per $1 spent, which is an average return compared to other scratch-offs. The top prize is $500,000. About half the prizes remain (48% remaining). ScratchCheck rates this ticket 71/100 (Good) based on expected value, prize quality, win frequency, and inventory health.
Overall Odds
1 in 3.03
Exp. Value
$0.72
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$500,000
Top Prizes Left
1
Prizes Remaining
48%
ValueScore™
71 / 100
Good
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.72↑
ABOVE AVERAGE
Strong overall value, among the better games we track right now.
Why
↑At $0.72 back per $1, the return here is middle-of-the-road for this price point.
- Wins hit often: about a 33% chance to win something per ticket (1 in 3.03), better than most games.
- Roughly half the prize pool has been claimed, with a decent amount still left.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $500,000 | 1 in 611,167 | 3 | 1 | 33% |
| $50,000 | 1 in 229,188 | 8 | 4 | 50% |
| $25,000 | 1 in 261,929 | 7 | 4 | 57% |
| $5,000 | 1 in 50,931 | 36 | 17 | 47% |
| $2,500 | 1 in 32,167 | 57 | 24 | 42% |
| $1,000 | 1 in 3,134 | 585 | 285 | 49% |
| $500 | 1 in 4,065 | 451 | 216 | 48% |
| $400 | 1 in 1,329 | 1,380 | Not reported | - |
| $250 | 1 in 1,479 | 1,240 | Not reported | - |
| $200 | 1 in 850 | 2,156 | Not reported | - |
| $100 | 1 in 28 | 65,605 | Not reported | - |
| $75 | 1 in 265 | 6,925 | Not reported | - |
| $60 | 1 in 184 | 9,959 | Not reported | - |
| $50 | 1 in 28 | 65,302 | Not reported | - |
| $45 | 1 in 69 | 26,709 | Not reported | - |
| $30 | 1 in 24 | 76,497 | Not reported | - |
| $25 | 1 in 20 | 91,773 | Not reported | - |
| $20 | 1 in 7 | 256,706 | Not reported | - |
“Not reported” = the lottery publishes remaining-prize counts for its top prizes only.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
71
VALUESCORE
Good
71
out of 100
Expected Value
Prize Quality
Win Frequency
Inventory Health
Updated: 7/20/2026
Game Details
- State
- Minnesota
- Game Number
- 2036
- Ticket Price
- $20
- Start Date
- 2/4/2025
- Payout %
- 71.9%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 7/20/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Big Win scratch-off a good buy?
Big Win is a solid choice. Its ValueScore of 71/100 is above average, indicating good expected value and a healthy prize pool. It performs better than most $20 tickets in Minnesota.
How much does Big Win cost?
Big Win 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 Big Win scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with Big Win are 1 in 3.03. This means roughly 1 in every 3 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for Big Win?
The top prize for Big Win is $500,000. As of our latest update, 1 top prize remains unclaimed.
What are the prizes for Big Win?
Big Win offers 18 distinct prize levels: $500,000 (3 total), $50,000 (8 total), $25,000 (7 total), $5,000 (36 total), $2,500 (57 total), $1,000 (585 total), $500 (451 total), $400 (1,380 total), $250 (1,240 total), $200 (2,156 total), $100 (65,605 total), $75 (6,925 total), $60 (9,959 total), $50 (65,302 total), $45 (26,709 total), $30 (76,497 total), $25 (91,773 total), and $20 (256,706 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 Big Win?
Based on our latest data, 48% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 551 out of 1,147 total). Roughly half the prizes remain, which is typical for an active game.
How is Big Win rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates Big Win at 71 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 Big Win released?
Big Win was released by the Minnesota Lottery on February 4, 2025. It has been on sale for over a year, so checking the remaining prize counts is important before buying.
How often is Big Win data updated on ScratchCheck?
Big Win 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.