Double Play is a $5 scratch-off lottery ticket from the Minnesota Lottery. It has overall odds of 1 in 3.72, meaning roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize. The expected value is $0.68 per $1 spent, which is an average return compared to other scratch-offs. The top prize is $100,000. About half the prizes remain (44% remaining). ScratchCheck rates this ticket 48/100 (Fair) based on expected value, prize quality, win frequency, and inventory health.
Overall Odds
1 in 3.72
Exp. Value
$0.68
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$100,000
Top Prizes Left
2
Prizes Remaining
44%
ValueScore™
48 / 100
Fair
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.68→
AVERAGE
Middle-of-the-pack value for a ticket at this price point.
Why
→Average win frequency: about a 27% chance to win something per ticket (1 in 3.72).
- Prize quality is fair, with some of the bigger winners already claimed.
- At $0.68 back per $1, the return here is middle-of-the-road for this price point.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $100,000 | 1 in 1,039,600 | 4 | 2 | 50% |
| $10,000 | 1 in 519,800 | 8 | 4 | 50% |
| $5,000 | 1 in 277,227 | 15 | 5 | 33% |
| $1,000 | 1 in 75,607 | 55 | 22 | 40% |
| $500 | 1 in 5,975 | 696 | 309 | 44% |
| $200 | 1 in 3,392 | 1,226 | Not reported | - |
| $100 | 1 in 428 | 9,719 | Not reported | - |
| $50 | 1 in 134 | 30,976 | Not reported | - |
| $40 | 1 in 930 | 4,470 | Not reported | - |
| $30 | 1 in 451 | 9,217 | Not reported | - |
| $25 | 1 in 49 | 84,056 | Not reported | - |
| $20 | 1 in 80 | 51,991 | Not reported | - |
| $15 | 1 in 67 | 62,370 | Not reported | - |
| $10 | 1 in 13 | 311,885 | Not reported | - |
| $5 | 1 in 8 | 550,957 | Not reported | - |
“Not reported” = the lottery publishes remaining-prize counts for its top prizes only.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
48
VALUESCORE
Fair
48
out of 100
Expected Value
Prize Quality
Win Frequency
Inventory Health
Updated: 8/11/2026
Game Details
- State
- Minnesota
- Game Number
- 1982
- Ticket Price
- $5
- Start Date
- 1/2/2024
- Payout %
- 68.0%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 8/11/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Double Play scratch-off a good buy?
Double Play is a middling ticket with a ValueScore of 48/100. It is roughly average compared to other scratch-offs in Minnesota. If you are looking for the best value at this price point, check the Minnesota rankings page for higher-rated alternatives.
How much does Double Play cost?
Double Play costs $5 per ticket in Minnesota. All ScratchCheck figures for this game (expected value, ValueScore, and top prize analysis) are calculated against this $5 ticket price.
What are the odds of winning the Double Play scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with Double Play are 1 in 3.72. This means roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for Double Play?
The top prize for Double Play is $100,000. As of our latest update, 2 top prizes remain unclaimed.
What are the prizes for Double Play?
Double Play offers 15 distinct prize levels: $100,000 (4 total), $10,000 (8 total), $5,000 (15 total), $1,000 (55 total), $500 (696 total), $200 (1,226 total), $100 (9,719 total), $50 (30,976 total), $40 (4,470 total), $30 (9,217 total), $25 (84,056 total), $20 (51,991 total), $15 (62,370 total), $10 (311,885 total), and $5 (550,957 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 Double Play?
Based on our latest data, 44% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 342 out of 778 total). Roughly half the prizes remain, which is typical for an active game.
How is Double Play rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates Double Play at 48 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 Double Play released?
Double Play was released by the Minnesota Lottery on January 2, 2024. It has been on sale for over a year, so checking the remaining prize counts is important before buying.
How often is Double Play data updated on ScratchCheck?
Double Play 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.