Fortune is one of the Minnesota Lottery's $20 scratch-off games. Its published overall odds are 1 in 3.00. 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. Most prizes are still available (64% remaining). Its ValueScore is 81/100 (Excellent). Against the rest of the state it is 3rd overall out of 45 games we track in Minnesota. At its own price point it is the strongest of Minnesota's 7 $20 tickets.
Overall Odds
1 in 3.00
Exp. Value
$0.72
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$500,000
Top Prizes Left
2
Prizes Remaining
64%
ValueScore™
81 / 100
Excellent
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.72↑
GREAT VALUE
Our data makes it first of the 7 active $20 games in Minnesota, and 3rd overall out of 45 games we track in Minnesota.
Why
↑Frequent winners: roughly a 33% shot at a prize on each ticket (1 in 3.00), ahead of most games.
- $0.72 returned per dollar is roughly what most scratch-offs pay right now.
- Plenty of prizes remain in circulation across this game.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $500,000 | 1 in 488,292 | 3 | 2 | 67% |
| $50,000 | 1 in 366,219 | 4 | 4 | 100% |
| $25,000 | 1 in 292,975 | 5 | 3 | 60% |
| $5,000 | 1 in 73,244 | 20 | 11 | 55% |
| $2,500 | 1 in 48,829 | 30 | 20 | 67% |
| $1,000 | 1 in 24,415 | 60 | 41 | 68% |
| $500 | 1 in 4,772 | 307 | 195 | 64% |
| $400 | 1 in 1,579 | 928 | Not reported | - |
| $250 | 1 in 2,004 | 731 | Not reported | - |
| $200 | 1 in 1,013 | 1,446 | Not reported | - |
| $100 | 1 in 26 | 56,815 | Not reported | - |
| $75 | 1 in 264 | 5,540 | Not reported | - |
| $60 | 1 in 200 | 7,324 | Not reported | - |
| $50 | 1 in 25 | 58,602 | Not reported | - |
| $45 | 1 in 75 | 19,645 | Not reported | - |
| $30 | 1 in 25 | 58,535 | Not reported | - |
| $25 | 1 in 20 | 73,152 | Not reported | - |
| $20 | 1 in 7 | 205,043 | Not reported | - |
“Not reported” = the lottery publishes remaining-prize counts for its top prizes only.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
81
VALUESCORE
Excellent
81
out of 100
Expected Value
34/40
Prize Quality
16/25
Win Frequency
19/20
Inventory Health
12/15
Updated: 9/4/2026
Game Details
- State
- Minnesota
- Game Number
- 2090
- Ticket Price
- $20
- Start Date
- 5/5/2026
- Payout %
- 72.0%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 9/4/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Fortune scratch-off a good buy?
Yes. Fortune is an excellent buy with a ValueScore of 81/100. It ranks among the top scratch-offs available and scores highly on expected value, prize quality, win frequency, and inventory health, meaning more prizes are still available relative to how long the game has been on sale.
How much does Fortune cost?
Fortune 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 Fortune scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with Fortune are 1 in 3.00. This means roughly 1 in every 3 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for Fortune?
The top prize for Fortune is $500,000. As of our latest update, 2 top prizes remain unclaimed.
What are the prizes for Fortune?
Fortune offers 18 distinct prize levels: $500,000 (3 total), $50,000 (4 total), $25,000 (5 total), $5,000 (20 total), $2,500 (30 total), $1,000 (60 total), $500 (307 total), $400 (928 total), $250 (731 total), $200 (1,446 total), $100 (56,815 total), $75 (5,540 total), $60 (7,324 total), $50 (58,602 total), $45 (19,645 total), $30 (58,535 total), $25 (73,152 total), and $20 (205,043 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 Fortune?
Based on our latest data, 64% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 276 out of 429 total). Roughly half the prizes remain, which is typical for an active game.
How is Fortune rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates Fortune at 81 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 Fortune released?
Fortune was released by the Minnesota Lottery on May 5, 2026. It has been on sale for about 4 months.
How often is Fortune data updated on ScratchCheck?
Fortune 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.