Fortune is a $20 scratch-off lottery ticket from the Minnesota Lottery. It has overall odds of 1 in 3.00, 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. Most prizes are still available (75% remaining). ScratchCheck rates this ticket 85/100 (Excellent) based on expected value, prize quality, win frequency, and inventory health.
Overall Odds
1 in 3.00
Exp. Value
$0.72
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$500,000
Top Prizes Left
2
Prizes Remaining
75%
ValueScore™
85 / 100
Excellent
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.72↑
GREAT VALUE
Excellent overall value, ahead of the large majority of games at this price.
Why
↑Fresh prize pool: most of this game's prizes are still on the table.
- Wins hit often: about a 33% chance to win something per ticket (1 in 3.00), better than most games.
- At $0.72 back per $1, the return here is middle-of-the-road for this price point.
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 | 13 | 65% |
| $2,500 | 1 in 48,829 | 30 | 24 | 80% |
| $1,000 | 1 in 24,415 | 60 | 48 | 80% |
| $500 | 1 in 4,772 | 307 | 228 | 74% |
| $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
85
VALUESCORE
Excellent
85
out of 100
Expected Value
Prize Quality
Win Frequency
Inventory Health
Updated: 7/19/2026
Game Details
- State
- Minnesota
- Game Number
- 2090
- Ticket Price
- $20
- Start Date
- 5/5/2026
- Payout %
- 72.0%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 7/19/2026
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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 85/100. 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, 75% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 322 out of 429 total). The game is early in its run, with most prizes still on the market.
How is Fortune rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates Fortune at 85 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 3 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.