Money is a $50 scratch-off lottery ticket from the Minnesota Lottery. It has overall odds of 1 in 2.76, meaning roughly 1 in every 3 tickets wins a prize. The expected value is $0.74 per $1 spent, which is an average return compared to other scratch-offs. The top prize is $100,000. Most prizes are still available (70% remaining). ScratchCheck rates this ticket 89/100 (Excellent) based on expected value, prize quality, win frequency, and inventory health.
Overall Odds
1 in 2.76
Exp. Value
$0.74
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$100,000
Top Prizes Left
35
Prizes Remaining
70%
ValueScore™
89 / 100
Excellent
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.74↑
GREAT VALUE
Excellent overall value, ahead of the large majority of games at this price.
Why
↑Wins hit often: about a 36% chance to win something per ticket (1 in 2.76), better than most games.
- At $0.74 back per $1, the return here is middle-of-the-road for this price point.
- Fresh prize pool: most of this game's prizes are still on the table.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $100,000 | 1 in 24,326 | 50 | 35 | 70% |
| $25,000 | 1 in 24,326 | 50 | 31 | 62% |
| $20,000 | 1 in 24,326 | 50 | 35 | 70% |
| $10,000 | 1 in 24,326 | 50 | 33 | 66% |
| $5,000 | 1 in 24,326 | 50 | 38 | 76% |
| $2,500 | 1 in 24,326 | 50 | 38 | 76% |
| $2,000 | 1 in 3,201 | 380 | 268 | 71% |
| $1,000 | 1 in 1,738 | 700 | 485 | 69% |
| $500 | 1 in 148 | 8,210 | 5,729 | 70% |
| $250 | 1 in 79 | 15,403 | Not reported | - |
| $100 | 1 in 22 | 54,669 | Not reported | - |
| $75 | 1 in 8 | 156,952 | Not reported | - |
| $50 | 1 in 6 | 203,949 | Not reported | - |
“Not reported” = the lottery publishes remaining-prize counts for its top prizes only.
Prize Pool Analysis
Total Payout at Launch
$13,690,000
Current Prize Pool
$9,475,500
Payout Percentage
69.2%
Total Prizes Remaining
6,692
Ticket Statistics
Total Tickets Printed
26,468
Estimated Remaining
18,470
% Remaining
69.8%
Prize pool figures use advertised prize values. Tickets printed and remaining are estimated from overall odds and the share of prizes still unclaimed.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
89
VALUESCORE
Excellent
89
out of 100
Expected Value
Prize Quality
Win Frequency
Inventory Health
Updated: 7/19/2026
Game Details
- State
- Minnesota
- Game Number
- 2055
- Ticket Price
- $50
- Start Date
- 8/5/2025
- Payout %
- 74.0%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 7/19/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Money scratch-off a good buy?
Yes. Money is an excellent buy with a ValueScore of 89/100. 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 Money cost?
Money costs $50 per ticket in Minnesota. All ScratchCheck figures for this game (expected value, ValueScore, and top prize analysis) are calculated against this $50 ticket price.
What are the odds of winning the Money scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with Money are 1 in 2.76. This means roughly 1 in every 3 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for Money?
The top prize for Money is $100,000. As of our latest update, 35 top prizes remain unclaimed.
What are the prizes for Money?
Money offers 13 distinct prize levels: $100,000 (50 total), $25,000 (50 total), $20,000 (50 total), $10,000 (50 total), $5,000 (50 total), $2,500 (50 total), $2,000 (380 total), $1,000 (700 total), $500 (8,210 total), $250 (15,403 total), $100 (54,669 total), $75 (156,952 total), and $50 (203,949 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 Money?
Based on our latest data, 70% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 6,692 out of 9,590 total). The game is early in its run, with most prizes still on the market.
How is Money rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates Money at 89 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 Money released?
Money was released by the Minnesota Lottery on August 5, 2025. It has been on sale for roughly 12 months, so a meaningful portion of prizes has likely been claimed.
How often is Money data updated on ScratchCheck?
Money 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.