A $50 scratch-off from the Minnesota Lottery, Money is on sale now. The Minnesota Lottery publishes overall odds of 1 in 2.76. Every $1 spent returns about $0.74 on average, an average showing by scratch-off standards. The top prize is $100,000. Prize inventory sits at 66%: most prizes are still available. ScratchCheck rates this ticket 87/100 (Excellent). That makes it #1 of all 45 active Minnesota scratch-offs.
Overall Odds
1 in 2.76
Exp. Value
$0.74
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$100,000
Top Prizes Left
32
Prizes Remaining
66%
ValueScore™
87 / 100
Excellent
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.74↑
GREAT VALUE
It ranks 1st of 45 in Minnesota, putting it in the state's top three.
Why
↑Wins hit often: about a 36% chance to win something per ticket (1 in 2.76), better than most games.
- You get back about $0.74 per $1 on average, which is normal for this price.
- 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 | 32 | 64% |
| $25,000 | 1 in 24,326 | 50 | 29 | 58% |
| $20,000 | 1 in 24,326 | 50 | 34 | 68% |
| $10,000 | 1 in 24,326 | 50 | 32 | 64% |
| $5,000 | 1 in 24,326 | 50 | 34 | 68% |
| $2,500 | 1 in 24,326 | 50 | 38 | 76% |
| $2,000 | 1 in 3,201 | 380 | 255 | 67% |
| $1,000 | 1 in 1,738 | 700 | 457 | 65% |
| $500 | 1 in 148 | 8,210 | 5,457 | 66% |
| $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
$8,885,500
Payout Percentage
64.9%
Total Prizes Remaining
6,368
Ticket Statistics
Total Tickets Printed
26,468
Estimated Remaining
17,575
% Remaining
66.4%
Prize pool figures use advertised prize values. Tickets printed is estimated from overall odds. Tickets remaining is estimated from the share of prizes still unclaimed.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
87
VALUESCORE
Excellent
87
out of 100
Expected Value
39/40
Prize Quality
16/25
Win Frequency
20/20
Inventory Health
12/15
Updated: 9/4/2026
Game Details
- State
- Minnesota
- Game Number
- 2055
- Ticket Price
- $50
- Start Date
- 8/5/2025
- Payout %
- 74.0%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 9/4/2026
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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 87/100. 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, 32 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, 66% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 6,368 out of 9,590 total). Roughly half the prizes remain, which is typical for an active game.
How is Money rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates Money at 87 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 over a year, so checking the remaining prize counts is important before buying.
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.