Ranked 13th of 39 Tickets in Minnesota
Platinum CashMinnesota Scratch-Off Odds & Prizes Remaining
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68
VALUESCORE
Good
At a glance
Platinum Cash costs $5 a ticket from the Minnesota Lottery. It pays back about $0.68 per $1 on average, in line with Minnesota's other $5 games. With a ValueScore of 68/100 (Good), it is 3rd among the 9 $5 games Minnesota sells.
Overall Odds
1 in 3.72
Exp. Value
$0.68
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$100,000
Top Prizes Left
3
Prizes Remaining
83%
ValueScore™
68 / 100
Good
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.68↑
ABOVE AVERAGE
It is 3rd of Minnesota's 9 $5 tickets, in the top third, with better-than-average value overall.
Why
↑The game is early in its life, with the bulk of its prizes unclaimed.
- The bigger prize tiers here have plenty left to win.
- Expected value of $0.68 per $1 is about average, a typical return for a ticket at this price.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $100,000 | 1 in 732,500 | 4 | 3 | 75% |
| $10,000 | 1 in 366,250 | 8 | 7 | 88% |
| $5,000 | 1 in 183,125 | 16 | 14 | 88% |
| $1,000 | 1 in 65,111 | 45 | 41 | 91% |
| $500 | 1 in 12,965 | 226 | 182 | 81% |
| $200 | 1 in 3,928 | 746 | Not reported | - |
| $100 | 1 in 424 | 6,912 | Not reported | - |
| $50 | 1 in 132 | 22,221 | Not reported | - |
| $40 | 1 in 953 | 3,076 | Not reported | - |
| $30 | 1 in 455 | 6,446 | Not reported | - |
| $25 | 1 in 49 | 59,237 | Not reported | - |
| $20 | 1 in 80 | 36,623 | Not reported | - |
| $15 | 1 in 67 | 43,977 | Not reported | - |
| $10 | 1 in 13 | 219,733 | Not reported | - |
| $5 | 1 in 8 | 388,211 | Not reported | - |
“Not reported” = the lottery publishes remaining-prize counts for its top prizes only.
Prize History
Top prizes left
Since its launch on September 2, one $100,000 top prize has been reported claimed, leaving 3. The most recent was on October 2.
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4
3
September 2October 19
- October 2, 20261 claimed · 3 left
From ScratchCheck's daily record of the lottery's published prize counts. Dates are when a claim first appeared in those counts, and small prizes are often cashed days after purchase, so claims trail actual sales.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
68
VALUESCORE
Good
68
out of 100
Expected Value
25/40
Prize Quality
20/25
Win Frequency
8/20
Inventory Health
15/15
Updated: 10/19/2026
Game Details
- State
- Minnesota
- Game Number
- 2106
- Ticket Price
- $5
- Start Date
- 9/1/2026
- Payout %
- 68.2%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 10/19/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Platinum Cash scratch-off a good buy?
It is a solid pick. Platinum Cash scores 68/100 (Good) and is 3rd of the 9 active $5 games in Minnesota. It pays back about $0.68 for every $1 spent.
What are the odds of winning the Platinum Cash scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with Platinum Cash 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 Platinum Cash?
The top prize for Platinum Cash is $100,000. As of our latest update, 3 top prizes remain unclaimed.
How many prizes are left in Platinum Cash?
Based on our latest data, 83% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 247 out of 299 total). The game is early in its run, with most prizes still on the market.
When was Platinum Cash released?
Platinum Cash was released by the Minnesota Lottery on September 1, 2026. It has been on sale for about 2 months.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peppermint Bark 7s | 71 | 1 in 3.65 | 68.0% | $100K · 4 |
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| Platinum Cash (this game) | 68 | 1 in 3.72 | 68.2% | $100K · 3 |
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