AMERICA 250 is a $10 scratch-off lottery ticket from the Missouri Lottery. Per the official odds sheet, 1 in 3.30 tickets wins a prize of some size. The top prize is $250,000. 66% of the total prize pool is still unclaimed, so most prizes are still available. ScratchCheck rates this ticket 58/100 (Fair) based on expected value, prize quality, win frequency, and inventory health. In our rankings it sits at 8th of 82 active Missouri games, and it is 3rd among the 15 $10 games Missouri sells.
Overall Odds
1 in 3.30
Exp. Value
No Data
Top Prize
$250,000
Top Prizes Left
5
Prizes Remaining
66%
ValueScore™
58 / 100
Fair
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Not enough data to calculate expected value for this game.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | 6 | 5 | 83% |
| $25,000 | 16 | 8 | 50% |
| $2,026 | 48 | 33 | 69% |
| $1,776 | 507 | 334 | 66% |
Prize Pool Analysis
Total Payout at Launch
$2,897,680
Current Prize Pool
$2,110,042
Payout Percentage
72.8%
Total Prizes Remaining
380
Ticket Statistics
Total Tickets Printed
1,904
Estimated Remaining
1,254
% Remaining
65.9%
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
58
VALUESCORE
Fair
58
out of 100
Expected Value
0/40
Prize Quality
19/25
Win Frequency
13/20
Inventory Health
12/15
Updated: 8/27/2026
Game Details
- State
- Missouri
- Game Number
- 555
- Ticket Price
- $10
- Start Date
- 5/26/2026
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 8/27/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the AMERICA 250 scratch-off a good buy?
AMERICA 250 is a middling ticket with a ValueScore of 58/100. It is roughly average compared to other scratch-offs in Missouri. If you are looking for the best value at this price point, check the Missouri rankings page for higher-rated alternatives.
How much does AMERICA 250 cost?
AMERICA 250 costs $10 per ticket in Missouri. All ScratchCheck figures for this game (expected value, ValueScore, and top prize analysis) are calculated against this $10 ticket price.
What are the odds of winning the AMERICA 250 scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with AMERICA 250 are 1 in 3.30. This means roughly 1 in every 3 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for AMERICA 250?
The top prize for AMERICA 250 is $250,000. As of our latest update, 5 top prizes remain unclaimed.
What are the prizes for AMERICA 250?
AMERICA 250 offers 4 distinct prize levels: $250,000 (6 total), $25,000 (16 total), $2,026 (48 total), and $1,776 (507 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 AMERICA 250?
Based on our latest data, 66% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 380 out of 577 total). Roughly half the prizes remain, which is typical for an active game.
How is AMERICA 250 rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates AMERICA 250 at 58 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 AMERICA 250 released?
AMERICA 250 was released by the Missouri Lottery on May 26, 2026. It has been on sale for about 3 months.
How often is AMERICA 250 data updated on ScratchCheck?
AMERICA 250 data comes directly from the official Missouri Lottery and is refreshed daily, so the odds and remaining prize counts you see match the lottery's latest published figures.