HEAPS OF $500S is one of the Missouri Lottery's $5 scratch-off games. About 1 ticket in every 4 wins something, per the published overall odds of 1 in 4.06. The top prize is $100,000. Most prizes have already been claimed (21% remaining). It scores 23/100 (Below Avg) on ScratchCheck's ValueScore, which weighs expected value, prize quality, win frequency, and inventory health. Today it stands at 57th out of 82 Missouri scratch-offs; among $5 tickets it is 15th of the 25 active $5 games in Missouri.
Overall Odds
1 in 4.06
Exp. Value
No Data
Top Prize
$100,000
Top Prizes Left
2
Prizes Remaining
21%
ValueScore™
23 / 100
Below Avg
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Not enough data to calculate expected value for this game.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100,000 | 6 | 2 | 33% |
| $20,000 | 3 | 1 | 33% |
| $5,000 | 8 | 1 | 13% |
| $500 | 4,092 | 874 | 21% |
Prize Pool Analysis
Total Payout at Launch
$2,746,000
Current Prize Pool
$662,000
Payout Percentage
24.1%
Total Prizes Remaining
878
Ticket Statistics
Total Tickets Printed
16,683
Estimated Remaining
3,565
% Remaining
21.4%
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
23
VALUESCORE
Below Avg
23
out of 100
Expected Value
0/40
Prize Quality
7/25
Win Frequency
6/20
Inventory Health
4/15
Updated: 8/27/2026
Game Details
- State
- Missouri
- Game Number
- 486
- Ticket Price
- $5
- Start Date
- 8/13/2024
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 8/27/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the HEAPS OF $500S scratch-off a good buy?
HEAPS OF $500S scores 23/100 on ValueScore, which is below average. The expected value, prize pool, or inventory health is weaker than most other tickets at this price. There are likely better options in Missouri at the $5 price point.
How much does HEAPS OF $500S cost?
HEAPS OF $500S costs $5 per ticket in Missouri. All ScratchCheck figures for this game (expected value, ValueScore, and top prize analysis) are calculated against this $5 ticket price.
What are the odds of winning the HEAPS OF $500S scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with HEAPS OF $500S are 1 in 4.06. This means roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for HEAPS OF $500S?
The top prize for HEAPS OF $500S is $100,000. As of our latest update, 2 top prizes remain unclaimed.
What are the prizes for HEAPS OF $500S?
HEAPS OF $500S offers 4 distinct prize levels: $100,000 (6 total), $20,000 (3 total), $5,000 (8 total), and $500 (4,092 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 HEAPS OF $500S?
Based on our latest data, 21% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 878 out of 4,109 total). The game is winding down. A significant portion of prizes have already been claimed.
How is HEAPS OF $500S rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates HEAPS OF $500S at 23 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 HEAPS OF $500S released?
HEAPS OF $500S was released by the Missouri Lottery on August 13, 2024. It has been on sale for over a year, so checking the remaining prize counts is important before buying.
How often is HEAPS OF $500S data updated on ScratchCheck?
HEAPS OF $500S 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.