HIT $50 is one of the Missouri Lottery's $1 scratch-off games. Its published overall odds are 1 in 4.81. The top prize is $2,500. Across every tier, 97% of prizes are still out there: most prizes are still available. Its ValueScore is 55/100 (Fair). Against the rest of the state it is 15th of 85 active Missouri games. At its own price point it is the strongest of Missouri's 9 $1 tickets.
Overall Odds
1 in 4.81
Exp. Value
No Data
Top Prize
$2,500
Top Prizes Left
7
Prizes Remaining
97%
ValueScore™
55 / 100
Fair
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Not enough data to calculate expected value for this game.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| $2,500 | 7 | 7 | 100% |
| $1,000 | 10 | 10 | 100% |
| $500 | 15 | 14 | 93% |
| $100 | 1,923 | 1,875 | 98% |
Prize Pool Analysis
Total Payout at Launch
$227,300
Current Prize Pool
$222,000
Payout Percentage
97.7%
Total Prizes Remaining
1,906
Ticket Statistics
Total Tickets Printed
9,404
Estimated Remaining
9,168
% Remaining
97.5%
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
55
VALUESCORE
Fair
55
out of 100
Expected Value
0/40
Prize Quality
25/25
Win Frequency
2/20
Inventory Health
15/15
Updated: 9/4/2026
Game Details
- State
- Missouri
- Game Number
- 561
- Ticket Price
- $1
- Start Date
- 8/31/2026
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 9/4/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the HIT $50 scratch-off a good buy?
HIT $50 is a middling ticket with a ValueScore of 55/100. 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 HIT $50 cost?
HIT $50 costs $1 per ticket in Missouri. All ScratchCheck figures for this game (expected value, ValueScore, and top prize analysis) are calculated against this $1 ticket price.
What are the odds of winning the HIT $50 scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with HIT $50 are 1 in 4.81. This means roughly 1 in every 5 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for HIT $50?
The top prize for HIT $50 is $2,500. As of our latest update, 7 top prizes remain unclaimed.
What are the prizes for HIT $50?
HIT $50 offers 4 distinct prize levels: $2,500 (7 total), $1,000 (10 total), $500 (15 total), and $100 (1,923 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 HIT $50?
Based on our latest data, 97% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 1,906 out of 1,955 total). The game is early in its run, with most prizes still on the market.
How is HIT $50 rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates HIT $50 at 55 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 HIT $50 released?
HIT $50 was released by the Missouri Lottery on August 31, 2026. This is a newly released game, so the full prize pool is effectively intact.
How often is HIT $50 data updated on ScratchCheck?
HIT $50 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.