The Missouri Lottery sells JOKERS WILD at $5 a ticket. Expect roughly one winner in every 4 tickets, based on the published 1 in 3.99 overall odds. The top prize is $100,000. By our count most prizes are still available, with 64% of all prizes unclaimed. Weighing expected value, prize quality, win frequency, and inventory health, ScratchCheck scores it 53/100 (Fair). Today it stands at ahead of roughly 82% of Missouri's 82 active games; among $5 tickets it is 2nd of the 25 active $5 games in Missouri.
Overall Odds
1 in 3.99
Exp. Value
No Data
Top Prize
$100,000
Top Prizes Left
5
Prizes Remaining
64%
ValueScore™
53 / 100
Fair
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Not enough data to calculate expected value for this game.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100,000 | 6 | 5 | 83% |
| $20,000 | 6 | 5 | 83% |
| $5,000 | 29 | 20 | 69% |
| $1,000 | 720 | 457 | 63% |
Prize Pool Analysis
Total Payout at Launch
$1,585,000
Current Prize Pool
$1,157,000
Payout Percentage
73.0%
Total Prizes Remaining
487
Ticket Statistics
Total Tickets Printed
3,036
Estimated Remaining
1,943
% Remaining
64.0%
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
53
VALUESCORE
Fair
53
out of 100
Expected Value
0/40
Prize Quality
19/25
Win Frequency
9/20
Inventory Health
12/15
Updated: 8/27/2026
Game Details
- State
- Missouri
- Game Number
- 556
- Ticket Price
- $5
- Start Date
- 5/26/2026
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 8/27/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the JOKERS WILD scratch-off a good buy?
JOKERS WILD is a middling ticket with a ValueScore of 53/100. 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 JOKERS WILD cost?
JOKERS WILD 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 JOKERS WILD scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with JOKERS WILD are 1 in 3.99. This means roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for JOKERS WILD?
The top prize for JOKERS WILD is $100,000. As of our latest update, 5 top prizes remain unclaimed.
What are the prizes for JOKERS WILD?
JOKERS WILD offers 4 distinct prize levels: $100,000 (6 total), $20,000 (6 total), $5,000 (29 total), and $1,000 (720 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 JOKERS WILD?
Based on our latest data, 64% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 487 out of 761 total). Roughly half the prizes remain, which is typical for an active game.
How is JOKERS WILD rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates JOKERS WILD at 53 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 JOKERS WILD released?
JOKERS WILD was released by the Missouri Lottery on May 26, 2026. It has been on sale for about 3 months.
How often is JOKERS WILD data updated on ScratchCheck?
JOKERS WILD 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.