MERRY MONEY is a $5 scratch-off lottery ticket from the Missouri Lottery. It has overall odds of 1 in 3.84, meaning roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize. The top prize is $100,000. Most prizes have already been claimed (14% remaining). ScratchCheck rates this ticket 20/100 (Below Avg) based on expected value, prize quality, win frequency, and inventory health.
Overall Odds
1 in 3.84
Exp. Value
No Data
Top Prize
$100,000
Top Prizes Left
1
Prizes Remaining
14%
ValueScore™
20 / 100
Below Avg
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$5.00 per ticket · 1 in 3.84 overall odds
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Prize Pool Analysis
Total Payout at Launch
$471,000
Current Prize Pool
$109,000
Payout Percentage
23.1%
Total Prizes Remaining
10
Ticket Statistics
Total Tickets Printed
280
Estimated Remaining
38
% Remaining
13.7%
Prize pool figures use advertised prize values. Tickets printed and remaining are estimated from overall odds and the share of prizes still unclaimed.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100,000 | 3 | 1 | 33% |
| $20,000 | 3 | 0 | Claimed |
| $5,000 | 11 | 0 | Claimed |
| $1,000 | 56 | 9 | 16% |
ValueScore™ Breakdown
20
VALUESCORE
Below Avg
20
out of 100
Expected Value
Prize Quality
Win Frequency
Inventory Health
Updated: 7/9/2026
Game Details
- State
- Missouri
- Game Number
- 531
- Ticket Price
- $5
- Start Date
- 10/13/2025
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 7/8/2026
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Is the MERRY MONEY scratch-off a good buy?
MERRY MONEY scores 20/100 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 MERRY MONEY cost?
MERRY MONEY 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 MERRY MONEY scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with MERRY MONEY are 1 in 3.84. This means roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for MERRY MONEY?
The top prize for MERRY MONEY is $100,000. As of our latest update, 1 top prize remains unclaimed.
What are the prizes for MERRY MONEY?
MERRY MONEY offers 4 distinct prize levels: $100,000 (3 total), $20,000 (3 total), $5,000 (11 total), and $1,000 (56 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 MERRY MONEY?
Based on our latest data, 14% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 10 out of 73 total). The vast majority of prizes have been claimed. This game is close to being retired.
How is MERRY MONEY rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates MERRY MONEY at 20 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 MERRY MONEY released?
MERRY MONEY was released by the Missouri Lottery on October 13, 2025. It has been on sale for roughly 9 months, so a meaningful portion of prizes has likely been claimed.
How often is MERRY MONEY data updated on ScratchCheck?
MERRY MONEY data is collected directly from official Missouri Lottery publications by ScratchCheck's automated pipeline. Prize counts and odds typically refresh daily or whenever the lottery publishes new data.