The Missouri Lottery sells NUTCRACKER CASH at $10 a ticket. Expect roughly one winner in every 3 tickets, based on the published 1 in 3.24 overall odds. The top prize is $200,000. By our count most prizes have already been claimed, with 23% of all prizes unclaimed. Its ValueScore is 37/100 (Below Avg), a blend of expected value, prize quality, win frequency, and inventory health. Against the rest of the state it is 32nd out of 82 Missouri scratch-offs. At its own price point it is 9th of the 15 active $10 games in Missouri.
Overall Odds
1 in 3.24
Exp. Value
No Data
Top Prize
$200,000
Top Prizes Left
1
Prizes Remaining
23%
ValueScore™
37 / 100
Below Avg
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Not enough data to calculate expected value for this game.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | 2 | 1 | 50% |
| $20,000 | 5 | 2 | 40% |
| $10,000 | 20 | 4 | 20% |
| $5,000 | 20 | 4 | 20% |
Prize Pool Analysis
Total Payout at Launch
$800,000
Current Prize Pool
$300,000
Payout Percentage
37.5%
Total Prizes Remaining
11
Ticket Statistics
Total Tickets Printed
152
Estimated Remaining
36
% Remaining
23.4%
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
37
VALUESCORE
Below Avg
37
out of 100
Expected Value
0/40
Prize Quality
10/25
Win Frequency
14/20
Inventory Health
4/15
Updated: 8/27/2026
Game Details
- State
- Missouri
- Game Number
- 529
- Ticket Price
- $10
- Start Date
- 10/13/2025
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 8/27/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the NUTCRACKER CASH scratch-off a good buy?
NUTCRACKER CASH scores 37/100 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 $10 price point.
How much does NUTCRACKER CASH cost?
NUTCRACKER CASH 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 NUTCRACKER CASH scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with NUTCRACKER CASH are 1 in 3.24. This means roughly 1 in every 3 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for NUTCRACKER CASH?
The top prize for NUTCRACKER CASH is $200,000. As of our latest update, 1 top prize remains unclaimed.
What are the prizes for NUTCRACKER CASH?
NUTCRACKER CASH offers 4 distinct prize levels: $200,000 (2 total), $20,000 (5 total), $10,000 (20 total), and $5,000 (20 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 NUTCRACKER CASH?
Based on our latest data, 23% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 11 out of 47 total). The game is winding down. A significant portion of prizes have already been claimed.
How is NUTCRACKER CASH rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates NUTCRACKER CASH at 37 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 NUTCRACKER CASH released?
NUTCRACKER CASH was released by the Missouri Lottery on October 13, 2025. It has been on sale for roughly 11 months, so a meaningful portion of prizes has likely been claimed.
How often is NUTCRACKER CASH data updated on ScratchCheck?
NUTCRACKER CASH 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.