Wonder Bucks
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29
VALUESCORE
Below Avg
Wonder Bucks is a $2 scratch-off lottery ticket from the Mississippi Lottery. It has overall odds of 1 in 4.91, meaning roughly 1 in every 5 tickets wins a prize. The expected value is $0.63 per $1 spent, which is a below-average return compared to other scratch-offs. The top prize is $20,000. About half the prizes remain (31% remaining). ScratchCheck rates this ticket 29/100 (Below Avg) based on expected value, prize quality, win frequency, and inventory health.
Overall Odds
1 in 4.91
Exp. Value
$0.63
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$20,000
Top Prizes Left
1
Prizes Remaining
31%
ValueScore™
29 / 100
Below Avg
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.63↓
BELOW AVERAGE
Weaker overall value. There are likely better options at this price.
Why
↓Prizes hit less often here, roughly 20% per ticket (1 in 4.91).
- Softer expected value here: only $0.63 of each $1 comes back as prizes.
- Middling prize quality: a fair number of the bigger prizes are still in play.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| $20,000 | 2 | 1 | 50% |
| $2,000 | 6 | 2 | 33% |
| $500 | 14 | 6 | 43% |
| $200 | 115 | 31 | 27% |
| $100 | 1,137 | 302 | 27% |
| $40 | 5,138 | 1,413 | 28% |
| $20 | 14,228 | 4,001 | 28% |
| $15 | 17,084 | 4,744 | 28% |
| $10 | 36,968 | 10,800 | 29% |
| $5 | 102,400 | 31,401 | 31% |
| $2 | 170,700 | 56,437 | 33% |
2nd Chance Drawing · separate drawing, not an instant win
| Prize | Remaining |
|---|---|
| $20,000 | 1 |
Won by entering non-winning tickets in Mississippi's 2nd Chance drawing. Not part of this game's odds, expected value, or ValueScore.
Prize Pool Analysis
Total Payout at Launch
$2,165,120
Current Prize Pool
$648,979
Payout Percentage
30.0%
Total Prizes Remaining
109,138
Ticket Statistics
Total Tickets Printed
1,707,659
Estimated Remaining
535,868
% Remaining
31.4%
Prize pool figures use advertised prize values. Tickets printed and remaining are estimated from overall odds and the share of prizes still unclaimed.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
29
VALUESCORE
Below Avg
29
out of 100
Expected Value
Prize Quality
Win Frequency
Inventory Health
Updated: 7/16/2026
Game Details
- State
- Mississippi
- Game Number
- 157
- Ticket Price
- $2
- Start Date
- 1/7/2025
- Payout %
- 63.4%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 7/11/2026
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$2.00 per ticket · 1 in 4.91 overall odds
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Wonder Bucks scratch-off a good buy?
Wonder Bucks scores 29/100 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 Mississippi at the $2 price point.
How much does Wonder Bucks cost?
Wonder Bucks costs $2 per ticket in Mississippi. All ScratchCheck figures for this game (expected value, ValueScore, and top prize analysis) are calculated against this $2 ticket price.
What are the odds of winning the Wonder Bucks scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with Wonder Bucks are 1 in 4.91. This means roughly 1 in every 5 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for Wonder Bucks?
The top prize for Wonder Bucks is $20,000. As of our latest update, 1 top prize remains unclaimed.
What are the prizes for Wonder Bucks?
Wonder Bucks offers 11 distinct prize levels: $20,000 (2 total), $2,000 (6 total), $500 (14 total), $200 (115 total), $100 (1,137 total), $40 (5,138 total), $20 (14,228 total), $15 (17,084 total), $10 (36,968 total), $5 (102,400 total), and $2 (170,700 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 Wonder Bucks?
Based on our latest data, 31% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 109,138 out of 347,792 total). The game is winding down. A significant portion of prizes have already been claimed.
How is Wonder Bucks rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates Wonder Bucks at 29 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 Wonder Bucks released?
Wonder Bucks was released by the Mississippi Lottery on January 7, 2025. It has been on sale for over a year, so checking the remaining prize counts is important before buying.
How often is Wonder Bucks data updated on ScratchCheck?
Wonder Bucks data comes directly from the official Mississippi Lottery and is refreshed daily, so the odds and remaining prize counts you see match the lottery's latest published figures.