$500K Cash is a $20 scratch-off lottery ticket from the Montana Lottery. It has overall odds of 1 in 3.38, meaning roughly 1 in every 3 tickets wins a prize. The expected value is $0.59 per $1 spent, which is a below-average return compared to other scratch-offs. The top prize is $500,000. ScratchCheck rates this ticket 31/100 (Below Avg) based on expected value, prize quality, win frequency, and inventory health.
Should I Buy This Ticket?
- Expected value of $0.59 per $1 is below average. Less comes back per dollar than most games.
- Wins hit often: about a 30% chance to win something per ticket (1 in 3.38), better than most games.
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Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Left |
|---|---|---|
| $500,000 | 1 in 81,020 | Not reported |
| $25,000 | 1 in 81,020 | Not reported |
| $10,000 | 1 in 54,013 | Not reported |
| $1,000 | 1 in 23,149 | Not reported |
| $500 | 1 in 895 | Not reported |
| $250 | 1 in 794 | Not reported |
| $200 | 1 in 179 | Not reported |
| $100 | 1 in 533 | Not reported |
| $75 | 1 in 408 | Not reported |
| $50 | 1 in 123 | Not reported |
| $30 | 1 in 13 | Not reported |
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Game Details
- State
- Montana
- Game Number
- 1327
- Ticket Price
- $20
- Payout %
- 58.6%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 6/23/2026
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