PAC-MAN is one of the Nebraska Lottery's $5 scratch-off games. About 1 ticket in every 4 wins something, per the published overall odds of 1 in 3.87. The expected value is $0.67 per $1 spent, which is an average return compared to other scratch-offs. The top prize is $50,000. Prize inventory sits at 84%: most prizes are still available. Its ValueScore is 78/100 (Good), a blend of expected value, prize quality, win frequency, and inventory health. Against the rest of the state it is 1st overall out of 28 games we track in Nebraska. At its own price point it is the strongest of Nebraska's 9 $5 tickets.
Overall Odds
1 in 3.87
Exp. Value
$0.67
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$50,000
Top Prizes Left
3
Prizes Remaining
84%
ValueScore™
78 / 100
Good
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.67↑
ABOVE AVERAGE
A solid pick: #1 of all 28 active Nebraska scratch-offs, and first of the 9 active $5 games in Nebraska.
Why
↑The game is early in its life, with the bulk of its prizes unclaimed.
- The larger prizes are well stocked, with plenty of top and mid-tier winners still out there.
- Expected value of $0.67 per $1 is about average, a typical return for a ticket at this price.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | 1 in 120,000 | 3 | 3 | 100% |
| $500 | 1 in 10,909 | 33 | 26 | 79% |
| $100 | 1 in 3,077 | 117 | 99 | 85% |
| $50 | 1 in 952 | 378 | Not reported | - |
| $25 | 1 in 65 | 5,520 | Not reported | - |
| $15 | 1 in 10 | 36,000 | Not reported | - |
| $10 | 1 in 24 | 15,000 | Not reported | - |
| $5 | 1 in 10 | 36,000 | Not reported | - |
“Not reported” = the lottery publishes remaining-prize counts for its top prizes only.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
78
VALUESCORE
Good
78
out of 100
Expected Value
31/40
Prize Quality
23/25
Win Frequency
9/20
Inventory Health
15/15
Updated: 8/27/2026
Game Details
- State
- Nebraska
- Game Number
- 1396
- Ticket Price
- $5
- Payout %
- 67.0%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 8/27/2026
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$5.00 per ticket · 1 in 3.87 overall odds
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the PAC-MAN scratch-off a good buy?
PAC-MAN is a solid choice. Its ValueScore of 78/100 is above average, indicating good expected value and a healthy prize pool. It performs better than most $5 tickets in Nebraska.
How much does PAC-MAN cost?
PAC-MAN costs $5 per ticket in Nebraska. 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 PAC-MAN scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with PAC-MAN are 1 in 3.87. This means roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for PAC-MAN?
The top prize for PAC-MAN is $50,000. As of our latest update, 3 top prizes remain unclaimed.
What are the prizes for PAC-MAN?
PAC-MAN offers 8 distinct prize levels: $50,000 (3 total), $500 (33 total), $100 (117 total), $50 (378 total), $25 (5,520 total), $15 (36,000 total), $10 (15,000 total), and $5 (36,000 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 PAC-MAN?
Based on our latest data, 84% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 128 out of 153 total). The game is early in its run, with most prizes still on the market.
How is PAC-MAN rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates PAC-MAN at 78 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.
How often is PAC-MAN data updated on ScratchCheck?
PAC-MAN data comes directly from the official Nebraska Lottery and is refreshed daily, so the odds and remaining prize counts you see match the lottery's latest published figures.