Big Money SpectacularNew Jersey Scratch-Off Odds & Prizes Remaining
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49
VALUESCORE
Fair
At a glance
The New Jersey Lottery sells Big Money Spectacular as a $2 ticket. A ValueScore of 49/100 (Fair) puts it at currently the best $2 game New Jersey sells. At 1 in 4.76, its overall odds are the longest of New Jersey's 6 $2 games. It went on sale on August 27, 2026, so 95% of its prizes are still unclaimed.
Overall Odds
1 in 4.76
Derived
Exp. Value
$0.66
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$30,000
Top Prizes Left
5
Prizes Remaining
95%
ValueScore™
49 / 100
Fair
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.66→
AVERAGE
A typical $2 ticket, ranked #31 of the 57 active games we track in New Jersey.
Why
→Wins are infrequent: about a 21% chance to win something per ticket (1 in 4.76), lower than most games.
- Expected value lands near the pack at $0.66 per $1 spent.
- The bigger prize tiers here have plenty left to win.
Current Prize Odds
ScratchCheck estimate$30,000
5 of 5 left
launch odds 1 in 2.6M
now ~1 in 2.4M
$5,000
4 of 4 left
launch odds 1 in 3.2M
now ~1 in 3.1M
$1,000
43 of 44 left
launch odds 1 in 291K
now ~1 in 284K
ScratchCheck estimate. Current odds are derived from the prizes still unclaimed and our estimate of tickets remaining, shown next to the lottery’s printed launch odds. Actual odds vary as tickets are sold and prizes claimed.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | 1 in 2,563,020 | 5 | 5 | 100% |
| $5,000 | 1 in 3,203,775 | 4 | 4 | 100% |
| $1,000 | 1 in 291,252 | 44 | 43 | 98% |
| $500 | 1 in 51,056 | 251 | 240 | 96% |
| $100 | 1 in 1,642 | 7,804 | 7,415 | 95% |
| $75 | 1 in 2,218 | 5,779 | 5,497 | 95% |
| $50 | 1 in 428 | 29,963 | 28,536 | 95% |
| $25 | 1 in 200 | 64,050 | 61,044 | 95% |
| $20 | 1 in 120 | 106,696 | 101,705 | 95% |
| $15 | 1 in 75 | 170,970 | 162,887 | 95% |
| $10 | 1 in 75 | 170,948 | 162,975 | 95% |
| $5 | 1 in 60 | 213,494 | 203,705 | 95% |
| $4 | 1 in 50 | 256,324 | 244,576 | 95% |
| $3 | 1 in 30 | 427,192 | 407,888 | 95% |
| $2 | 1 in 20 | 640,642 | 611,874 | 96% |
| $2 | 1 in 21 | 598,118 | 571,344 | 96% |
Prize Pool Analysis
Total Payout at Launch
$16,912,537
Current Prize Pool
$16,133,759
Payout Percentage
95.4%
Total Prizes Remaining
2,569,738
Ticket Statistics
Total Tickets Printed
12,815,272
Estimated Remaining
12,231,953
% Remaining
95.4%
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
49
VALUESCORE
Fair
49
out of 100
Expected Value
6/40
Prize Quality
25/25
Win Frequency
3/20
Inventory Health
15/15
Updated: 9/23/2026
Game Details
- State
- New Jersey
- Game Number
- 1979
- Ticket Price
- $2
- Start Date
- 8/27/2026
- Payout %
- 66.0%
- Data Source
- State lottery
- Last Updated
- 9/23/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Big Money Spectacular scratch-off a good buy?
Big Money Spectacular is a middling ticket with a ValueScore of 49/100. It is roughly average compared to other scratch-offs in New Jersey. If you are looking for the best value at this price point, check the New Jersey rankings page for higher-rated alternatives.
How much does Big Money Spectacular cost?
Big Money Spectacular costs $2 per ticket in New Jersey. 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 Big Money Spectacular scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with Big Money Spectacular are 1 in 4.76. This means roughly 1 in every 5 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for Big Money Spectacular?
The top prize for Big Money Spectacular is $30,000. As of our latest update, 5 top prizes remain unclaimed.
What are the prizes for Big Money Spectacular?
Big Money Spectacular offers 15 distinct prize levels: $30,000 (5 total), $5,000 (4 total), $1,000 (44 total), $500 (251 total), $100 (7,804 total), $75 (5,779 total), $50 (29,963 total), $25 (64,050 total), $20 (106,696 total), $15 (170,970 total), $10 (170,948 total), $5 (213,494 total), $4 (256,324 total), $3 (427,192 total), and $2 (1,238,760 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 Big Money Spectacular?
Based on our latest data, 95% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 2,569,738 out of 2,692,284 total). The game is early in its run, with most prizes still on the market.
How is Big Money Spectacular rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates Big Money Spectacular at 49 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 Big Money Spectacular released?
Big Money Spectacular was released by the New Jersey Lottery on August 27, 2026. This is a newly released game, so the full prize pool is effectively intact.
How often is Big Money Spectacular data updated on ScratchCheck?
Big Money Spectacular data comes directly from the official New Jersey Lottery and is refreshed daily, so the odds and remaining prize counts you see match the lottery's latest published figures.