THE 80s is one of the Ontario's CA$20 scratch-off games. Published overall odds: 1 in 3.72. The expected value is CA$0.70 per CA$1 spent, which is an average return compared to other scratch-offs. CA$80,000 is the top prize, and 5 of 8 are still in play. 24% of the total prize pool is still unclaimed, so most prizes have already been claimed. On ScratchCheck's 0-100 ValueScore it earns a 44 (Fair). Today it stands at 32nd out of 46 Ontario scratch-offs; among $20 tickets it is 5th of the 5 active $20 games in Ontario.
Overall Odds
1 in 3.72
Exp. Value
CA$0.70
per CA$1 spent
Top Prize
CA$80,000
Top Prizes Left
5 / 8
Prizes Remaining
24%
ValueScore™
44 / 100
Fair
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.70→
AVERAGE
Middle of the pack: #32 of the 46 active games we track in Ontario.
Why
→Late in this game's life: the remaining prize pool is small.
- About a 27% chance of a prize on each ticket (1 in 3.72), in line with most games.
- A reasonable chunk of the top and mid-tier prizes are still available, though not the majority.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA$80,000 | 1 in 130,200 | 8 | 5 | 63% |
| CA$800 | 1 in 333 | 3,124 | 762 | 24% |
| CA$80 | 1 in 20 | 51,300 | Not reported | - |
| CA$40 | 1 in 15 | 69,267 | Not reported | - |
| CA$20 | 1 in 7 | 156,240 | Not reported | - |
“Not reported” = the lottery publishes remaining-prize counts for its top prizes only.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
44
VALUESCORE
Fair
44
out of 100
Expected Value
20/40
Prize Quality
12/25
Win Frequency
9/20
Inventory Health
4/15
Updated: 9/4/2026
Game Details
- State
- Ontario
- Game Number
- 2579
- Ticket Price
- CA$20
- Payout %
- 69.9%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 9/4/2026
Official Source
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$20.00 per ticket · 1 in 3.72 overall odds
✓ Accounts for prizes already claimed
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the THE 80s scratch-off a good buy?
THE 80s is a middling ticket with a ValueScore of 44/100. It is roughly average compared to other scratch-offs in Ontario. If you are looking for the best value at this price point, check the Ontario rankings page for higher-rated alternatives.
How much does THE 80s cost?
THE 80s costs CA$20 per ticket in Ontario. All ScratchCheck figures for this game (expected value, ValueScore, and top prize analysis) are calculated against this CA$20 ticket price.
What are the odds of winning the THE 80s scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with THE 80s are 1 in 3.72. This means roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for THE 80s?
The top prize for THE 80s is CA$80,000. As of our latest update, 5 of 8 top prizes remain unclaimed.
What are the prizes for THE 80s?
THE 80s offers 5 distinct prize levels: CA$80,000 (8 total), CA$800 (3,124 total), CA$80 (51,300 total), CA$40 (69,267 total), and CA$20 (156,240 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 THE 80s?
Based on our latest data, 24% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 767 out of 3,132 total). The game is winding down. A significant portion of prizes have already been claimed.
How is THE 80s rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates THE 80s at 44 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 THE 80s data updated on ScratchCheck?
THE 80s data comes directly from the official Ontario Lottery and is refreshed daily, so the odds and remaining prize counts you see match the lottery's latest published figures.