The Big Spin costs CA$5 per ticket from the Ontario. The Ontario publishes overall odds of 1 in 3.73. Every CA$1 spent returns about CA$0.67 on average, an average showing by scratch-off standards. The CA$500,000 top prize hasn't sold out: 3 of 3 printed remain unclaimed. Prize inventory sits at 22%: most prizes have already been claimed. ScratchCheck rates this ticket 46/100 (Fair). In our rankings it sits at #31 of the 46 active games we track in Ontario, and it is 5th out of 11 $5 tickets in Ontario.
Overall Odds
1 in 3.73
Exp. Value
CA$0.67
per CA$1 spent
Top Prize
CA$500,000
Top Prizes Left
3 / 3
Prizes Remaining
22%
ValueScore™
46 / 100
Fair
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.67→
AVERAGE
Middle of the pack: #31 of the 46 active games we track in Ontario.
Why
→Low inventory: most of this game's prizes have already been claimed.
- $0.67 returned per dollar is roughly what most scratch-offs pay right now.
- Odds of 1 in 3.73 put the win rate squarely in the normal range.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA$10,000 | 1 in 1,332,613 | 3 | 3 | 100% |
| CA$5,000 | 1 in 1,998,920 | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| CA$1,000 | 1 in 199,892 | 20 | 18 | 90% |
| CA$200 | 1 in 35,069 | 114 | 108 | 95% |
| CA$150 | 1 in 17,534 | 228 | 220 | 96% |
| CA$100 | 1 in 1,666 | 2,399 | 268 | 11% |
| CA$50 | 1 in 1,217 | 3,284 | Not reported | - |
| CA$30 | 1 in 3,998 | 1,000 | Not reported | - |
| CA$25 | 1 in 2,001 | 1,998 | Not reported | - |
| CA$20 | 1 in 13 | 297,129 | Not reported | - |
| CA$15 | 1 in 933 | 4,284 | Not reported | - |
| CA$10 | 1 in 10 | 401,061 | Not reported | - |
| CA$5 | 1 in 11 | 359,806 | Not reported | - |
“Not reported” = the lottery publishes remaining-prize counts for its top prizes only.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
46
VALUESCORE
Fair
46
out of 100
Expected Value
16/40
Prize Quality
17/25
Win Frequency
8/20
Inventory Health
4/15
Updated: 9/4/2026
Game Details
- State
- Ontario
- Game Number
- 3117
- Ticket Price
- CA$5
- Payout %
- 66.9%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 9/4/2026
Official Source
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$5.00 per ticket · 1 in 3.73 overall odds
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the The Big Spin scratch-off a good buy?
The Big Spin is a middling ticket with a ValueScore of 46/100. 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 Big Spin cost?
The Big Spin costs CA$5 per ticket in Ontario. All ScratchCheck figures for this game (expected value, ValueScore, and top prize analysis) are calculated against this CA$5 ticket price.
What are the odds of winning the The Big Spin scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with The Big Spin are 1 in 3.73. This means roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for The Big Spin?
The top prize for The Big Spin is CA$500,000. As of our latest update, 3 of 3 top prizes remain unclaimed.
What are the prizes for The Big Spin?
The Big Spin offers 13 distinct prize levels: CA$10,000 (3 total), CA$5,000 (2 total), CA$1,000 (20 total), CA$200 (114 total), CA$150 (228 total), CA$100 (2,399 total), CA$50 (3,284 total), CA$30 (1,000 total), CA$25 (1,998 total), CA$20 (297,129 total), CA$15 (4,284 total), CA$10 (401,061 total), and CA$5 (359,806 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 Big Spin?
Based on our latest data, 22% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 619 out of 2,766 total). The game is winding down. A significant portion of prizes have already been claimed.
How is The Big Spin rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates The Big Spin at 46 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 Big Spin data updated on ScratchCheck?
The Big Spin 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.