High 5Pennsylvania Scratch-Off Odds & Prizes Remaining
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16
VALUESCORE
Poor
At a glance
High 5 costs $5 a ticket from the Pennsylvania Lottery. On average it pays back about $0.72 per $1, $0.03 less than the median $5 game in Pennsylvania. Its prize pool is nearly spent: 3% of prizes remain. With a ValueScore of 16/100 (Poor), it is 16th of the 18 active $5 games in Pennsylvania. Its overall odds of 1 in 4.46 trail the 1 in 3.84 typical of Pennsylvania's $5 games.
Overall Odds
1 in 4.46
Exp. Value
$0.72
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$155,000
Top Prizes Left
2
Prizes Remaining
3%
ValueScore™
16 / 100
Poor
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.72↓
POOR VALUE
It is 16th of the 18 active $5 games in Pennsylvania, so most $5 alternatives will serve you better.
Why
↓At 1 in 4.46, winning tickets turn up less often than usual.
- Most of the larger top and mid-tier prizes have already been won.
- $0.72 returned per dollar is roughly what most scratch-offs pay right now.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $155,000 | 1 in 1,200,000 | 10 | 2 | 20% |
| $5,000 | 1 in 400,000 | 30 | 2 | 7% |
| $1,500 | 1 in 200,000 | 60 | 2 | 3% |
| $500 | 1 in 876 | 13,700 | 424 | 3% |
| $250 | 1 in 2,182 | 5,500 | 167 | 3% |
| $100 | 1 in 412 | 29,100 | 899 | 3% |
| $50 | 1 in 60 | 200,000 | Not reported | - |
| $25 | 1 in 150 | 80,000 | Not reported | - |
| $15 | 1 in 26 | 460,000 | Not reported | - |
| $10 | 1 in 38 | 320,000 | Not reported | - |
| $5 | 1 in 8 | 1,580,000 | Not reported | - |
“Not reported” = the lottery publishes remaining-prize counts for its top prizes only.
Prize Pool Analysis
Total Payout at Launch
$12,925,000
Current Prize Pool
$666,650
Payout Percentage
5.2%
Total Prizes Remaining
1,496
Ticket Statistics
Total Tickets Printed
215,864
Estimated Remaining
6,672
% Remaining
3.1%
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
16
VALUESCORE
Poor
16
out of 100
Expected Value
11/40
Prize Quality
3/25
Win Frequency
2/20
Inventory Health
0/15
Updated: 9/23/2026
Game Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Game Number
- 1736
- Ticket Price
- $5
- Start Date
- 4/12/2025
- Payout %
- 71.5%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 9/23/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the High 5 scratch-off a good buy?
High 5 has a ValueScore of 16/100, which is among the lowest-rated tickets in Pennsylvania. The combination of poor expected value, limited prizes, or heavily depleted inventory makes it a poor choice compared to alternatives. Check other games before buying.
How much does High 5 cost?
High 5 costs $5 per ticket in Pennsylvania. 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 High 5 scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with High 5 are 1 in 4.46. This means roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for High 5?
The top prize for High 5 is $155,000. As of our latest update, 2 top prizes remain unclaimed.
What are the prizes for High 5?
High 5 offers 11 distinct prize levels: $155,000 (10 total), $5,000 (30 total), $1,500 (60 total), $500 (13,700 total), $250 (5,500 total), $100 (29,100 total), $50 (200,000 total), $25 (80,000 total), $15 (460,000 total), $10 (320,000 total), and $5 (1,580,000 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 High 5?
Based on our latest data, 3% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 1,496 out of 48,400 total). The vast majority of prizes have been claimed. This game is close to being retired.
How is High 5 rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates High 5 at 16 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 High 5 released?
High 5 was released by the Pennsylvania Lottery on April 12, 2025. It has been on sale for over a year, so checking the remaining prize counts is important before buying.
How often is High 5 data updated on ScratchCheck?
High 5 data comes directly from the official Pennsylvania Lottery and is refreshed daily, so the odds and remaining prize counts you see match the lottery's latest published figures.