Mega Bucks
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68
VALUESCORE
Good
Mega Bucks is a $30 scratch-off lottery ticket from the Pennsylvania Lottery. It has overall odds of 1 in 3.12, meaning roughly 1 in every 3 tickets wins a prize. The expected value is $0.78 per $1 spent, which is an above-average return compared to other scratch-offs. The top prize is $3,000,000. About half the prizes remain (41% remaining). ScratchCheck rates this ticket 68/100 (Good) based on expected value, prize quality, win frequency, and inventory health.
Overall Odds
1 in 3.12
Exp. Value
$0.78
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$3,000,000
Top Prizes Left
2
Prizes Remaining
41%
ValueScore™
68 / 100
Good
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.78↑
ABOVE AVERAGE
Strong overall value, among the better games we track right now.
Why
↑Wins hit often: about a 32% chance to win something per ticket (1 in 3.12), better than most games.
- At $0.78 returned per $1 spent, this game pays back more than the typical scratch-off.
- Roughly half the prize pool has been claimed, with a decent amount still left.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $3,000,000 | 1 in 1,440,000 | 5 | 2 | 40% |
| $300,000 | 1 in 720,000 | 10 | 4 | 40% |
| $30,000 | 1 in 360,000 | 20 | 9 | 45% |
| $3,000 | 1 in 3,158 | 2,280 | 960 | 42% |
| $1,000 | 1 in 649 | 11,100 | 4,589 | 41% |
| $500 | 1 in 393 | 18,300 | 7,400 | 40% |
| $300 | 1 in 150 | 48,000 | Not reported | - |
| $150 | 1 in 167 | 43,200 | Not reported | - |
| $100 | 1 in 38 | 192,000 | Not reported | - |
| $60 | 1 in 20 | 360,000 | Not reported | - |
| $50 | 1 in 25 | 288,000 | Not reported | - |
| $40 | 1 in 14 | 528,000 | Not reported | - |
| $30 | 1 in 9 | 816,000 | Not reported | - |
“Not reported” = the lottery publishes remaining-prize counts for its top prizes only.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
68
VALUESCORE
Good
68
out of 100
Expected Value
Prize Quality
Win Frequency
Inventory Health
Updated: 8/8/2026
Game Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Game Number
- 1696
- Ticket Price
- $30
- Start Date
- 6/22/2024
- Payout %
- 77.5%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 8/9/2026
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$30.00 per ticket · 1 in 3.12 overall odds
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Mega Bucks scratch-off a good buy?
Mega Bucks is a solid choice. Its ValueScore of 68/100 is above average, indicating good expected value and a healthy prize pool. It performs better than most $30 tickets in Pennsylvania.
How much does Mega Bucks cost?
Mega Bucks costs $30 per ticket in Pennsylvania. All ScratchCheck figures for this game (expected value, ValueScore, and top prize analysis) are calculated against this $30 ticket price.
What are the odds of winning the Mega Bucks scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with Mega Bucks are 1 in 3.12. This means roughly 1 in every 3 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for Mega Bucks?
The top prize for Mega Bucks is $3,000,000. As of our latest update, 2 top prizes remain unclaimed.
What are the prizes for Mega Bucks?
Mega Bucks offers 13 distinct prize levels: $3,000,000 (5 total), $300,000 (10 total), $30,000 (20 total), $3,000 (2,280 total), $1,000 (11,100 total), $500 (18,300 total), $300 (48,000 total), $150 (43,200 total), $100 (192,000 total), $60 (360,000 total), $50 (288,000 total), $40 (528,000 total), and $30 (816,000 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 Mega Bucks?
Based on our latest data, 41% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 12,964 out of 31,715 total). Roughly half the prizes remain, which is typical for an active game.
How is Mega Bucks rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates Mega Bucks at 68 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 Mega Bucks released?
Mega Bucks was released by the Pennsylvania Lottery on June 22, 2024. It has been on sale for over a year, so checking the remaining prize counts is important before buying.
How often is Mega Bucks data updated on ScratchCheck?
Mega Bucks 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.