A Latte Money
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38
VALUESCORE
Below Avg
A Latte Money is a $1 scratch-off lottery ticket from the Pennsylvania Lottery. It has overall odds of 1 in 4.25, meaning roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize. The expected value is $0.66 per $1 spent, which is an average return compared to other scratch-offs. The top prize is $10,000. About half the prizes remain (59% remaining). ScratchCheck rates this ticket 38/100 (Below Avg) based on expected value, prize quality, win frequency, and inventory health.
Overall Odds
1 in 4.25
Exp. Value
$0.66
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$10,000
Top Prizes Left
2
Prizes Remaining
59%
ValueScore™
38 / 100
Below Avg
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.66↓
BELOW AVERAGE
Weaker overall value. There are likely better options at this price.
Why
↓Expected value of $0.66 per $1 is about average, a typical return for a ticket at this price.
- A leaner 24% chance of winning per ticket (1 in 4.25), below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10,000 | 1 in 1,680,000 | 5 | 2 | 40% |
| $400 | 1 in 60,000 | 140 | 81 | 58% |
| $200 | 1 in 60,000 | 140 | 87 | 62% |
| $100 | 1 in 10,000 | 840 | 483 | 57% |
| $40 | 1 in 4,800 | 1,750 | 1,008 | 58% |
| $20 | 1 in 324 | 25,900 | 15,335 | 59% |
| $10 | 1 in 71 | 117,600 | Not reported | - |
| $5 | 1 in 38 | 218,400 | Not reported | - |
| $3 | 1 in 45 | 184,800 | Not reported | - |
| $2 | 1 in 19 | 453,600 | Not reported | - |
| $1 | 1 in 9 | 974,400 | Not reported | - |
“Not reported” = the lottery publishes remaining-prize counts for its top prizes only.
Prize Pool Analysis
Total Payout at Launch
$806,000
Current Prize Pool
$465,120
Payout Percentage
57.7%
Total Prizes Remaining
16,996
Ticket Statistics
Total Tickets Printed
122,294
Estimated Remaining
72,233
% Remaining
59.1%
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
38
VALUESCORE
Below Avg
38
out of 100
Expected Value
Prize Quality
Win Frequency
Inventory Health
Updated: 8/9/2026
Game Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Game Number
- 1779
- Ticket Price
- $1
- Start Date
- 3/7/2026
- Payout %
- 65.6%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 8/9/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the A Latte Money scratch-off a good buy?
A Latte Money scores 38/100 on ValueScore, which is below average. The expected value, prize pool, or inventory health is weaker than most other tickets at this price. There are likely better options in Pennsylvania at the $1 price point.
How much does A Latte Money cost?
A Latte Money costs $1 per ticket in Pennsylvania. All ScratchCheck figures for this game (expected value, ValueScore, and top prize analysis) are calculated against this $1 ticket price.
What are the odds of winning the A Latte Money scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with A Latte Money are 1 in 4.25. This means roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for A Latte Money?
The top prize for A Latte Money is $10,000. As of our latest update, 2 top prizes remain unclaimed.
What are the prizes for A Latte Money?
A Latte Money offers 11 distinct prize levels: $10,000 (5 total), $400 (140 total), $200 (140 total), $100 (840 total), $40 (1,750 total), $20 (25,900 total), $10 (117,600 total), $5 (218,400 total), $3 (184,800 total), $2 (453,600 total), and $1 (974,400 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 A Latte Money?
Based on our latest data, 59% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 16,996 out of 28,775 total). Roughly half the prizes remain, which is typical for an active game.
How is A Latte Money rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates A Latte Money at 38 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 A Latte Money released?
A Latte Money was released by the Pennsylvania Lottery on March 7, 2026. It has been on sale for about 5 months.
How often is A Latte Money data updated on ScratchCheck?
A Latte Money 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.