In the Green
Image Credit: South Carolina Lottery
67
VALUESCORE
Good
In the Green is a $5 scratch-off lottery ticket from the South Carolina Lottery. It has overall odds of 1 in 3.95, meaning roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize. The expected value is $0.71 per $1 spent, which is an average return compared to other scratch-offs. The top prize is $200,000. Most prizes are still available (60% remaining). ScratchCheck rates this ticket 67/100 (Good) based on expected value, prize quality, win frequency, and inventory health.
Overall Odds
1 in 3.95
Exp. Value
$0.71
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$200,000
Top Prizes Left
3
Prizes Remaining
60%
ValueScore™
67 / 100
Good
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.71↑
ABOVE AVERAGE
Strong overall value, among the better games we track right now.
Why
↑Fresh prize pool: most of this game's prizes are still on the table.
- Wins hit often: about a 25% chance to win something per ticket (1 in 3.95), better than most games.
- Prize quality is high: most of the meaningful top and mid-tier prizes remain in play.
Current Prize Odds
ScratchCheck estimate$200,000
3 of 4 left
launch odds 1 in 839K
now ~1 in 669K
$1,000
98 of 158 left
launch odds 1 in 21K
now ~1 in 20K
$500
840 of 1,450 left
launch odds 1 in 2,316
now ~1 in 2,388
ScratchCheck estimate. Current odds are derived from the prizes still unclaimed and our estimate of tickets remaining, shown next to the lottery’s printed launch odds. Actual odds vary as tickets are sold and prizes claimed.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | 4 | 3 | 75% |
| $1,000 | 158 | 98 | 62% |
| $500 | 1,450 | 840 | 58% |
| $200 | 967 | 559 | 58% |
| $100 | 7,034 | 4,134 | 59% |
| $75 | 3,300 | 1,919 | 58% |
| $50 | 16,816 | 9,876 | 59% |
| $30 | 22,273 | 13,080 | 59% |
| $20 | 83,993 | 49,463 | 59% |
| $15 | 111,986 | 66,207 | 59% |
| $10 | 238,040 | 141,458 | 59% |
| $5 | 363,990 | 220,094 | 60% |
Prize Pool Analysis
Total Payout at Launch
$11,896,290
Current Prize Pool
$7,170,740
Payout Percentage
60.3%
Total Prizes Remaining
507,731
Ticket Statistics
Total Tickets Printed
3,357,543
Estimated Remaining
2,005,537
% Remaining
59.7%
Prize pool figures use advertised prize values. Tickets printed and remaining are estimated from overall odds and the share of prizes still unclaimed.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
67
VALUESCORE
Good
67
out of 100
Expected Value
Prize Quality
Win Frequency
Inventory Health
Updated: 7/19/2026
Game Details
- State
- South Carolina
- Game Number
- 1618
- Ticket Price
- $5
- Start Date
- 5/5/2026
- Payout %
- 70.9%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 7/19/2026
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$5.00 per ticket · 1 in 3.95 overall odds
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the In the Green scratch-off a good buy?
In the Green is a solid choice. Its ValueScore of 67/100 is above average, indicating good expected value and a healthy prize pool. It performs better than most $5 tickets in South Carolina.
How much does In the Green cost?
In the Green costs $5 per ticket in South Carolina. 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 In the Green scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with In the Green are 1 in 3.95. This means roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for In the Green?
The top prize for In the Green is $200,000. As of our latest update, 3 top prizes remain unclaimed.
What are the prizes for In the Green?
In the Green offers 12 distinct prize levels: $200,000 (4 total), $1,000 (158 total), $500 (1,450 total), $200 (967 total), $100 (7,034 total), $75 (3,300 total), $50 (16,816 total), $30 (22,273 total), $20 (83,993 total), $15 (111,986 total), $10 (238,040 total), and $5 (363,990 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 In the Green?
Based on our latest data, 60% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 507,731 out of 850,011 total). Roughly half the prizes remain, which is typical for an active game.
How is In the Green rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates In the Green at 67 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 In the Green released?
In the Green was released by the South Carolina Lottery on May 5, 2026. It has been on sale for about 3 months.
How often is In the Green data updated on ScratchCheck?
In the Green data comes directly from the official South Carolina Lottery and is refreshed daily, so the odds and remaining prize counts you see match the lottery's latest published figures.