$20,000 Payout is a $2 scratch-off lottery ticket from the Tennessee Lottery. It has overall odds of 1 in 4.49, meaning roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize. The top prize is $20,000. ScratchCheck rates this ticket 16/100 (Poor) based on expected value, prize quality, win frequency, and inventory health.
Overall Odds
1 in 4.49
Exp. Value
No Data
Top Prize
$20,000
Top Prizes Left
1
Prizes Remaining
No Data
ValueScore™
16 / 100
Poor
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$2.00 per ticket · 1 in 4.49 overall odds
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Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Left |
|---|---|
| $20,000 | 1 |
| $500 | 45 |
| $200 | 70 |
Tennessee only publishes the number of unclaimed prizes at its top prize levels, not the original prize counts. Totals and percent-remaining are unavailable, and smaller prizes are not itemized.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
16
VALUESCORE
Poor
16
out of 100
Expected Value
Prize Quality
Win Frequency
Inventory Health
Updated: 6/21/2026
Game Details
- State
- Tennessee
- Game Number
- 1333
- Ticket Price
- $2
- Start Date
- 8/1/2025
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 6/16/2026
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Is the $20,000 Payout scratch-off a good buy?
$20,000 Payout has a ValueScore of 16/100, which is among the lowest-rated tickets in Tennessee. 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 $20,000 Payout cost?
$20,000 Payout costs $2 per ticket in Tennessee. All ScratchCheck figures for this game — expected value, ValueScore, and top prize analysis — are calculated against this $2 ticket price.
What are the odds of winning the $20,000 Payout scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with $20,000 Payout are 1 in 4.49. This means roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for $20,000 Payout?
The top prize for $20,000 Payout is $20,000. As of our latest update, 1 top prize remains unclaimed.
What are the prizes for $20,000 Payout?
$20,000 Payout offers 3 distinct prize levels: $20,000, $500, and $200. The full prize breakdown with odds and remaining counts is listed in the prize table on this page.
How is $20,000 Payout rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates $20,000 Payout 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 $20,000 Payout released?
$20,000 Payout was released by the Tennessee Lottery on August 1, 2025. It has been on sale for roughly 11 months, so a meaningful portion of prizes has likely been claimed.
How often is $20,000 Payout data updated on ScratchCheck?
$20,000 Payout data is updated 2–3 times per week from official Tennessee Lottery publications. Odds and prize amounts are official, though some prize details may be limited.