The Most Wonderful Time of the Year is a $20 scratch-off lottery ticket from the Tennessee Lottery. It has overall odds of 1 in 2.82, meaning roughly 1 in every 3 tickets wins a prize. The top prize is $500,000. ScratchCheck rates this ticket 53/100 (Fair) based on expected value, prize quality, win frequency, and inventory health.
Overall Odds
1 in 2.82
Exp. Value
No Data
Top Prize
$500,000
Top Prizes Left
1
Prizes Remaining
No Data
ValueScore™
53 / 100
Fair
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$20.00 per ticket · 1 in 2.82 overall odds
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Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|
| $500,000 | 1 | - |
| $10,000 | 0 | Claimed |
| $5,000 | 1 | - |
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
53
VALUESCORE
Fair
53
out of 100
Expected Value
Prize Quality
Win Frequency
Inventory Health
Updated: 6/21/2026
Game Details
- State
- Tennessee
- Game Number
- 1293
- Ticket Price
- $20
- Start Date
- 10/1/2024
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 6/16/2026
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Is the The Most Wonderful Time of the Year scratch-off a good buy?
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year is a middling ticket with a ValueScore of 53/100. It is roughly average compared to other scratch-offs in Tennessee. If you are looking for the best value at this price point, check the Tennessee rankings page for higher-rated alternatives.
How much does The Most Wonderful Time of the Year cost?
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year costs $20 per ticket in Tennessee. All ScratchCheck figures for this game — expected value, ValueScore, and top prize analysis — are calculated against this $20 ticket price.
What are the odds of winning the The Most Wonderful Time of the Year scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with The Most Wonderful Time of the Year are 1 in 2.82. This means roughly 1 in every 3 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for The Most Wonderful Time of the Year?
The top prize for The Most Wonderful Time of the Year is $500,000. As of our latest update, 1 top prize remains unclaimed.
What are the prizes for The Most Wonderful Time of the Year?
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year offers 3 distinct prize levels: $500,000, $10,000, and $5,000. The full prize breakdown with odds and remaining counts is listed in the prize table on this page.
How is The Most Wonderful Time of the Year rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates The Most Wonderful Time of the Year at 53 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 The Most Wonderful Time of the Year released?
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year was released by the Tennessee Lottery on October 1, 2024. It has been on sale for over a year, so checking the remaining prize counts is important before buying.
How often is The Most Wonderful Time of the Year data updated on ScratchCheck?
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year 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.