Big Money is one of the Vermont Lottery's $20 scratch-off games. Its published overall odds are 1 in 3.11. The top prize is $75,000. Its ValueScore is 53/100 (Fair). Against the rest of the state it is 10th of 54 active Vermont games. At its own price point it is the strongest of Vermont's 6 $20 tickets.
Overall Odds
1 in 3.11
Exp. Value
No Data
Top Prize
$75,000
Top Prizes Left
1
Prizes Remaining
No Data
ValueScore™
53 / 100
Fair
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Not enough data to calculate expected value for this game.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Left |
|---|---|
| $75,000 | 1 |
| $35,000 | 1 |
| $5,000 | 10 |
| $1,000 | 63 |
| $500 | 142 |
Vermont 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
0/40
Prize Quality
5/25
Win Frequency
18/20
Inventory Health
0/15
Updated: 9/4/2026
Game Details
- State
- Vermont
- Game Number
- 1854
- Ticket Price
- $20
- Start Date
- 5/1/2026
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 9/4/2026
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$20.00 per ticket · 1 in 3.11 overall odds
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Big Money scratch-off a good buy?
Big Money is a middling ticket with a ValueScore of 53/100. It is roughly average compared to other scratch-offs in Vermont. If you are looking for the best value at this price point, check the Vermont rankings page for higher-rated alternatives.
How much does Big Money cost?
Big Money costs $20 per ticket in Vermont. 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 Big Money scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with Big Money are 1 in 3.11. This means roughly 1 in every 3 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for Big Money?
The top prize for Big Money is $75,000. As of our latest update, 1 top prize remains unclaimed.
What are the prizes for Big Money?
Big Money offers 5 distinct prize levels: $75,000, $35,000, $5,000, $1,000, and $500. The full prize breakdown with odds and remaining counts is listed in the prize table on this page.
How is Big Money rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates Big Money 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 Big Money released?
Big Money was released by the Vermont Lottery on May 1, 2026. It has been on sale for about 4 months.
How often is Big Money data updated on ScratchCheck?
Big Money data is updated 2–3 times per week from official Vermont Lottery publications. Odds and prize amounts are official, though some prize details may be limited.