JAWS is a $5 scratch-off lottery ticket from the Vermont Lottery. It has overall odds of 1 in 4.16, meaning roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize. The top prize is $20,000. ScratchCheck rates this ticket 18/100 (Poor) based on expected value, prize quality, win frequency, and inventory health.
Overall Odds
1 in 4.16
Exp. Value
No Data
Top Prize
$20,000
Top Prizes Left
0
Prizes Remaining
No Data
ValueScore™
18 / 100
Poor
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Not enough data to calculate expected value for this game.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|
| $20,000 | 0 | Claimed |
| $1,000 | 1 | - |
| $500 | 3 | - |
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
18
VALUESCORE
Poor
18
out of 100
Expected Value
Prize Quality
Win Frequency
Inventory Health
Updated: 7/19/2026
Game Details
- State
- Vermont
- Game Number
- 1832
- Ticket Price
- $5
- Start Date
- 5/2/2025
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 7/19/2026
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$5.00 per ticket · 1 in 4.16 overall odds
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the JAWS scratch-off a good buy?
JAWS has a ValueScore of 18/100, which is among the lowest-rated tickets in Vermont. 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 JAWS cost?
JAWS costs $5 per ticket in Vermont. 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 JAWS scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with JAWS are 1 in 4.16. This means roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for JAWS?
The top prize for JAWS is $20,000. All top prizes have already been claimed. This game no longer has a top prize available, so you may want to consider a different game.
What are the prizes for JAWS?
JAWS offers 3 distinct prize levels: $20,000, $1,000, and $500. The full prize breakdown with odds and remaining counts is listed in the prize table on this page.
How is JAWS rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates JAWS at 18 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 JAWS released?
JAWS was released by the Vermont Lottery on May 2, 2025. It has been on sale for over a year, so checking the remaining prize counts is important before buying.
How often is JAWS data updated on ScratchCheck?
JAWS data comes directly from the official Vermont Lottery and is refreshed daily, so the odds and remaining prize counts you see match the lottery's latest published figures.