2026
Image Credit: Washington Lottery
17
VALUESCORE
Poor
2026 is a $1 scratch-off lottery ticket from the Washington Lottery. It has overall odds of 1 in 3.98, meaning roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize. The expected value is $0.61 per $1 spent, which is a below-average return compared to other scratch-offs. The top prize is $2,026. About half the prizes remain (34% remaining). ScratchCheck rates this ticket 17/100 (Poor) based on expected value, prize quality, win frequency, and inventory health.
Overall Odds
1 in 3.98
Exp. Value
$0.61
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$2,026
Top Prizes Left
0
Prizes Remaining
34%
ValueScore™
17 / 100
Poor
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.61↓
POOR VALUE
Low overall value right now. A different game will likely give you more.
Why
↓Expected value of $0.61 per $1 is below average. Less comes back per dollar than most games.
- Most of the larger top and mid-tier prizes have already been won.
- A leaner 25% chance of winning per ticket (1 in 3.98), below most games.
Current Prize Odds
ScratchCheck estimate$2,026
0 of 4 left
launch odds 1 in 338K
All claimed
$100
9 of 56 left
launch odds 1 in 24K
now ~1 in 51K
$50
31 of 126 left
launch odds 1 in 11K
now ~1 in 15K
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $2,026 | 4 | 0 | Claimed |
| $100 | 56 | 9 | 16% |
| $50 | 126 | 31 | 25% |
| $30 | 226 | 65 | 29% |
| $20 | 898 | 245 | 27% |
| $10 | 3,386 | 960 | 28% |
| $5 | 25,367 | 7,933 | 31% |
| $4 | 79,583 | 25,446 | 32% |
| $2 | 76,197 | 25,977 | 34% |
| $1 | 154,015 | 55,381 | 36% |
Prize Pool Analysis
Total Payout at Launch
$830,180
Current Prize Pool
$267,684
Payout Percentage
32.2%
Total Prizes Remaining
116,047
Ticket Statistics
Total Tickets Printed
1,352,635
Estimated Remaining
461,867
% Remaining
34.1%
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
17
VALUESCORE
Poor
17
out of 100
Expected Value
Prize Quality
Win Frequency
Inventory Health
Updated: 7/19/2026
Game Details
- State
- Washington
- Game Number
- 1991
- Ticket Price
- $1
- Payout %
- 61.4%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 7/19/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 2026 scratch-off a good buy?
2026 has a ValueScore of 17/100, which is among the lowest-rated tickets in Washington. 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 2026 cost?
2026 costs $1 per ticket in Washington. All ScratchCheck figures for this game (expected value, ValueScore, and top prize analysis) are calculated against this $1 ticket price.
What are the odds of winning the 2026 scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with 2026 are 1 in 3.98. This means roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for 2026?
The top prize for 2026 is $2,026. 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 2026?
2026 offers 10 distinct prize levels: $2,026 (4 total), $100 (56 total), $50 (126 total), $30 (226 total), $20 (898 total), $10 (3,386 total), $5 (25,367 total), $4 (79,583 total), $2 (76,197 total), and $1 (154,015 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 2026?
Based on our latest data, 34% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 116,047 out of 339,858 total). The game is winding down. A significant portion of prizes have already been claimed.
How is 2026 rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates 2026 at 17 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.
How often is 2026 data updated on ScratchCheck?
2026 data comes directly from the official Washington Lottery and is refreshed daily, so the odds and remaining prize counts you see match the lottery's latest published figures.