Ranked 3rd of 77 Tickets in Wisconsin
$500,000 CROSSWORDWisconsin Scratch-Off Odds & Prizes Remaining
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76
VALUESCORE
Good
At a glance
$500,000 CROSSWORD is a $30 ticket from the Wisconsin Lottery. On ValueScore it earns 76/100 (Good), good for 2nd of the 6 active $30 games in Wisconsin. Its overall odds of 1 in 3.10 are the best of the 6 $30 tickets Wisconsin sells. It went on sale on October 23, 2026, so 100% of its prizes are still unclaimed.
Overall Odds
1 in 3.10
Exp. Value
$0.74
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$500,000
Top Prizes Left
2
Prizes Remaining
100%
ValueScore™
76 / 100
Good
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.74↑
ABOVE AVERAGE
Ranked 3rd of 77 in Wisconsin, putting it in the state's top three, stronger than most of what is on sale at this price.
Why
↑Strong prize quality: a healthy share of the bigger top and mid-tier prizes are still unclaimed.
- Healthy inventory: a large share of this game's prizes are still unclaimed.
- Winning tickets come up at a 32% clip (1 in 3.10), above the norm.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $500,000 | 1 in 230,000 | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| $25,000 | 1 in 230,000 | 2 | Not reported | - |
| $1,000 | 1 in 20,000 | 23 | Not reported | - |
| $500 | 1 in 5,412 | 85 | Not reported | - |
| $250 | 1 in 85 | 5,428 | Not reported | - |
| $150 | 1 in 22 | 20,999 | Not reported | - |
| $100 | 1 in 66 | 7,015 | Not reported | - |
| $50 | 1 in 19 | 25,323 | Not reported | - |
| $30 | 1 in 5 | 92,000 | Not reported | - |
“Not reported” = the lottery publishes remaining-prize counts for its top prizes only.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
76
VALUESCORE
Good
76
out of 100
Expected Value
37/40
Prize Quality
25/25
Win Frequency
19/20
Inventory Health
15/15
Updated: 10/26/2026
Game Details
- State
- Wisconsin
- Game Number
- 2812
- Ticket Price
- $30
- Start Date
- 10/23/2026
- Payout %
- 74.4%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 10/25/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the $500,000 CROSSWORD scratch-off a good buy?
It is a solid pick. $500,000 CROSSWORD scores 76/100 (Good) and is 2nd of the 6 active $30 games in Wisconsin. It pays back about $0.74 for every $1 spent.
What are the odds of winning the $500,000 CROSSWORD scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with $500,000 CROSSWORD are 1 in 3.10. This means roughly 1 in every 3 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for $500,000 CROSSWORD?
The top prize for $500,000 CROSSWORD is $500,000. As of our latest update, 2 top prizes remain unclaimed.
How many prizes are left in $500,000 CROSSWORD?
Based on our latest data, 100% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 2 out of 2 total). The game is early in its run, with most prizes still on the market.
When was $500,000 CROSSWORD released?
$500,000 CROSSWORD was released by the Wisconsin Lottery on October 23, 2026. It is newly released, so the prize pool is essentially intact.
Every $30 ticket in Wisconsin
| Game | ValueScore | Odds | Payout | Top prize · left |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEGA FORTUNE | 76 | 1 in 3.20 | 74.6% | $1M · 2 |
| $500,000 CROSSWORD (this game) | 76 | 1 in 3.10 | 74.4% | $500K · 2 |
| OPAL | 63 | 1 in 3.20 | 74.9% | $1M · 1 |
| MYSTERY PRIZE CROSSWORD | 44 | 1 in 3.10 | 74.3% | $500K · 0 |
| COLORFUL CROSSWORD | 42 | 1 in 3.10 | 74.4% | $500K · 0 |
| EXCEPTIONAL CROSSWORD | 42 | 1 in 3.30 | 74.3% | $500K · 0 |