Ranked 19th of 76 Tickets in Wisconsin
500 HOLIDAY CASHWisconsin Scratch-Off Odds & Prizes Remaining
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47
VALUESCORE
Fair
At a glance
500 HOLIDAY CASH is one of the Wisconsin Lottery's $5 games. At 1 in 4.40, its overall odds are the longest of Wisconsin's 16 $5 games. It went on sale on October 9, 2026, so 99% of its prizes are still unclaimed.
Overall Odds
1 in 4.40
Exp. Value
$0.63
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$500
Top Prizes Left
3,503
Prizes Remaining
99%
ValueScore™
47 / 100
Fair
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.63→
AVERAGE
A typical $5 ticket, ranked #19, ahead of roughly 76% of Wisconsin's 76 active games.
Why
→Prizes hit less often here, roughly 23% per ticket (1 in 4.40).
- Softer expected value here: only $0.63 of each $1 comes back as prizes.
- Strong prize quality: a healthy share of the bigger top and mid-tier prizes are still unclaimed.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $500 | 1 in 409 | 3,541 | 3,503 | 99% |
| $100 | 1 in 16,000 | 90 | Not reported | - |
| $50 | 1 in 4,000 | 360 | Not reported | - |
| $25 | 1 in 34 | 43,200 | Not reported | - |
| $10 | 1 in 21 | 72,000 | Not reported | - |
| $5 | 1 in 7 | 211,200 | Not reported | - |
“Not reported” = the lottery publishes remaining-prize counts for its top prizes only.
Prize History
Top prizes left
Since its launch on October 11, 38 $500 top prizes have been reported claimed, leaving 3,503. The most recent was on October 14.
3,5413,491
3,541
3,503
October 11October 19
From ScratchCheck's daily record of the lottery's published prize counts. Dates are when a claim first appeared in those counts, and small prizes are often cashed days after purchase, so claims trail actual sales.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
47
VALUESCORE
Fair
47
out of 100
Expected Value
17/40
Prize Quality
25/25
Win Frequency
2/20
Inventory Health
15/15
Updated: 10/19/2026
Game Details
- State
- Wisconsin
- Game Number
- 2803
- Ticket Price
- $5
- Start Date
- 10/9/2026
- Payout %
- 63.3%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 10/19/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 500 HOLIDAY CASH scratch-off a good buy?
It is about average. 500 HOLIDAY CASH scores 47/100 (Fair) and is 3rd of the 16 active $5 games in Wisconsin. It pays back about $0.63 for every $1 spent. Higher-rated $5 tickets are listed on the Wisconsin rankings page.
What are the odds of winning the 500 HOLIDAY CASH scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with 500 HOLIDAY CASH are 1 in 4.40. This means roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for 500 HOLIDAY CASH?
The top prize for 500 HOLIDAY CASH is $500. As of our latest update, 3,503 top prizes remain unclaimed.
How many prizes are left in 500 HOLIDAY CASH?
Based on our latest data, 99% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 3,503 out of 3,541 total). The game is early in its run, with most prizes still on the market.
When was 500 HOLIDAY CASH released?
500 HOLIDAY CASH was released by the Wisconsin Lottery on October 9, 2026. It is newly released, so the prize pool is essentially intact.
Every $5 ticket in Wisconsin
All 16 ranked →| Game | ValueScore | Odds | Payout | Top prize · left |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTEND YOUR CASH | 51 | 1 in 3.80 | 61.5% | $45K · 3 |
| POWER UP YOUR CASH | 48 | 1 in 3.70 | 63.9% | $45K · 2 |
| 500 HOLIDAY CASH (this game) | 47 | 1 in 4.40 | 63.3% | $500 · 3,503 |
| WILD CHERRY CROSSWORD | 45 | 1 in 3.80 | 63.5% | $50K · 1 |
| RED, WHITE, & BLUE 7S | 39 | 1 in 3.70 | 63.9% | $47K · 1 |
| INSTANT JACKPOT | 36 | 1 in 3.80 | 62.7% | $48K · 1 |
| DOUBLE TRIPLE DOLLARS | 35 | 1 in 3.90 | 62.6% | $60K · 1 |
| FRANKENBUCKS | 34 | 1 in 4.00 | 62.2% | $50K · 1 |
| GREEN & GOLD CROSSWORD | 34 | 1 in 3.80 | 62.8% | $50K · 1 |
| WIN $500 | 31 | 1 in 4.00 | 63.4% | $500 · 120 |