A $5 scratch-off from the Wisconsin Lottery, $500 IN A FLASH is on sale now. The Wisconsin Lottery publishes overall odds of 1 in 3.90. Right now the math works out to $0.64 back per $1 spent, a below-average figure for this kind of game. The top prize is $500. Most prizes have already been claimed (1% remaining). ScratchCheck rates this ticket 25/100 (Below Avg). In our rankings it sits at #49 of the 67 active games we track in Wisconsin, and it is 11th out of 14 $5 tickets in Wisconsin.
Overall Odds
1 in 3.90
Exp. Value
$0.64
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$500
Top Prizes Left
30
Prizes Remaining
1%
ValueScore™
25 / 100
Below Avg
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.64↓
BELOW AVERAGE
Weak value right now at #49 of the 67 active games we track in Wisconsin. Check the higher-ranked games in Wisconsin first.
Why
↓Prize quality is thin, with the bigger winners mostly gone.
- A leaner 26% chance of winning per ticket (1 in 3.90), below most games.
- At $0.64 returned per $1, this game pays back less than most scratch-offs.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $500 | 1 in 459 | 3,156 | 30 | 1% |
| $100 | 1 in 16,000 | 90 | Not reported | - |
| $50 | 1 in 5,000 | 288 | Not reported | - |
| $20 | 1 in 27 | 55,380 | Not reported | - |
| $10 | 1 in 20 | 72,000 | Not reported | - |
| $5 | 1 in 6 | 244,800 | Not reported | - |
“Not reported” = the lottery publishes remaining-prize counts for its top prizes only.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
25
VALUESCORE
Below Avg
25
out of 100
Expected Value
24/40
Prize Quality
0/25
Win Frequency
7/20
Inventory Health
0/15
Updated: 9/4/2026
Game Details
- State
- Wisconsin
- Game Number
- 2731
- Ticket Price
- $5
- Start Date
- 12/12/2025
- Payout %
- 63.6%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 9/4/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the $500 IN A FLASH scratch-off a good buy?
$500 IN A FLASH scores 25/100 on ValueScore, which is below average. The expected value, prize pool, or inventory health is weaker than most other tickets at this price. There are likely better options in Wisconsin at the $5 price point.
How much does $500 IN A FLASH cost?
$500 IN A FLASH costs $5 per ticket in Wisconsin. 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 $500 IN A FLASH scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with $500 IN A FLASH are 1 in 3.90. This means roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for $500 IN A FLASH?
The top prize for $500 IN A FLASH is $500. As of our latest update, 30 top prizes remain unclaimed.
What are the prizes for $500 IN A FLASH?
$500 IN A FLASH offers 6 distinct prize levels: $500 (3,156 total), $100 (90 total), $50 (288 total), $20 (55,380 total), $10 (72,000 total), and $5 (244,800 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 $500 IN A FLASH?
Based on our latest data, 1% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 30 out of 3,156 total). The vast majority of prizes have been claimed. This game is close to being retired.
How is $500 IN A FLASH rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates $500 IN A FLASH at 25 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 $500 IN A FLASH released?
$500 IN A FLASH was released by the Wisconsin Lottery on December 12, 2025. It has been on sale for roughly 9 months, so a meaningful portion of prizes has likely been claimed.
How often is $500 IN A FLASH data updated on ScratchCheck?
$500 IN A FLASH data is updated 2–3 times per week from official Wisconsin Lottery publications. Odds and prize amounts are official, though some prize details may be limited.