FANTASTIC $500S is a $10 scratch-off lottery ticket from the Wisconsin Lottery. It has overall odds of 1 in 3.80, meaning roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize. The expected value is $0.69 per $1 spent, which is an average return compared to other scratch-offs. The top prize is $500. About half the prizes remain (33% remaining). ScratchCheck rates this ticket 56/100 (Fair) based on expected value, prize quality, win frequency, and inventory health.
Overall Odds
1 in 3.80
Exp. Value
$0.69
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$500
Top Prizes Left
2562
Prizes Remaining
33%
ValueScore™
56 / 100
Fair
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.69→
AVERAGE
Middle-of-the-pack value for a ticket at this price point.
Why
→Weak prize quality: relatively few of the bigger top and mid-tier prizes are still unclaimed.
- Win rate is typical, around 26% per ticket (1 in 3.80).
- This game is partway played through, with a fair share of prizes remaining.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $500 | 1 in 218 | 7,836 | 2,562 | 33% |
| $250 | 1 in 105,000 | 16 | Not reported | - |
| $200 | 1 in 70,000 | 24 | Not reported | - |
| $100 | 1 in 339 | 4,957 | Not reported | - |
| $50 | 1 in 29 | 58,120 | Not reported | - |
| $20 | 1 in 23 | 74,662 | Not reported | - |
| $10 | 1 in 6 | 298,676 | Not reported | - |
“Not reported” = the lottery publishes remaining-prize counts for its top prizes only.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
56
VALUESCORE
Fair
56
out of 100
Expected Value
Prize Quality
Win Frequency
Inventory Health
Updated: 7/19/2026
Game Details
- State
- Wisconsin
- Game Number
- 2642
- Ticket Price
- $10
- Start Date
- 8/15/2025
- Payout %
- 68.5%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 7/19/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the FANTASTIC $500S scratch-off a good buy?
FANTASTIC $500S is a middling ticket with a ValueScore of 56/100. It is roughly average compared to other scratch-offs in Wisconsin. If you are looking for the best value at this price point, check the Wisconsin rankings page for higher-rated alternatives.
How much does FANTASTIC $500S cost?
FANTASTIC $500S costs $10 per ticket in Wisconsin. All ScratchCheck figures for this game (expected value, ValueScore, and top prize analysis) are calculated against this $10 ticket price.
What are the odds of winning the FANTASTIC $500S scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with FANTASTIC $500S are 1 in 3.80. This means roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for FANTASTIC $500S?
The top prize for FANTASTIC $500S is $500. As of our latest update, 2562 top prizes remain unclaimed.
What are the prizes for FANTASTIC $500S?
FANTASTIC $500S offers 7 distinct prize levels: $500 (7,836 total), $250 (16 total), $200 (24 total), $100 (4,957 total), $50 (58,120 total), $20 (74,662 total), and $10 (298,676 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 FANTASTIC $500S?
Based on our latest data, 33% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 2,562 out of 7,836 total). The game is winding down. A significant portion of prizes have already been claimed.
How is FANTASTIC $500S rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates FANTASTIC $500S at 56 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 FANTASTIC $500S released?
FANTASTIC $500S was released by the Wisconsin Lottery on August 15, 2025. It has been on sale for roughly 11 months, so a meaningful portion of prizes has likely been claimed.
How often is FANTASTIC $500S data updated on ScratchCheck?
FANTASTIC $500S data comes directly from the official Wisconsin Lottery and is refreshed daily, so the odds and remaining prize counts you see match the lottery's latest published figures.