At $10 a ticket, FANTASTIC $500S comes from the Wisconsin Lottery. Its published overall odds are 1 in 3.80. Its current expected value works out to $0.69 on the dollar, an average return. The top prize is $500. Prize inventory sits at 33%: about half the prizes remain. Its ValueScore is 44/100 (Fair). Against the rest of the state it is 19th out of 67 Wisconsin scratch-offs. At its own price point it is 7th of the 14 active $10 games in Wisconsin.
Overall Odds
1 in 3.80
Exp. Value
$0.69
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$500
Top Prizes Left
2,556
Prizes Remaining
33%
ValueScore™
44 / 100
Fair
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.69→
AVERAGE
A typical $10 ticket, ranked #19 of the 67 active games we track in Wisconsin.
Why
→Prize quality is thin, with the bigger winners mostly gone.
- Average win frequency: about a 26% chance to win something per ticket (1 in 3.80).
- Roughly half the prize pool has been claimed, with a decent amount still left.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $500 | 1 in 218 | 7,836 | 2,556 | 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
44
VALUESCORE
Fair
44
out of 100
Expected Value
31/40
Prize Quality
8/25
Win Frequency
9/20
Inventory Health
8/15
Updated: 9/4/2026
Game Details
- State
- Wisconsin
- Game Number
- 2642
- Ticket Price
- $10
- Start Date
- 8/15/2025
- Payout %
- 68.5%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 9/4/2026
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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 44/100. 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, 2,556 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 2,556 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 44 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 over a year, so checking the remaining prize counts is important before buying.
How often is FANTASTIC $500S data updated on ScratchCheck?
FANTASTIC $500S 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.