GOLDEN GOOSE CROSSWORD is one of the Wisconsin Lottery's $5 scratch-off games. Its published overall odds are 1 in 3.70. Dollar for dollar, it pays back around $0.63 per $1, a below-average return for a scratch-off. The top prize is $50,000. Prize inventory sits at 0%: most prizes have already been claimed. Its ValueScore is 25/100 (Below Avg). Against the rest of the state it is 48th out of 67 Wisconsin scratch-offs. At its own price point it is 10th of the 14 active $5 games in Wisconsin.
Overall Odds
1 in 3.70
Exp. Value
$0.63
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$50,000
Top Prizes Left
0
Prizes Remaining
0%
ValueScore™
25 / 100
Below Avg
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.63↓
BELOW AVERAGE
The numbers work against it: #48 of the 67 active games we track in Wisconsin.
Why
↓Expected value of $0.63 per $1 is below average. Less comes back per dollar than most games.
- Average win frequency: about a 27% chance to win something per ticket (1 in 3.70).
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | 1 in 840,000 | 3 | 0 | Claimed |
| $5,000 | 1 in 560,000 | 3 | Not reported | - |
| $500 | 1 in 48,000 | 35 | Not reported | - |
| $100 | 1 in 2,188 | 768 | Not reported | - |
| $50 | 1 in 74 | 22,974 | Not reported | - |
| $25 | 1 in 34 | 50,400 | Not reported | - |
| $15 | 1 in 61 | 28,000 | Not reported | - |
| $10 | 1 in 15 | 117,600 | Not reported | - |
| $5 | 1 in 7 | 240,800 | 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
21/40
Prize Quality
0/25
Win Frequency
11/20
Inventory Health
0/15
Updated: 9/4/2026
Game Details
- State
- Wisconsin
- Game Number
- 2697
- Ticket Price
- $5
- Start Date
- 1/30/2026
- Payout %
- 63.2%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 9/4/2026
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$5.00 per ticket · 1 in 3.70 overall odds
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GOLDEN GOOSE CROSSWORD scratch-off a good buy?
GOLDEN GOOSE CROSSWORD 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 GOLDEN GOOSE CROSSWORD cost?
GOLDEN GOOSE CROSSWORD 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 GOLDEN GOOSE CROSSWORD scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with GOLDEN GOOSE CROSSWORD are 1 in 3.70. This means roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for GOLDEN GOOSE CROSSWORD?
The top prize for GOLDEN GOOSE CROSSWORD is $50,000. All top prizes have already been claimed. This game no longer has a top prize available, so you may want to consider a different game.
What are the prizes for GOLDEN GOOSE CROSSWORD?
GOLDEN GOOSE CROSSWORD offers 9 distinct prize levels: $50,000 (3 total), $5,000 (3 total), $500 (35 total), $100 (768 total), $50 (22,974 total), $25 (50,400 total), $15 (28,000 total), $10 (117,600 total), and $5 (240,800 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 GOLDEN GOOSE CROSSWORD?
Based on our latest data, 0% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 0 out of 3 total). The vast majority of prizes have been claimed. This game is close to being retired.
How is GOLDEN GOOSE CROSSWORD rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates GOLDEN GOOSE CROSSWORD 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 GOLDEN GOOSE CROSSWORD released?
GOLDEN GOOSE CROSSWORD was released by the Wisconsin Lottery on January 30, 2026. It has been on sale for roughly 7 months, so a meaningful portion of prizes has likely been claimed.
How often is GOLDEN GOOSE CROSSWORD data updated on ScratchCheck?
GOLDEN GOOSE CROSSWORD 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.