INSTANT $2,000 is a $20 scratch-off lottery ticket from the Wisconsin Lottery. It has overall odds of 1 in 4.80, meaning roughly 1 in every 5 tickets wins a prize. The expected value is $0.73 per $1 spent, which is an average return compared to other scratch-offs. The top prize is $2,000. Most prizes have already been claimed (4% remaining). ScratchCheck rates this ticket 38/100 (Below Avg) based on expected value, prize quality, win frequency, and inventory health.
Overall Odds
1 in 4.80
Exp. Value
$0.73
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$2,000
Top Prizes Left
84
Prizes Remaining
4%
ValueScore™
38 / 100
Below Avg
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.73↓
BELOW AVERAGE
Weaker overall value. There are likely better options at this price.
Why
↓Weak prize quality: relatively few of the bigger top and mid-tier prizes are still unclaimed.
- Prizes hit less often here, roughly 21% per ticket (1 in 4.80).
- Expected value lands near the pack at $0.73 per $1 spent.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2,000 | 1 in 250 | 1,978 | 84 | 4% |
| $100 | 1 in 329 | 1,460 | Not reported | - |
| $50 | 1 in 13 | 38,320 | Not reported | - |
| $20 | 1 in 8 | 60,100 | Not reported | - |
“Not reported” = the lottery publishes remaining-prize counts for its top prizes only.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
38
VALUESCORE
Below Avg
38
out of 100
Expected Value
Prize Quality
Win Frequency
Inventory Health
Updated: 7/19/2026
Game Details
- State
- Wisconsin
- Game Number
- 2690
- Ticket Price
- $20
- Start Date
- 9/12/2025
- Payout %
- 73.3%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 7/19/2026
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$20.00 per ticket · 1 in 4.80 overall odds
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the INSTANT $2,000 scratch-off a good buy?
INSTANT $2,000 scores 38/100 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 $20 price point.
How much does INSTANT $2,000 cost?
INSTANT $2,000 costs $20 per ticket in Wisconsin. All ScratchCheck figures for this game (expected value, ValueScore, and top prize analysis) are calculated against this $20 ticket price.
What are the odds of winning the INSTANT $2,000 scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with INSTANT $2,000 are 1 in 4.80. This means roughly 1 in every 5 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for INSTANT $2,000?
The top prize for INSTANT $2,000 is $2,000. As of our latest update, 84 top prizes remain unclaimed.
What are the prizes for INSTANT $2,000?
INSTANT $2,000 offers 4 distinct prize levels: $2,000 (1,978 total), $100 (1,460 total), $50 (38,320 total), and $20 (60,100 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 INSTANT $2,000?
Based on our latest data, 4% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 84 out of 1,978 total). The vast majority of prizes have been claimed. This game is close to being retired.
How is INSTANT $2,000 rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates INSTANT $2,000 at 38 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 INSTANT $2,000 released?
INSTANT $2,000 was released by the Wisconsin Lottery on September 12, 2025. It has been on sale for roughly 10 months, so a meaningful portion of prizes has likely been claimed.
How often is INSTANT $2,000 data updated on ScratchCheck?
INSTANT $2,000 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.