INSTANT $2,000 costs $20 per ticket from the Wisconsin Lottery. The Wisconsin Lottery publishes overall odds of 1 in 4.80. Every $1 spent returns about $0.73 on average, an average showing by scratch-off standards. The top prize is $2,000. Across every tier, 3% of prizes are still out there: most prizes have already been claimed. ScratchCheck rates this ticket 30/100 (Below Avg). In our rankings it sits at #42 of the 67 active games we track in Wisconsin, and it is 8th out of 9 $20 tickets in Wisconsin.
Overall Odds
1 in 4.80
Exp. Value
$0.73
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$2,000
Top Prizes Left
66
Prizes Remaining
3%
ValueScore™
30 / 100
Below Avg
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.73↓
BELOW AVERAGE
It is 8th of the 9 active $20 games in Wisconsin, so most $20 alternatives will serve you better.
Why
↓Weak prize quality: relatively few of the bigger top and mid-tier prizes are still unclaimed.
- At 1 in 4.80, winning tickets turn up less often than usual.
- At $0.73 back per $1, the return here is middle-of-the-road for this price point.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2,000 | 1 in 250 | 1,978 | 66 | 3% |
| $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
30
VALUESCORE
Below Avg
30
out of 100
Expected Value
36/40
Prize Quality
1/25
Win Frequency
1/20
Inventory Health
0/15
Updated: 9/4/2026
Game Details
- State
- Wisconsin
- Game Number
- 2690
- Ticket Price
- $20
- Start Date
- 9/12/2025
- Payout %
- 73.3%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 9/4/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the INSTANT $2,000 scratch-off a good buy?
INSTANT $2,000 scores 30/100 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, 66 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, 3% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 66 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 30 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 12 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 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.