INSTANT JACKPOT is a $5 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 $0.63 per $1 spent, which is a below-average return compared to other scratch-offs. The top prize is $48,000. Most prizes are still available (67% remaining). ScratchCheck rates this ticket 58/100 (Fair) based on expected value, prize quality, win frequency, and inventory health.
Overall Odds
1 in 3.80
Exp. Value
$0.63
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$48,000
Top Prizes Left
2
Prizes Remaining
67%
ValueScore™
58 / 100
Fair
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.63→
AVERAGE
Middle-of-the-pack value for a ticket at this price point.
Why
→About a 26% chance of a prize on each ticket (1 in 3.80), in line with most games.
- Expected value of $0.63 per $1 is below average. Less comes back per dollar than most games.
- The larger prizes are well stocked, with plenty of top and mid-tier winners still out there.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $48,000 | 1 in 600,000 | 3 | 2 | 67% |
| $5,000 | 1 in 400,000 | 3 | Not reported | - |
| $1,000 | 1 in 200,000 | 6 | Not reported | - |
| $500 | 1 in 24,000 | 50 | Not reported | - |
| $100 | 1 in 573 | 2,095 | Not reported | - |
| $50 | 1 in 69 | 17,570 | Not reported | - |
| $25 | 1 in 34 | 36,000 | Not reported | - |
| $10 | 1 in 15 | 84,000 | Not reported | - |
| $5 | 1 in 7 | 180,000 | Not reported | - |
“Not reported” = the lottery publishes remaining-prize counts for its top prizes only.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
58
VALUESCORE
Fair
58
out of 100
Expected Value
Prize Quality
Win Frequency
Inventory Health
Updated: 7/19/2026
Game Details
- State
- Wisconsin
- Game Number
- 2736
- Ticket Price
- $5
- Start Date
- 2/13/2026
- Payout %
- 62.7%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 7/19/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the INSTANT JACKPOT scratch-off a good buy?
INSTANT JACKPOT is a middling ticket with a ValueScore of 58/100. 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 INSTANT JACKPOT cost?
INSTANT JACKPOT 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 INSTANT JACKPOT scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with INSTANT JACKPOT 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 INSTANT JACKPOT?
The top prize for INSTANT JACKPOT is $48,000. As of our latest update, 2 top prizes remain unclaimed.
What are the prizes for INSTANT JACKPOT?
INSTANT JACKPOT offers 9 distinct prize levels: $48,000 (3 total), $5,000 (3 total), $1,000 (6 total), $500 (50 total), $100 (2,095 total), $50 (17,570 total), $25 (36,000 total), $10 (84,000 total), and $5 (180,000 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 JACKPOT?
Based on our latest data, 67% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 2 out of 3 total). Roughly half the prizes remain, which is typical for an active game.
How is INSTANT JACKPOT rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates INSTANT JACKPOT at 58 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 JACKPOT released?
INSTANT JACKPOT was released by the Wisconsin Lottery on February 13, 2026. It has been on sale for about 5 months.
How often is INSTANT JACKPOT data updated on ScratchCheck?
INSTANT JACKPOT 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.