INSTANT JACKPOT is one of the Wisconsin Lottery's $5 scratch-off games. Published overall odds: 1 in 3.80. Dollar for dollar, it pays back around $0.63 per $1, a below-average return for a scratch-off. The top prize is $48,000. About half the prizes remain (33% remaining). On ScratchCheck's 0-100 ValueScore it earns a 36 (Below Avg). Today it stands at 34th out of 67 Wisconsin scratch-offs; among $5 tickets it is 8th of the 14 active $5 games in Wisconsin.
Overall Odds
1 in 3.80
Exp. Value
$0.63
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$48,000
Top Prizes Left
1
Prizes Remaining
33%
ValueScore™
36 / 100
Below Avg
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.63↓
BELOW AVERAGE
Weak value right now at #34 of the 67 active games we track in Wisconsin. Check the higher-ranked games in Wisconsin first.
Why
↓Weak prize quality: relatively few of the bigger top and mid-tier prizes are still unclaimed.
- Average win frequency: about a 26% chance to win something per ticket (1 in 3.80).
- Expected value of $0.63 per $1 is below average. Less comes back per dollar than most games.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $48,000 | 1 in 600,000 | 3 | 1 | 33% |
| $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
36
VALUESCORE
Below Avg
36
out of 100
Expected Value
20/40
Prize Quality
8/25
Win Frequency
9/20
Inventory Health
8/15
Updated: 9/4/2026
Game Details
- State
- Wisconsin
- Game Number
- 2736
- Ticket Price
- $5
- Start Date
- 2/13/2026
- Payout %
- 62.7%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 9/4/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the INSTANT JACKPOT scratch-off a good buy?
INSTANT JACKPOT scores 36/100 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 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, 1 top prize remains 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, 33% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 1 out of 3 total). The game is winding down. A significant portion of prizes have already been claimed.
How is INSTANT JACKPOT rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates INSTANT JACKPOT at 36 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 roughly 7 months, so a meaningful portion of prizes has likely been claimed.
How often is INSTANT JACKPOT data updated on ScratchCheck?
INSTANT JACKPOT 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.