At $2 a ticket, MAGIC 8 BALL™ comes from the Wisconsin Lottery. Published overall odds: 1 in 4.00. Its current expected value works out to $0.60 on the dollar, a below-average return. The top prize is $8,000. By our count most prizes have already been claimed, with 0% of all prizes unclaimed. On ScratchCheck's 0-100 ValueScore it earns a 10 (Poor). Today it stands at 62nd out of 67 Wisconsin scratch-offs; among $2 tickets it is 9th of the 9 active $2 games in Wisconsin.
Overall Odds
1 in 4.00
Exp. Value
$0.60
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$8,000
Top Prizes Left
0
Prizes Remaining
0%
ValueScore™
10 / 100
Poor
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.60↓
POOR VALUE
Weak value right now at #62 of the 67 active games we track in Wisconsin. Check the higher-ranked games in Wisconsin first.
Why
↓Softer expected value here: only $0.60 of each $1 comes back as prizes.
- Prizes hit less often here, roughly 25% per ticket (1 in 4.00).
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $8,000 | 1 in 600,000 | 3 | 0 | Claimed |
| $5,000 | 1 in 400,000 | 3 | Not reported | - |
| $1,000 | 1 in 240,000 | 5 | Not reported | - |
| $500 | 1 in 120,000 | 10 | Not reported | - |
| $100 | 1 in 16,000 | 75 | Not reported | - |
| $50 | 1 in 1,600 | 750 | Not reported | - |
| $20 | 1 in 46 | 26,100 | Not reported | - |
| $10 | 1 in 67 | 18,000 | Not reported | - |
| $5 | 1 in 76 | 16,000 | Not reported | - |
| $4 | 1 in 18 | 70,000 | Not reported | - |
| $2 | 1 in 8 | 170,000 | Not reported | - |
“Not reported” = the lottery publishes remaining-prize counts for its top prizes only.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
10
VALUESCORE
Poor
10
out of 100
Expected Value
8/40
Prize Quality
0/25
Win Frequency
5/20
Inventory Health
0/15
Updated: 9/4/2026
Game Details
- State
- Wisconsin
- Game Number
- 2699
- Ticket Price
- $2
- Start Date
- 1/2/2026
- Payout %
- 59.7%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 9/4/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the MAGIC 8 BALL™ scratch-off a good buy?
MAGIC 8 BALL™ has a ValueScore of 10/100, which is among the lowest-rated tickets in Wisconsin. The combination of poor expected value, limited prizes, or heavily depleted inventory makes it a poor choice compared to alternatives. Check other games before buying.
How much does MAGIC 8 BALL™ cost?
MAGIC 8 BALL™ costs $2 per ticket in Wisconsin. All ScratchCheck figures for this game (expected value, ValueScore, and top prize analysis) are calculated against this $2 ticket price.
What are the odds of winning the MAGIC 8 BALL™ scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with MAGIC 8 BALL™ are 1 in 4.00. This means roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for MAGIC 8 BALL™?
The top prize for MAGIC 8 BALL™ is $8,000. 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 MAGIC 8 BALL™?
MAGIC 8 BALL™ offers 11 distinct prize levels: $8,000 (3 total), $5,000 (3 total), $1,000 (5 total), $500 (10 total), $100 (75 total), $50 (750 total), $20 (26,100 total), $10 (18,000 total), $5 (16,000 total), $4 (70,000 total), and $2 (170,000 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 MAGIC 8 BALL™?
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 MAGIC 8 BALL™ rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates MAGIC 8 BALL™ at 10 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 MAGIC 8 BALL™ released?
MAGIC 8 BALL™ was released by the Wisconsin Lottery on January 2, 2026. It has been on sale for roughly 8 months, so a meaningful portion of prizes has likely been claimed.
How often is MAGIC 8 BALL™ data updated on ScratchCheck?
MAGIC 8 BALL™ 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.