MAGIC 8 BALL™ is a $2 scratch-off lottery ticket from the Wisconsin Lottery. It has overall odds of 1 in 4.00, meaning roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize. The expected value is $0.60 per $1 spent, which is a below-average return compared to other scratch-offs. The top prize is $8,000. Most prizes have already been claimed (0% remaining). ScratchCheck rates this ticket 13/100 (Poor) based on expected value, prize quality, win frequency, and inventory health.
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™
13 / 100
Poor
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.60↓
POOR VALUE
Low overall value right now. A different game will likely give you more.
Why
↓At $0.60 returned per $1, this game pays back less than most scratch-offs.
- Wins are infrequent: about a 25% chance to win something per ticket (1 in 4.00), lower than most games.
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
13
VALUESCORE
Poor
13
out of 100
Expected Value
Prize Quality
Win Frequency
Inventory Health
Updated: 7/19/2026
Game Details
- State
- Wisconsin
- Game Number
- 2699
- Ticket Price
- $2
- Start Date
- 1/2/2026
- Payout %
- 59.7%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 7/19/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the MAGIC 8 BALL™ scratch-off a good buy?
MAGIC 8 BALL™ has a ValueScore of 13/100, 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 13 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 7 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 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.