MYSTERY PRIZE CROSSWORD is a $30 scratch-off lottery ticket from the Wisconsin Lottery. It has overall odds of 1 in 3.10, meaning roughly 1 in every 3 tickets wins a prize. The expected value is $0.74 per $1 spent, which is an average return compared to other scratch-offs. The top prize is $500,000. Most prizes are still available (100% remaining). ScratchCheck rates this ticket 98/100 (Excellent) based on expected value, prize quality, win frequency, and inventory health.
Overall Odds
1 in 3.10
Exp. Value
$0.74
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$500,000
Top Prizes Left
2
Prizes Remaining
100%
ValueScore™
98 / 100
Excellent
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.74↑
EXCELLENT
One of the best-value scratch-offs we track right now. The numbers rarely line up this well.
Why
↑The larger prizes are well stocked, with plenty of top and mid-tier winners still out there.
- Healthy inventory: a large share of this game's prizes are still unclaimed.
- You win something fairly often here, about 32% per ticket (1 in 3.10).
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $500,000 | 1 in 230,000 | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| $25,000 | 1 in 230,000 | 2 | Not reported | - |
| $1,000 | 1 in 46,000 | 10 | Not reported | - |
| $500 | 1 in 9,584 | 48 | Not reported | - |
| $250 | 1 in 84 | 5,520 | Not reported | - |
| $150 | 1 in 22 | 21,022 | Not reported | - |
| $100 | 1 in 66 | 7,008 | Not reported | - |
| $50 | 1 in 19 | 25,438 | Not reported | - |
| $30 | 1 in 5 | 92,000 | Not reported | - |
“Not reported” = the lottery publishes remaining-prize counts for its top prizes only.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
98
VALUESCORE
Excellent
98
out of 100
Expected Value
Prize Quality
Win Frequency
Inventory Health
Updated: 7/19/2026
Game Details
- State
- Wisconsin
- Game Number
- 2782
- Ticket Price
- $30
- Start Date
- 7/10/2026
- Payout %
- 74.3%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 7/19/2026
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$30.00 per ticket · 1 in 3.10 overall odds
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the MYSTERY PRIZE CROSSWORD scratch-off a good buy?
Yes. MYSTERY PRIZE CROSSWORD is an excellent buy with a ValueScore of 98/100. It ranks among the top scratch-offs available and scores highly on expected value, prize quality, win frequency, and inventory health, meaning more prizes are still available relative to how long the game has been on sale.
How much does MYSTERY PRIZE CROSSWORD cost?
MYSTERY PRIZE CROSSWORD costs $30 per ticket in Wisconsin. All ScratchCheck figures for this game (expected value, ValueScore, and top prize analysis) are calculated against this $30 ticket price.
What are the odds of winning the MYSTERY PRIZE CROSSWORD scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with MYSTERY PRIZE CROSSWORD are 1 in 3.10. This means roughly 1 in every 3 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for MYSTERY PRIZE CROSSWORD?
The top prize for MYSTERY PRIZE CROSSWORD is $500,000. As of our latest update, 2 top prizes remain unclaimed.
What are the prizes for MYSTERY PRIZE CROSSWORD?
MYSTERY PRIZE CROSSWORD offers 9 distinct prize levels: $500,000 (2 total), $25,000 (2 total), $1,000 (10 total), $500 (48 total), $250 (5,520 total), $150 (21,022 total), $100 (7,008 total), $50 (25,438 total), and $30 (92,000 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 MYSTERY PRIZE CROSSWORD?
Based on our latest data, 100% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 2 out of 2 total). The game is early in its run, with most prizes still on the market.
How is MYSTERY PRIZE CROSSWORD rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates MYSTERY PRIZE CROSSWORD at 98 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 MYSTERY PRIZE CROSSWORD released?
MYSTERY PRIZE CROSSWORD was released by the Wisconsin Lottery on July 10, 2026. This is a newly released game, so the full prize pool is effectively intact.
How often is MYSTERY PRIZE CROSSWORD data updated on ScratchCheck?
MYSTERY PRIZE CROSSWORD 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.