PAY ME $1,000 is a $10 scratch-off lottery ticket from the Wisconsin Lottery. It has overall odds of 1 in 4.70, meaning roughly 1 in every 5 tickets wins a prize. The expected value is $0.69 per $1 spent, which is an average return compared to other scratch-offs. The top prize is $1,000. Most prizes are still available (88% remaining). ScratchCheck rates this ticket 68/100 (Good) based on expected value, prize quality, win frequency, and inventory health.
Overall Odds
1 in 4.70
Exp. Value
$0.69
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$1,000
Top Prizes Left
4452
Prizes Remaining
88%
ValueScore™
68 / 100
Good
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.69↑
ABOVE AVERAGE
Strong overall value, among the better games we track right now.
Why
↑Healthy inventory: a large share of this game's prizes are still unclaimed.
- The larger prizes are well stocked, with plenty of top and mid-tier winners still out there.
- Expected value of $0.69 per $1 is about average, a typical return for a ticket at this price.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | 1 in 347 | 5,042 | 4,452 | 88% |
| $100 | 1 in 447 | 3,766 | Not reported | - |
| $50 | 1 in 29 | 57,988 | Not reported | - |
| $20 | 1 in 25 | 70,000 | Not reported | - |
| $10 | 1 in 8 | 224,000 | Not reported | - |
“Not reported” = the lottery publishes remaining-prize counts for its top prizes only.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
68
VALUESCORE
Good
68
out of 100
Expected Value
Prize Quality
Win Frequency
Inventory Health
Updated: 7/19/2026
Game Details
- State
- Wisconsin
- Game Number
- 2745
- Ticket Price
- $10
- Start Date
- 5/22/2026
- Payout %
- 68.8%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 7/19/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the PAY ME $1,000 scratch-off a good buy?
PAY ME $1,000 is a solid choice. Its ValueScore of 68/100 is above average, indicating good expected value and a healthy prize pool. It performs better than most $10 tickets in Wisconsin.
How much does PAY ME $1,000 cost?
PAY ME $1,000 costs $10 per ticket in Wisconsin. All ScratchCheck figures for this game (expected value, ValueScore, and top prize analysis) are calculated against this $10 ticket price.
What are the odds of winning the PAY ME $1,000 scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with PAY ME $1,000 are 1 in 4.70. This means roughly 1 in every 5 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for PAY ME $1,000?
The top prize for PAY ME $1,000 is $1,000. As of our latest update, 4452 top prizes remain unclaimed.
What are the prizes for PAY ME $1,000?
PAY ME $1,000 offers 5 distinct prize levels: $1,000 (5,042 total), $100 (3,766 total), $50 (57,988 total), $20 (70,000 total), and $10 (224,000 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 PAY ME $1,000?
Based on our latest data, 88% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 4,452 out of 5,042 total). The game is early in its run, with most prizes still on the market.
How is PAY ME $1,000 rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates PAY ME $1,000 at 68 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 PAY ME $1,000 released?
PAY ME $1,000 was released by the Wisconsin Lottery on May 22, 2026. It has been on sale for about 2 months.
How often is PAY ME $1,000 data updated on ScratchCheck?
PAY ME $1,000 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.