PAY ME $1,000 is one of the Wisconsin Lottery's $10 scratch-off games. Its published overall odds are 1 in 4.70. Dollar for dollar, it pays back around $0.69 per $1, an average return for a scratch-off. The top prize is $1,000. Most prizes are still available (76% remaining). Its ValueScore is 52/100 (Fair). Against the rest of the state it is 11th of 67 active Wisconsin games. At its own price point it is 3rd among the 14 $10 games Wisconsin sells.
Overall Odds
1 in 4.70
Exp. Value
$0.69
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$1,000
Top Prizes Left
3,808
Prizes Remaining
76%
ValueScore™
52 / 100
Fair
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.69→
AVERAGE
A typical $10 ticket, ranked #11 of 67 in Wisconsin, better than about 85% of the state's games.
Why
→A leaner 21% chance of winning per ticket (1 in 4.70), below most games.
- Expected value of $0.69 per $1 is about average, a typical return for a ticket at this price.
- The larger prizes are well stocked, with plenty of top and mid-tier winners still out there.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | 1 in 347 | 5,042 | 3,808 | 76% |
| $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
52
VALUESCORE
Fair
52
out of 100
Expected Value
30/40
Prize Quality
19/25
Win Frequency
2/20
Inventory Health
15/15
Updated: 9/4/2026
Game Details
- State
- Wisconsin
- Game Number
- 2745
- Ticket Price
- $10
- Start Date
- 5/22/2026
- Payout %
- 68.8%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 9/4/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the PAY ME $1,000 scratch-off a good buy?
PAY ME $1,000 is a middling ticket with a ValueScore of 52/100. It is roughly average compared to other scratch-offs in Wisconsin. If you are looking for the best value at this price point, check the Wisconsin rankings page for higher-rated alternatives.
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, 3,808 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, 76% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 3,808 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 52 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 4 months.
How often is PAY ME $1,000 data updated on ScratchCheck?
PAY ME $1,000 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.