PICKLEBALL BUCKS is a $2 scratch-off lottery ticket from the Wisconsin Lottery. The Wisconsin Lottery publishes overall odds of 1 in 3.90. Averaged across the remaining prize pool, each $1 buys about $0.60 in expected winnings, a below-average result. The top prize is $5,000. By our count most prizes are still available, with 100% of all prizes unclaimed. ScratchCheck rates this ticket 40/100 (Fair). In our rankings it sits at #28 of the 67 active games we track in Wisconsin, and it is the top-ranked $2 ticket in Wisconsin right now.
Overall Odds
1 in 3.90
Exp. Value
$0.60
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$5,000
Top Prizes Left
3
Prizes Remaining
100%
ValueScore™
40 / 100
Fair
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.60↓
BELOW AVERAGE
Weak value right now at #28 of the 67 active games we track in Wisconsin. Check the higher-ranked games in Wisconsin first.
Why
↓At $0.60 returned per $1, this game pays back less than most scratch-offs.
- Prizes hit less often here, roughly 26% per ticket (1 in 3.90).
- Strong prize quality: a healthy share of the bigger top and mid-tier prizes are still unclaimed.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5,000 | 1 in 480,000 | 3 | 3 | 100% |
| $500 | 1 in 320,000 | 3 | Not reported | - |
| $100 | 1 in 73,847 | 13 | Not reported | - |
| $50 | 1 in 1,072 | 896 | Not reported | - |
| $32 | 1 in 200 | 4,800 | Not reported | - |
| $16 | 1 in 86 | 11,200 | Not reported | - |
| $8 | 1 in 31 | 32,000 | Not reported | - |
| $4 | 1 in 14 | 73,600 | Not reported | - |
| $2 | 1 in 8 | 124,800 | Not reported | - |
“Not reported” = the lottery publishes remaining-prize counts for its top prizes only.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
40
VALUESCORE
Fair
40
out of 100
Expected Value
5/40
Prize Quality
25/25
Win Frequency
5/20
Inventory Health
15/15
Updated: 9/4/2026
Game Details
- State
- Wisconsin
- Game Number
- 2793
- Ticket Price
- $2
- Start Date
- 8/21/2026
- Payout %
- 60.0%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 9/4/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the PICKLEBALL BUCKS scratch-off a good buy?
PICKLEBALL BUCKS is a middling ticket with a ValueScore of 40/100. 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 PICKLEBALL BUCKS cost?
PICKLEBALL BUCKS 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 PICKLEBALL BUCKS scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with PICKLEBALL BUCKS are 1 in 3.90. This means roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for PICKLEBALL BUCKS?
The top prize for PICKLEBALL BUCKS is $5,000. As of our latest update, 3 top prizes remain unclaimed.
What are the prizes for PICKLEBALL BUCKS?
PICKLEBALL BUCKS offers 9 distinct prize levels: $5,000 (3 total), $500 (3 total), $100 (13 total), $50 (896 total), $32 (4,800 total), $16 (11,200 total), $8 (32,000 total), $4 (73,600 total), and $2 (124,800 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 PICKLEBALL BUCKS?
Based on our latest data, 100% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 3 out of 3 total). The game is early in its run, with most prizes still on the market.
How is PICKLEBALL BUCKS rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates PICKLEBALL BUCKS at 40 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 PICKLEBALL BUCKS released?
PICKLEBALL BUCKS was released by the Wisconsin Lottery on August 21, 2026. This is a newly released game, so the full prize pool is effectively intact.
How often is PICKLEBALL BUCKS data updated on ScratchCheck?
PICKLEBALL BUCKS 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.