At $5 a ticket, WHOLE LOTTA $500S comes from the Wisconsin Lottery. Its published overall odds are 1 in 4.00. Its current expected value works out to $0.63 on the dollar, a below-average return. The top prize is $500. 1% of the total prize pool is still unclaimed, so most prizes have already been claimed. Its ValueScore is 19/100 (Poor). Against the rest of the state it is 56th out of 67 Wisconsin scratch-offs. At its own price point it is 14th of the 14 active $5 games in Wisconsin.
Overall Odds
1 in 4.00
Exp. Value
$0.63
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$500
Top Prizes Left
22
Prizes Remaining
1%
ValueScore™
19 / 100
Poor
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.63↓
POOR VALUE
It is 14th of the 14 active $5 games in Wisconsin, so most $5 alternatives will serve you better.
Why
↓Weak prize quality: relatively few of the bigger top and mid-tier prizes are still unclaimed.
- At 1 in 4.00, winning tickets turn up less often than usual.
- The return of $0.63 per dollar runs below what similar tickets pay.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $500 | 1 in 452 | 2,770 | 22 | 1% |
| $100 | 1 in 20,000 | 60 | Not reported | - |
| $50 | 1 in 4,286 | 280 | Not reported | - |
| $25 | 1 in 34 | 36,000 | Not reported | - |
| $10 | 1 in 21 | 60,000 | Not reported | - |
| $5 | 1 in 6 | 204,000 | Not reported | - |
“Not reported” = the lottery publishes remaining-prize counts for its top prizes only.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
19
VALUESCORE
Poor
19
out of 100
Expected Value
19/40
Prize Quality
0/25
Win Frequency
5/20
Inventory Health
0/15
Updated: 9/4/2026
Game Details
- State
- Wisconsin
- Game Number
- 2756
- Ticket Price
- $5
- Start Date
- 3/20/2026
- Payout %
- 63.4%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 9/4/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the WHOLE LOTTA $500S scratch-off a good buy?
WHOLE LOTTA $500S has a ValueScore of 19/100, 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 WHOLE LOTTA $500S cost?
WHOLE LOTTA $500S costs $5 per ticket in Wisconsin. All ScratchCheck figures for this game (expected value, ValueScore, and top prize analysis) are calculated against this $5 ticket price.
What are the odds of winning the WHOLE LOTTA $500S scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with WHOLE LOTTA $500S 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 WHOLE LOTTA $500S?
The top prize for WHOLE LOTTA $500S is $500. As of our latest update, 22 top prizes remain unclaimed.
What are the prizes for WHOLE LOTTA $500S?
WHOLE LOTTA $500S offers 6 distinct prize levels: $500 (2,770 total), $100 (60 total), $50 (280 total), $25 (36,000 total), $10 (60,000 total), and $5 (204,000 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 WHOLE LOTTA $500S?
Based on our latest data, 1% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 22 out of 2,770 total). The vast majority of prizes have been claimed. This game is close to being retired.
How is WHOLE LOTTA $500S rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates WHOLE LOTTA $500S at 19 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 WHOLE LOTTA $500S released?
WHOLE LOTTA $500S was released by the Wisconsin Lottery on March 20, 2026. It has been on sale for about 6 months.
How often is WHOLE LOTTA $500S data updated on ScratchCheck?
WHOLE LOTTA $500S 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.