WHOLE LOTTA $500S is a $5 scratch-off lottery ticket from the Wisconsin Lottery. It has overall odds of 1 in 4.00, meaning roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize. The expected value is $0.63 per $1 spent, which is a below-average return compared to other scratch-offs. The top prize is $500. Most prizes have already been claimed (2% remaining). ScratchCheck rates this ticket 26/100 (Below Avg) based on expected value, prize quality, win frequency, and inventory health.
Overall Odds
1 in 4.00
Exp. Value
$0.63
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$500
Top Prizes Left
54
Prizes Remaining
2%
ValueScore™
26 / 100
Below Avg
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.63↓
BELOW AVERAGE
Weaker overall value. There are likely better options at this price.
Why
↓Prize quality is thin, with the bigger winners mostly gone.
- Wins are infrequent: about a 25% chance to win something per ticket (1 in 4.00), lower than most games.
- At $0.63 returned per $1, this game pays back less than most scratch-offs.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $500 | 1 in 452 | 2,770 | 54 | 2% |
| $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
26
VALUESCORE
Below Avg
26
out of 100
Expected Value
Prize Quality
Win Frequency
Inventory Health
Updated: 7/19/2026
Game Details
- State
- Wisconsin
- Game Number
- 2756
- Ticket Price
- $5
- Start Date
- 3/20/2026
- Payout %
- 63.4%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 7/19/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the WHOLE LOTTA $500S scratch-off a good buy?
WHOLE LOTTA $500S scores 26/100 on ValueScore, which is below average. The expected value, prize pool, or inventory health is weaker than most other tickets at this price. There are likely better options in Wisconsin at the $5 price point.
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, 54 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, 2% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 54 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 26 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 4 months.
How often is WHOLE LOTTA $500S data updated on ScratchCheck?
WHOLE LOTTA $500S 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.