WIN $500 costs $5 per ticket from the Wisconsin Lottery. The Wisconsin Lottery publishes overall odds of 1 in 4.00. Every $1 spent returns about $0.63 on average, a below-average showing by scratch-off standards. The top prize is $500. Across every tier, 21% of prizes are still out there: most prizes have already been claimed. ScratchCheck rates this ticket 34/100 (Below Avg). In our rankings it sits at #38 of the 67 active games we track in Wisconsin, and it is 9th out of 14 $5 tickets in Wisconsin.
Overall Odds
1 in 4.00
Exp. Value
$0.63
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$500
Top Prizes Left
694
Prizes Remaining
21%
ValueScore™
34 / 100
Below Avg
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.63↓
BELOW AVERAGE
The numbers work against it: #38 of the 67 active games we track in Wisconsin.
Why
↓A leaner 25% chance of winning per ticket (1 in 4.00), below most games.
- Late in this game's life: the remaining prize pool is small.
- 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 456 | 3,284 | 694 | 21% |
| $100 | 1 in 7,540 | 191 | Not reported | - |
| $50 | 1 in 3,288 | 438 | Not reported | - |
| $25 | 1 in 34 | 43,200 | Not reported | - |
| $10 | 1 in 21 | 72,000 | Not reported | - |
| $5 | 1 in 6 | 244,800 | Not reported | - |
“Not reported” = the lottery publishes remaining-prize counts for its top prizes only.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
34
VALUESCORE
Below Avg
34
out of 100
Expected Value
18/40
Prize Quality
17/25
Win Frequency
4/20
Inventory Health
4/15
Updated: 9/4/2026
Game Details
- State
- Wisconsin
- Game Number
- 2771
- Ticket Price
- $5
- Start Date
- 5/22/2026
- Payout %
- 63.4%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 9/4/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the WIN $500 scratch-off a good buy?
WIN $500 scores 34/100 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 WIN $500 cost?
WIN $500 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 WIN $500 scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with WIN $500 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 WIN $500?
The top prize for WIN $500 is $500. As of our latest update, 694 top prizes remain unclaimed.
What are the prizes for WIN $500?
WIN $500 offers 6 distinct prize levels: $500 (3,284 total), $100 (191 total), $50 (438 total), $25 (43,200 total), $10 (72,000 total), and $5 (244,800 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 WIN $500?
Based on our latest data, 21% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 694 out of 3,284 total). The game is winding down. A significant portion of prizes have already been claimed.
How is WIN $500 rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates WIN $500 at 34 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 WIN $500 released?
WIN $500 was released by the Wisconsin Lottery on May 22, 2026. It has been on sale for about 4 months.
How often is WIN $500 data updated on ScratchCheck?
WIN $500 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.