CELEBRATE 40 2X
Image Credit: West Virginia Lottery
26
VALUESCORE
Below Avg
CELEBRATE 40 2X is a $1 scratch-off lottery ticket from the West Virginia Lottery. It has overall odds of 1 in 4.94, meaning roughly 1 in every 5 tickets wins a prize. The expected value is $0.62 per $1 spent, which is a below-average return compared to other scratch-offs. The top prize is $5,000. About half the prizes remain (40% remaining). ScratchCheck rates this ticket 26/100 (Below Avg) based on expected value, prize quality, win frequency, and inventory health.
Overall Odds
1 in 4.94
Exp. Value
$0.62
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$5,000
Top Prizes Left
2
Prizes Remaining
40%
ValueScore™
26 / 100
Below Avg
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.62↓
BELOW AVERAGE
Weaker overall value. There are likely better options at this price.
Why
↓Expected value of $0.62 per $1 is below average. Less comes back per dollar than most games.
- A leaner 20% chance of winning per ticket (1 in 4.94), below most games.
- A reasonable chunk of the top and mid-tier prizes are still available, though not the majority.
Current Prize Odds
ScratchCheck estimate$5,000
2 of 4 left
launch odds 1 in 417K
now ~1 in 333K
$50
61 of 168 left
launch odds 1 in 9,931
now ~1 in 11K
$20
1,475 of 4,178 left
launch odds 1 in 399
now ~1 in 451
ScratchCheck estimate. Current odds are derived from the prizes still unclaimed and our estimate of tickets remaining, shown next to the lottery’s printed launch odds. Actual odds vary as tickets are sold and prizes claimed.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| $5,000 | 4 | 2 | 50% |
| $50 | 168 | 61 | 36% |
| $20 | 4,178 | 1,475 | 35% |
| $10 | 25,000 | 9,082 | 36% |
| $5 | 54,140 | 19,527 | 36% |
| $3 | 37,502 | 14,269 | 38% |
| $2 | 75,051 | 30,256 | 40% |
| $1 | 141,681 | 60,101 | 42% |
Prize Pool Analysis
Total Payout at Launch
$1,036,949
Current Prize Pool
$394,425
Payout Percentage
38.0%
Total Prizes Remaining
134,773
Ticket Statistics
Total Tickets Printed
1,668,357
Estimated Remaining
665,779
% Remaining
39.9%
Prize pool figures use advertised prize values. Tickets printed and remaining are estimated from overall odds and the share of prizes still unclaimed.
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
- West Virginia
- Game Number
- 1249
- Ticket Price
- $1
- Start Date
- 1/6/2026
- Payout %
- 62.2%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 7/19/2026
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$1.00 per ticket · 1 in 4.94 overall odds
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the CELEBRATE 40 2X scratch-off a good buy?
CELEBRATE 40 2X 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 West Virginia at the $1 price point.
How much does CELEBRATE 40 2X cost?
CELEBRATE 40 2X costs $1 per ticket in West Virginia. All ScratchCheck figures for this game (expected value, ValueScore, and top prize analysis) are calculated against this $1 ticket price.
What are the odds of winning the CELEBRATE 40 2X scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with CELEBRATE 40 2X are 1 in 4.94. This means roughly 1 in every 5 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for CELEBRATE 40 2X?
The top prize for CELEBRATE 40 2X is $5,000. As of our latest update, 2 top prizes remain unclaimed.
What are the prizes for CELEBRATE 40 2X?
CELEBRATE 40 2X offers 8 distinct prize levels: $5,000 (4 total), $50 (168 total), $20 (4,178 total), $10 (25,000 total), $5 (54,140 total), $3 (37,502 total), $2 (75,051 total), and $1 (141,681 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 CELEBRATE 40 2X?
Based on our latest data, 40% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 134,773 out of 337,724 total). Roughly half the prizes remain, which is typical for an active game.
How is CELEBRATE 40 2X rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates CELEBRATE 40 2X 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 CELEBRATE 40 2X released?
CELEBRATE 40 2X was released by the West Virginia Lottery on January 6, 2026. It has been on sale for roughly 6 months, so a meaningful portion of prizes has likely been claimed.
How often is CELEBRATE 40 2X data updated on ScratchCheck?
CELEBRATE 40 2X data comes directly from the official West Virginia Lottery and is refreshed daily, so the odds and remaining prize counts you see match the lottery's latest published figures.