MONEY MAKER
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34
VALUESCORE
Below Avg
MONEY MAKER is a $5 scratch-off lottery ticket from the West Virginia Lottery. It has overall odds of 1 in 4.24, meaning roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize. The expected value is $0.67 per $1 spent, which is an average return compared to other scratch-offs. The top prize is $25,000. About half the prizes remain (33% remaining). ScratchCheck rates this ticket 34/100 (Below Avg) based on expected value, prize quality, win frequency, and inventory health.
Overall Odds
1 in 4.24
Exp. Value
$0.67
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$25,000
Top Prizes Left
1
Prizes Remaining
33%
ValueScore™
34 / 100
Below Avg
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.67↓
BELOW AVERAGE
Weaker overall value. There are likely better options at this price.
Why
↓Expected value lands near the pack at $0.67 per $1 spent.
- Weak prize quality: relatively few of the bigger top and mid-tier prizes are still unclaimed.
- Win rate is typical, around 24% per ticket (1 in 4.24).
Current Prize Odds
ScratchCheck estimate$25,000
1 of 3 left
launch odds 1 in 308K
now ~1 in 304K
$500
19 of 58 left
launch odds 1 in 16K
now ~1 in 16K
$200
70 of 231 left
launch odds 1 in 3,996
now ~1 in 4,342
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $25,000 | 3 | 1 | 33% |
| $500 | 58 | 19 | 33% |
| $200 | 231 | 70 | 30% |
| $100 | 1,269 | 378 | 30% |
| $50 | 14,419 | 4,575 | 32% |
| $20 | 23,028 | 7,499 | 33% |
| $15 | 46,136 | 14,969 | 32% |
| $10 | 57,604 | 18,846 | 33% |
| $5 | 74,954 | 25,328 | 34% |
Prize Pool Analysis
Total Payout at Launch
$3,101,460
Current Prize Pool
$1,004,665
Payout Percentage
32.4%
Total Prizes Remaining
71,685
Ticket Statistics
Total Tickets Printed
923,056
Estimated Remaining
303,944
% Remaining
32.9%
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
34
VALUESCORE
Below Avg
34
out of 100
Expected Value
Prize Quality
Win Frequency
Inventory Health
Updated: 7/19/2026
Game Details
- State
- West Virginia
- Game Number
- 1212
- Ticket Price
- $5
- Start Date
- 11/29/2024
- Payout %
- 67.2%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 7/19/2026
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$5.00 per ticket · 1 in 4.24 overall odds
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the MONEY MAKER scratch-off a good buy?
MONEY MAKER 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 West Virginia at the $5 price point.
How much does MONEY MAKER cost?
MONEY MAKER costs $5 per ticket in West Virginia. 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 MONEY MAKER scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with MONEY MAKER are 1 in 4.24. This means roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for MONEY MAKER?
The top prize for MONEY MAKER is $25,000. As of our latest update, 1 top prize remains unclaimed.
What are the prizes for MONEY MAKER?
MONEY MAKER offers 9 distinct prize levels: $25,000 (3 total), $500 (58 total), $200 (231 total), $100 (1,269 total), $50 (14,419 total), $20 (23,028 total), $15 (46,136 total), $10 (57,604 total), and $5 (74,954 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 MONEY MAKER?
Based on our latest data, 33% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 71,685 out of 217,702 total). The game is winding down. A significant portion of prizes have already been claimed.
How is MONEY MAKER rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates MONEY MAKER 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 MONEY MAKER released?
MONEY MAKER was released by the West Virginia Lottery on November 29, 2024. It has been on sale for over a year, so checking the remaining prize counts is important before buying.
How often is MONEY MAKER data updated on ScratchCheck?
MONEY MAKER 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.