Mega Bucks
State: Arkansas
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 10:40AM EDT
Image Credit: Arkansas State Lottery
Ticket Price: $5
Expected Value (EV): -$1.40
Starting Odds: 1 in 3.78
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 659.31
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 71,996.9
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 359,984.52
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 359,984.52 (22.67%)
Total 100,000.00 Prizes Remaining: 1 out of 3
Total 5,000.00 Prizes Remaining: 1 out of 2
Total 1,000.00 Prizes Remaining: 3 out of 11
About "Mega Bucks" Scratch-Off Game in Arkansas
The "Mega Bucks" scratch-off game is one of the lottery options available in Arkansas. The price of a ticket is $5.
The Expected Value (EV) of a ticket in Mega Bucks is -$1.40, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 3.78.
The odds of winning at least $100 in Mega Bucks are 1 in 659.31.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 71,996.9.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 359,984.52.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 10:40AM EDT, approximately 22.67% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in Arkansas's Mega Bucks scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.00 | 132,392 | 31,415 | 1 in 11.99 | 1 in 11.46 | 4.45% |
| 10.00 | 195,974 | 44,029 | 1 in 8.1 | 1 in 8.18 | -0.92% |
| 15.00 | 31,704 | 6,942 | 1 in 50.08 | 1 in 51.86 | -3.54% |
| 20.00 | 26,440 | 5,761 | 1 in 60.05 | 1 in 62.49 | -4.05% |
| 25.00 | 2,507 | 512 | 1 in 633.33 | 1 in 703.09 | -11.01% |
| 40.00 | 6,614 | 1,425 | 1 in 240.06 | 1 in 252.62 | -5.23% |
| 50.00 | 21,318 | 4,512 | 1 in 74.48 | 1 in 79.78 | -7.12% |
| 75.00 | 451 | 92 | 1 in 3,520.55 | 1 in 3,912.88 | -11.14% |
| 100.00 | 2,433 | 502 | 1 in 652.6 | 1 in 717.1 | -9.88% |
| 500.00 | 195 | 39 | 1 in 8,142.39 | 1 in 9,230.37 | -13.36% |
| 1,000.00 | 11 | 3 | 1 in 144,342.39 | 1 in 119,994.84 | 16.87% |
| 5,000.00 | 2 | 1 | 1 in 793,883.16 | 1 in 359,984.52 | 54.66% |
| 100,000.00 | 3 | 1 | 1 in 529,255.44 | 1 in 359,984.52 | 31.98% |
How Are the Odds Calculated for Arkansas Scratch-Off Games?
The odds and statistics for Arkansas's scratch-off games are based on official lottery data processed through statistical models. This is to help players understand their chances of winning in Arkansas's scratch-off games. Here's how each metric is determined:
- Starting Odds: These are the official odds provided by the Arkansas lottery at the scratch-off game's launch. They indicate the probability of winning any prize when all tickets are still in circulation.
- Estimated % Tickets Remaining: If not provided by the state, this is estimated based on the number of claimed prizes relative to the game's original prize structure. For example, if a game started with 1 million scratch-off tickets and half of the top prizes have been claimed, it is estimated that about 50% of the scratch-off tickets have been sold.
- Current Odds to Win $100/$1,000/$10,000 or More: These odds indicate the likelihood of winning higher-tier prizes in Arkansas scratch-off games. They are determined by summing the probabilities of all applicable prize amounts using the current odds.
- Current Odds to Win the Grand Prize: This metric shows the probability of winning the game's largest prize, adjusted for the estimated remaining tickets and current odds.
- Expected Value (EV): EV represents the average return of a single scratch-off ticket based on the current prizes remaining. It is calculated by multiplying each prize amount by its probability of winning (prizes remaining ÷ estimated tickets remaining), summing these values, and subtracting the ticket price. A positive EV indicates an expected profit per ticket, while a negative EV indicates an expected loss.
Games, prizes, and odds for Arkansas scratch-off games are sourced directly fromThe Official Arkansas Lottery website.