Mega Bucks
Image Credit: Arkansas State Lottery
Ticket Price: $5
Expected Value (EV): -$1.37
Starting Odds: 1 in 3.78
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 678.99
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 79,950.78
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 319,803.12
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 319,803.12 (20.14%)
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: 2 out of 11
About "Mega Bucks" Scratch-Off in Arkansas
The "Mega Bucks" scratch-off 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 -$1.37, 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 678.99.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 79,950.78.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 319,803.12.
As of the last update on 02/03/2026 at 08:13AM EST, approximately 20.14% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in Arkansas's Mega Bucks scratch-off.
Prize Chart for "Mega Bucks"
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.00 | 132,392 | 27,945 | 1 in 11.99 | 1 in 11.44 | 4.58% |
| 10.00 | 195,974 | 39,164 | 1 in 8.1 | 1 in 8.17 | -0.79% |
| 15.00 | 31,704 | 6,133 | 1 in 50.08 | 1 in 52.14 | -4.12% |
| 20.00 | 26,440 | 5,138 | 1 in 60.05 | 1 in 62.24 | -3.65% |
| 25.00 | 2,507 | 467 | 1 in 633.33 | 1 in 684.8 | -8.13% |
| 40.00 | 6,614 | 1,245 | 1 in 240.06 | 1 in 256.87 | -7% |
| 50.00 | 21,318 | 3,958 | 1 in 74.48 | 1 in 80.8 | -8.48% |
| 75.00 | 451 | 83 | 1 in 3,520.55 | 1 in 3,853.05 | -9.44% |
| 100.00 | 2,433 | 431 | 1 in 652.6 | 1 in 742 | -13.7% |
| 500.00 | 195 | 36 | 1 in 8,142.39 | 1 in 8,883.42 | -9.1% |
| 1,000.00 | 11 | 2 | 1 in 144,342.39 | 1 in 159,901.56 | -10.78% |
| 5,000.00 | 2 | 1 | 1 in 793,883.16 | 1 in 319,803.12 | 59.72% |
| 100,000.00 | 3 | 1 | 1 in 529,255.44 | 1 in 319,803.12 | 39.57% |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What Were the Original Odds of Winning Any Prize?
How Are the Odds Calculated for Arkansas Scratch-Offs?
- Starting Odds: Official odds at launch for winning any prize.
- Estimated % Tickets Remaining: Based on prizes claimed vs original prize structure.
- Current Odds to Win Higher Prizes: Likelihood of winning prizes like $100/$1,000/$10,000 using current odds.
- Current Odds to Win the Top Prize: Probability of winning the top prize adjusted for remaining tickets.
- Expected Value (EV): Average return per ticket based on prizes remaining.
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