Mega Bucks
Image Credit: Connecticut State Lottery
Ticket Price: $5
Starting Odds: 1 in 3.89
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 311.11
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 29,200.11
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: N/A
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 817,603 (54.24%)
Total $50,000 Prizes Remaining: 0 out of 3
Total $5,000 Prizes Remaining: 9 out of 15
Total $1,000 Prizes Remaining: 19 out of 30
About "Mega Bucks" Scratch Game in Connecticut
The "Mega Bucks" scratch game is one of the lottery options available in Connecticut. The price of a ticket is $5.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 3.89.
The odds of winning at least $100 in Mega Bucks are 1 in 311.11.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 29,200.11.
As of the last update on 11/03/2025 at 07:20AM EST, approximately 54.24% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in Connecticut's Mega Bucks scratch game.
Prize Chart for "Mega Bucks"
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5 | 150,769 | 82,845 | 1 in 10 | 1 in 9.87 | 1.28% |
| $10 | 161,277 | 86,947 | 1 in 9.35 | 1 in 9.4 | -0.61% |
| $20 | 33,167 | 18,087 | 1 in 45.45 | 1 in 45.2 | 0.53% |
| $25 | 22,599 | 11,969 | 1 in 66.7 | 1 in 68.31 | -2.42% |
| $50 | 15,073 | 7,986 | 1 in 100 | 1 in 102.38 | -2.38% |
| $100 | 4,597 | 2,483 | 1 in 327.89 | 1 in 329.28 | -0.42% |
| $200 | 169 | 84 | 1 in 8,918.93 | 1 in 9,733.37 | -9.13% |
| $500 | 63 | 33 | 1 in 23,925.4 | 1 in 24,775.85 | -3.55% |
| $1,000 | 30 | 19 | 1 in 50,243.33 | 1 in 43,031.74 | 14.35% |
| $5,000 | 15 | 9 | 1 in 100,486.67 | 1 in 90,844.78 | 9.6% |
| $50,000 | 3 | 0 | 1 in 502,433.33 | — | 0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scratch game price of "Mega Bucks"?
Each ticket costs $5, giving you a chance to win prizes ranging from small amounts to the top jackpot.
What is the jackpot or highest prize you can win playing "Mega Bucks"?
The grand prize you can win playing "Mega Bucks" is $50,000.
What is the smallest prize you can win playing "Mega Bucks"?
The smallest prize for "Mega Bucks" is $5.
What were the original odds of winning any prize?
The starting odds of winning any prize are approximately 1 in 1 in 3.89.
How are the odds calculated for Connecticut scratch games?
The odds and statistics for Connecticut's scratch games are based on official lottery data processed through statistical models. This is to help players understand their chances of winning in Connecticut's scratch games.
- Starting Odds: These are the official odds provided by the Connecticut lottery at the scratch 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 games and half of the top prizes have been claimed, it is estimated that about 50% of the scratch games 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 Connecticut scratch 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 game 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.
Where does Scratch-Off Hub get information on Connecticut lottery scratch games, odds, prizes remaining, and tickets remaining?
Games, prizes, and odds for Connecticut scratch games are sourced directly from The Official Connecticut Lottery Website.
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