Merry Money
State: Georgia
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 10:57AM EDT
Image Credit: Georgia State Lottery
Ticket Price: $5
Starting Odds: 1 in 3.44
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 325.8
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 1,686,656.08
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 1,686,656.08
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 1,686,656.08 (29.16%)
Total $300,000 Prizes Remaining: 1 out of 4
Total $600 Prizes Remaining: 67 out of 244
Total $500 Prizes Remaining: 95 out of 331
About "Merry Money" Scratch-Off Game in Georgia
The "Merry Money" scratch-off game is one of the lottery options available in Georgia. The price of a ticket is $5.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 3.44.
The odds of winning at least $100 in Merry Money are 1 in 325.8.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 1,686,656.08.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 1,686,656.08.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 10:57AM EDT, approximately 29.16% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in Georgia's Merry Money scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5 | 578,835 | 176,409 | 1 in 9.99 | 1 in 9.56 | 4.33% |
| $8 | 410,515 | 124,020 | 1 in 14.09 | 1 in 13.6 | 3.49% |
| $10 | 289,511 | 80,124 | 1 in 19.98 | 1 in 21.05 | -5.35% |
| $15 | 96,533 | 26,861 | 1 in 59.92 | 1 in 62.79 | -4.78% |
| $20 | 168,982 | 46,054 | 1 in 34.23 | 1 in 36.62 | -6.98% |
| $25 | 62,304 | 16,769 | 1 in 92.85 | 1 in 100.58 | -8.33% |
| $30 | 30,445 | 8,162 | 1 in 190.01 | 1 in 206.65 | -8.76% |
| $50 | 25,589 | 6,731 | 1 in 226.06 | 1 in 250.58 | -10.85% |
| $100 | 16,896 | 4,661 | 1 in 342.37 | 1 in 361.87 | -5.69% |
| $200 | 1,420 | 353 | 1 in 4,073.76 | 1 in 4,778.06 | -17.29% |
| $500 | 331 | 95 | 1 in 17,476.54 | 1 in 17,754.27 | -1.59% |
| $600 | 244 | 67 | 1 in 23,707.93 | 1 in 25,173.97 | -6.18% |
| $300,000 | 4 | 1 | 1 in 1,446,183.74 | 1 in 1,686,656.08 | -16.63% |
How Are the Odds Calculated for Georgia Scratch-Off Games?
The odds and statistics for Georgia'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 Georgia's scratch-off games. Here's how each metric is determined:
- Starting Odds: These are the official odds provided by the Georgia 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 Georgia 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 Georgia scratch-off games are sourced directly fromThe Official Georgia Lottery website.