$1,000,000 MERRY & BRIGHT
State: Massachusetts
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 11:22AM EDT
Image Credit: Massachusetts State Lottery
Ticket Price: $5
Expected Value (EV): -$2.03
Starting Odds: 1 in 4.15
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 213.03
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 10,176.62
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: N/A
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 620,773.6 (7.7%)
Total $1,000,000 Prizes Remaining: 0 out of 3
Total $5,000 Prizes Remaining: 9 out of 112
Total $1,000 Prizes Remaining: 52 out of 840
About "$1,000,000 MERRY & BRIGHT" Scratch-Off Game in Massachusetts
The "$1,000,000 MERRY & BRIGHT" scratch-off game is one of the lottery options available in Massachusetts. The price of a ticket is $5.
The Expected Value (EV) of a ticket in $1,000,000 MERRY & BRIGHT is -$2.03, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 4.15.
The odds of winning at least $100 in $1,000,000 MERRY & BRIGHT are 1 in 213.03.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 10,176.62.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 11:22AM EDT, approximately 7.7% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in Massachusetts's $1,000,000 MERRY & BRIGHT scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5 | 806,400 | 73,890 | 1 in 9.99 | 1 in 8.4 | 15.94% |
| $10 | 698,880 | 50,450 | 1 in 11.53 | 1 in 12.3 | -6.7% |
| $15 | 53,760 | 3,487 | 1 in 149.92 | 1 in 178.03 | -18.74% |
| $20 | 268,800 | 15,994 | 1 in 29.98 | 1 in 38.81 | -29.44% |
| $50 | 53,760 | 2,849 | 1 in 149.92 | 1 in 217.89 | -45.34% |
| $100 | 55,496 | 2,673 | 1 in 145.23 | 1 in 232.24 | -59.91% |
| $500 | 4,088 | 180 | 1 in 1,971.59 | 1 in 3,448.74 | -74.92% |
| $1,000 | 840 | 52 | 1 in 9,595.09 | 1 in 11,937.95 | -24.42% |
| $5,000 | 112 | 9 | 1 in 71,963.19 | 1 in 68,974.84 | 4.15% |
| $1,000,000 | 3 | 0 | 1 in 2,686,625.62 | — | 0% |
How Are the Odds Calculated for Massachusetts Scratch-Off Games?
The odds and statistics for Massachusetts'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 Massachusetts's scratch-off games. Here's how each metric is determined:
- Starting Odds: These are the official odds provided by the Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts scratch-off games are sourced directly fromThe Official Massachusetts Lottery website.