$2,500,000 MERRY & BRIGHT
State: Massachusetts
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 11:22AM EDT
Image Credit: Massachusetts State Lottery
Ticket Price: $10
Expected Value (EV): -$0.91
Starting Odds: 1 in 3.48
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 58.72
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 2,731.66
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 35,988.56
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 2,267,279.16 (22.49%)
Total $2,500,000 Prizes Remaining: 1 out of 3
Total $1,000,000 Prizes Remaining: 2 out of 6
Total $10,000 Prizes Remaining: 60 out of 240
About "$2,500,000 MERRY & BRIGHT" Scratch-Off Game in Massachusetts
The "$2,500,000 MERRY & BRIGHT" scratch-off game is one of the lottery options available in Massachusetts. The price of a ticket is $10.
The Expected Value (EV) of a ticket in $2,500,000 MERRY & BRIGHT is -$0.91, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 3.48.
The odds of winning at least $100 in $2,500,000 MERRY & BRIGHT are 1 in 58.72.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 2,731.66.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 35,988.56.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 11:22AM EDT, approximately 22.49% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in Massachusetts's $2,500,000 MERRY & BRIGHT scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10 | 1,108,800 | 253,311 | 1 in 9.09 | 1 in 8.95 | 1.57% |
| $15 | 604,800 | 135,538 | 1 in 16.67 | 1 in 16.73 | -0.34% |
| $20 | 806,400 | 179,601 | 1 in 12.5 | 1 in 12.62 | -0.96% |
| $25 | 100,800 | 22,327 | 1 in 100.03 | 1 in 101.55 | -1.52% |
| $50 | 100,800 | 22,131 | 1 in 100.03 | 1 in 102.45 | -2.42% |
| $100 | 150,920 | 33,170 | 1 in 66.81 | 1 in 68.35 | -2.31% |
| $200 | 10,850 | 2,366 | 1 in 929.28 | 1 in 958.28 | -3.12% |
| $500 | 10,430 | 2,243 | 1 in 966.71 | 1 in 1,010.82 | -4.56% |
| $1,000 | 3,290 | 767 | 1 in 3,064.66 | 1 in 2,956.04 | 3.54% |
| $10,000 | 240 | 60 | 1 in 42,011.42 | 1 in 37,787.99 | 10.05% |
| $1,000,000 | 6 | 2 | 1 in 1,680,456.62 | 1 in 1,133,639.58 | 32.54% |
| $2,500,000 | 3 | 1 | 1 in 3,360,913.24 | 1 in 2,267,279.16 | 32.54% |
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.