$50 in a Flash
State: Massachusetts
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 11:22AM EDT
Image Credit: Massachusetts State Lottery
Ticket Price: $1
Expected Value (EV): -$0.32
Starting Odds: 1 in 4.76
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 1,173,681.53
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 1,173,681.53
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 1,173,681.53
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 4,694,726.12 (46.62%)
Total $10,000 Prizes Remaining: 4 out of 12
Total $50 Prizes Remaining: 14,386 out of 32,480
Total $20 Prizes Remaining: 12,137 out of 26,880
About "$50 in a Flash" Scratch-Off Game in Massachusetts
The "$50 in a Flash" scratch-off game is one of the lottery options available in Massachusetts. The price of a ticket is $1.
The Expected Value (EV) of a ticket in $50 in a Flash is -$0.32, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 4.76.
The odds of winning at least $100 in $50 in a Flash are 1 in 1,173,681.53.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 1,173,681.53.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 1,173,681.53.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 11:22AM EDT, approximately 46.62% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in Massachusetts's $50 in a Flash scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1 | 873,600 | 417,374 | 1 in 11.53 | 1 in 11.25 | 2.43% |
| $2 | 739,200 | 341,685 | 1 in 13.62 | 1 in 13.74 | -0.85% |
| $4 | 201,600 | 91,841 | 1 in 49.95 | 1 in 51.12 | -2.33% |
| $5 | 161,280 | 72,714 | 1 in 62.44 | 1 in 64.56 | -3.4% |
| $10 | 80,640 | 36,146 | 1 in 124.88 | 1 in 129.88 | -4% |
| $20 | 26,880 | 12,137 | 1 in 374.65 | 1 in 386.81 | -3.24% |
| $50 | 32,480 | 14,386 | 1 in 310.06 | 1 in 326.34 | -5.25% |
| $10,000 | 12 | 4 | 1 in 839,224.49 | 1 in 1,173,681.53 | -39.85% |
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.