The Instant Game
Image Credit: Massachusetts State Lottery
Ticket Price: $2
Expected Value (EV): -$1.02
Starting Odds: 1 in 4.55
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 972.94
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: N/A
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: N/A
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 93,402.4 (2.32%)
Total $50,000 Prizes Remaining: 0 out of 4
Total $5,000 Prizes Remaining: 0 out of 4
Total $500 Prizes Remaining: 2 out of 140
About "The Instant Game" Instant Ticket in Massachusetts
The "The Instant Game" instant ticket is one of the lottery options available in Massachusetts. The price of a ticket is $2.
The Expected Value (EV) of a ticket in The Instant Game is -$1.02, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 4.55.
The odds of winning at least $100 in The Instant Game are 1 in 972.94.
As of the last update on 12/19/2025 at 07:58AM EST, approximately 2.32% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in Massachusetts's The Instant Game instant ticket.
Prize Chart for "The Instant Game"
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2 | 376,320 | 11,331 | 1 in 10.7 | 1 in 8.24 | 22.96% |
| $4 | 295,680 | 6,205 | 1 in 13.62 | 1 in 15.05 | -10.54% |
| $5 | 80,640 | 1,350 | 1 in 49.93 | 1 in 69.19 | -38.57% |
| $10 | 64,512 | 873 | 1 in 62.41 | 1 in 106.99 | -71.42% |
| $20 | 43,008 | 504 | 1 in 93.62 | 1 in 185.32 | -97.95% |
| $50 | 14,320 | 169 | 1 in 281.17 | 1 in 552.68 | -96.56% |
| $100 | 10,290 | 94 | 1 in 391.29 | 1 in 993.64 | -153.94% |
| $500 | 140 | 2 | 1 in 28,759.83 | 1 in 46,701.2 | -62.38% |
| $5,000 | 4 | 0 | 1 in 1,006,594.22 | — | 0% |
| $50,000 | 4 | 0 | 1 in 1,006,594.22 | — | 0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
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How Are the Odds Calculated for Massachusetts Instant Tickets?
- Starting Odds: Official odds at launch for winning any prize.
- Estimated % Tickets Remaining: Based on prizes claimed vs original prize structure.
- Current Odds to Win Higher Prizes: Likelihood of winning prizes like $100/$1,000/$10,000 using current odds.
- Current Odds to Win the Top Prize: Probability of winning the top prize adjusted for remaining tickets.
- Expected Value (EV): Average return per ticket based on prizes remaining.
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