$500 INFERNO

State: Michigan

Last Updated: 01/22/2026 at 09:48AM EST

$500 INFERNO instant game from Michigan Lottery

Image Credit: Michigan State Lottery

Ticket Price: $5

Starting Odds: 1 in 4.1

Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 268.7

Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: N/A

Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: N/A

Estimated Tickets Remaining: 8,156,622 (93.88%)

Total $500 Prizes Remaining: 24,892 out of 26,622

Total $100 Prizes Remaining: 5,464 out of 5,819

Total $50 Prizes Remaining: 16,287 out of 17,429

About "$500 INFERNO" Instant Game in Michigan

The "$500 INFERNO" instant game is one of the lottery options available in Michigan. The price of a ticket is $5.

When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 4.1.

The odds of winning at least $100 in $500 INFERNO are 1 in 268.7.

As of the last update on 01/22/2026 at 09:48AM EST, approximately 93.88% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in Michigan's $500 INFERNO instant game.

Prize Chart for "$500 INFERNO"

Prize	Total Prizes	Prizes Remaining	Starting Odds	Current Odds	Change in Odds
$5	1,217,161	1,143,745	1 in 7.14	1 in 7.13	0.09%
$10	782,517	733,960	1 in 11.1	1 in 11.11	-0.09%
$25	69,493	65,072	1 in 125.02	1 in 125.35	-0.26%
$50	17,429	16,287	1 in 498.48	1 in 500.81	-0.47%
$100	5,819	5,464	1 in 1,493.05	1 in 1,492.79	0.02%
$500	26,622	24,892	1 in 326.35	1 in 327.68	-0.41%

Prize: $5

Total Prizes: 1,217,161

Prizes Remaining: 1,143,745

Starting Odds: 1 in 7.14

Current Odds: 1 in 7.13

Change in Odds: 0.09%

Prize: $10

Total Prizes: 782,517

Prizes Remaining: 733,960

Starting Odds: 1 in 11.1

Current Odds: 1 in 11.11

Change in Odds: -0.09%

Prize: $25

Total Prizes: 69,493

Prizes Remaining: 65,072

Starting Odds: 1 in 125.02

Current Odds: 1 in 125.35

Change in Odds: -0.26%

Prize: $50

Total Prizes: 17,429

Prizes Remaining: 16,287

Starting Odds: 1 in 498.48

Current Odds: 1 in 500.81

Change in Odds: -0.47%

Prize: $100

Total Prizes: 5,819

Prizes Remaining: 5,464

Starting Odds: 1 in 1,493.05

Current Odds: 1 in 1,492.79

Change in Odds: 0.02%

Prize: $500

Total Prizes: 26,622

Prizes Remaining: 24,892

Starting Odds: 1 in 326.35

Current Odds: 1 in 327.68

Change in Odds: -0.41%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Instant Game Price of "$500 INFERNO"?

Each ticket costs $5, giving you a chance to win prizes ranging from small amounts to the top jackpot.

What is the Jackpot or Top Prize You Can Win Playing "$500 INFERNO"?

The top prize you can win playing $500 INFERNO is $500.

What is the Smallest Prize You Can Win Playing "$500 INFERNO"?

The smallest prize for $500 INFERNO is $5.

What Were the Original Odds of Winning Any Prize?

The starting odds of winning any prize are approximately 1 in 4.1.

How Are the Odds Calculated for Michigan Instant Games?

The odds and statistics for Michigan's instant games are based on official lottery data processed through statistical models.

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.