MONEY MAKER
State: West Virginia
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 01:26PM EDT
Image Credit: West Virginia State Lottery
Ticket Price: $5
Expected Value (EV): -$1.69
Starting Odds: 1 in 4.24
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 631.16
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 324,415.12
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 324,415.12
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 324,415.12 (35.15%)
Total $25,000 Prizes Remaining: 1 out of 3
Total $500 Prizes Remaining: 23 out of 58
Total $200 Prizes Remaining: 79 out of 231
About "MONEY MAKER" Scratch-Off Game in West Virginia
The "MONEY MAKER" scratch-off game is one of the lottery options available in West Virginia. The price of a ticket is $5.
The Expected Value (EV) of a ticket in MONEY MAKER is -$1.69, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 4.24.
The odds of winning at least $100 in MONEY MAKER are 1 in 631.16.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 324,415.12.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 324,415.12.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 01:26PM EDT, approximately 35.15% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in West Virginia's MONEY MAKER scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5 | 74,954 | 27,044 | 1 in 12.31 | 1 in 12 | 2.59% |
| $10 | 57,604 | 20,108 | 1 in 16.02 | 1 in 16.13 | -0.68% |
| $15 | 46,136 | 15,974 | 1 in 20.01 | 1 in 20.31 | -1.51% |
| $20 | 23,028 | 7,996 | 1 in 40.08 | 1 in 40.57 | -1.22% |
| $50 | 14,419 | 4,877 | 1 in 64.02 | 1 in 66.52 | -3.91% |
| $100 | 1,269 | 411 | 1 in 727.39 | 1 in 789.33 | -8.52% |
| $200 | 231 | 79 | 1 in 3,995.92 | 1 in 4,106.52 | -2.77% |
| $500 | 58 | 23 | 1 in 15,914.77 | 1 in 14,105.01 | 11.37% |
| $25,000 | 3 | 1 | 1 in 307,685.49 | 1 in 324,415.12 | -5.44% |
How Are the Odds Calculated for West Virginia Scratch-Off Games?
The odds and statistics for West Virginia'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 West Virginia's scratch-off games. Here's how each metric is determined:
- Starting Odds: These are the official odds provided by the West Virginia 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 West Virginia 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 West Virginia scratch-off games are sourced directly fromThe Official West Virginia Lottery website.