Mega Money 28th Edition

Game #1717 • CT

Mega Money 28th Edition - Connecticut Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket

Image source: Connecticut Lottery

Key Statistics

Ticket Price
$2
Top Prize
$20,000
Top Prizes Left
1
Overall Odds
1 in 4.15
Expected ROI
-43.0%
Expected Value
$1.14
Weeks in Market
152

Top Prize Status

Original Top Prize
$20,000
Current Top Prize
$20,000
Top Prizes Remaining
1

Top prizes are still available! There are 1 top prize ticket(s) remaining.

Prize Pool Analysis

Total Payout at Launch
$7,867,841
Current Prize Pool
$393,865
Payout Percentage
5.0%
Total Prizes at Launch
1,470,444
Total Prizes Remaining
83,505

Ticket Statistics

Total Tickets Printed
6,102,342
Estimated Tickets Remaining
346,545
% Tickets Remaining
5.7%

Should You Play Mega Money 28th Edition Right Now?

Mega Money 28th Edition is a $2 scratch-off that has been on the market for 152 weeks. The ROI is -43.0%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $1.14 in prize value. Only 1 of the original 4 top prizes remains — act fast if you're chasing the big one. Top prize odds have improved by 340.2% since launch — a dramatic shift in your favor. Among the 9 active $2 games in Connecticut, Mega Money 28th Edition ranks #6 by expected value. If you're looking for the best value at this price point, also consider 20X the cash ($1.29 EV) and Green & Gold ($1.29 EV).

Alternative Strategy

Instead of buying one Mega Money 28th Edition ($2) ticket, consider buying 2x 10X the cash ($1). This combination delivers $1.26 in expected value compared to $1.14 for the single ticket — a 10.5% improvement. It also gives you a 41.6% chance of winning at least one prize versus 24.1% with the single ticket.

Analysis based on current remaining prizes and our ROI model. Updated April 12, 2026.

Prize Breakdown

Prize Amount Total Prizes Remaining Claimed % Left Original Odds Estimated Odds Change
$20,000 4 1 3 25.0% 1 in 1,525,586 1 in 346,545 ↑ 340%
$400 1,998 54 1,944 2.7% 1 in 3,054 1 in 6,418 ↓ 52%
$50 6,100 166 5,934 2.7% 1 in 1,000 1 in 2,088 ↓ 52%
$40 13,013 485 12,528 3.7% 1 in 469 1 in 715 ↓ 34%
$20 45,739 2,068 43,671 4.5% 1 in 133 1 in 168 ↓ 20%
$10 91,557 4,056 87,501 4.4% 1 in 67 1 in 85 ↓ 22%
$5 305,113 15,321 289,792 5.0% 1 in 20 1 in 23 ↓ 12%
$4 396,683 21,666 375,017 5.5% 1 in 15 1 in 16 ↓ 4%
$2 610,237 39,688 570,549 6.5% 1 in 10 1 in 9 ↑ 15%

* Original odds based on total tickets printed. Estimated odds calculated from remaining tickets and prizes. Positive change (↑) means better odds now than at launch.

Additional Information

Last Updated: April 12, 2026

Disclaimer: The information provided on this page is for informational purposes only and represents our best effort to accurately reflect the current state of lottery games based on publicly available data. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of this information. Prize availability, odds, and game details may change without notice. Always verify information with the official Connecticut lottery website before making any purchasing decisions. We are not responsible for any losses or damages resulting from reliance on this information.