500 Frenzy

Game #1656 • LA

500 Frenzy - Louisiana Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket

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Key Statistics

Ticket Price
$5
Top Prize
$500
Top Prizes Left
1,017
Overall Odds
1 in 4.25
Expected ROI
-30.4%
Expected Value
$3.48
Weeks in Market
20

Top Prize Status

Original Top Prize
$500
Current Top Prize
$500
Top Prizes Remaining
1,017

Top prizes are still available! There are 1,017 top prize ticket(s) remaining.

Prize Pool Analysis

Total Payout at Launch
$6,536,000
Current Prize Pool
$1,898,060
Payout Percentage
29.0%
Total Prizes at Launch
425,263
Total Prizes Remaining
128,316

Ticket Statistics

Total Tickets Printed
1,807,367
Estimated Tickets Remaining
545,342
% Tickets Remaining
30.2%

Should You Play 500 Frenzy Right Now?

500 Frenzy is a $5 scratch-off that has been on the market for 20 weeks. The ROI is -30.4%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $3.48 in prize value. There are 1017 of the original 3574 top prizes still available. Top prize odds are holding steady with a -5.8% change since launch. Among the 6 active $5 games in Louisiana, 500 Frenzy ranks #4 by expected value. If you're looking for the best value at this price point, also consider One-Eyed Jack ($3.70 EV) and Ultimate Dash ($3.52 EV).

Alternative Strategy

Instead of buying one 500 Frenzy ($5) ticket, consider buying 1x Taste Of La ($3) + 1x Cash Grab ($2). This combination delivers $3.52 in expected value compared to $3.48 for the single ticket — a 1.1% improvement. It also gives you a 41.4% chance of winning at least one prize versus 23.5% with the single ticket. Play responsibly — lottery games are for entertainment.

Analysis based on current remaining prizes and our ROI model. Updated May 26, 2026.

Prize Breakdown

Prize Amount Total Prizes Remaining Claimed % Left Original Odds Estimated Odds Change
$500 3,574 1,017 2,557 28.5% 1 in 506 1 in 536 ↓ 6%
$100 1,916 549 1,367 28.7% 1 in 943 1 in 993 ↓ 5%
$50 22,539 6,314 16,225 28.0% 1 in 80 1 in 86 ↓ 7%
$20 36,099 10,312 25,787 28.6% 1 in 50 1 in 53 ↓ 5%
$10 180,559 52,420 128,139 29.0% 1 in 10 1 in 10 ↓ 4%
$5 180,576 57,704 122,872 32.0% 1 in 10 1 in 9 ↑ 6%

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

Historical Trends

This section tracks how 500 Frenzy has performed over time. Daily prize claims, top prize depletion events, and overall prize pool changes are computed by comparing consecutive daily snapshots of remaining prizes at each tier.

Additional Information

Last Updated: May 26, 2026

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