$50 in a Flash

Game #522 • MA

$50 in a Flash - Massachusetts Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket

Image source: Massachusetts State Lottery

Key Statistics

Ticket Price
$1
Top Prize
$10,000
Top Prizes Left
10
Overall Odds
1 in 4.76
Expected ROI
-30.3%
Expected Value
$0.70
Weeks in Market
7

Top Prize Status

Original Top Prize
$10,000
Current Top Prize
$10,000
Top Prizes Remaining
10

Top prizes are still available! There are 10 top prize ticket(s) remaining.

Prize Pool Analysis

Total Payout at Launch
$7,052,800
Current Prize Pool
$6,111,311
Payout Percentage
86.7%
Total Prizes at Launch
2,115,692
Total Prizes Remaining
1,841,562

Ticket Statistics

Total Tickets Printed
10,070,693
Estimated Tickets Remaining
8,765,834
% Tickets Remaining
87.0%

Should You Play $50 in a Flash Right Now?

$50 in a Flash is a $1 scratch-off that has been on the market for 7 weeks. The ROI is -30.3%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $0.70 in prize value. There are 10 of the original 12 top prizes still available. Top prize odds are holding steady with a -4.2% change since launch.

Analysis based on current remaining prizes and our ROI model. Updated May 16, 2026.

Prize Breakdown

Prize Amount Total Prizes Remaining Claimed % Left Original Odds Estimated Odds Change
$10,000 12 10 2 83.3% 1 in 839,224 1 in 876,583 ↓ 4%
$50 32,480 28,018 4,462 86.3% 1 in 310 1 in 313 ↓ 0.90%
$20 26,880 23,252 3,628 86.5% 1 in 375 1 in 377 ↓ 0.62%
$10 80,640 69,757 10,883 86.5% 1 in 125 1 in 126 ↓ 0.62%
$5 161,280 139,861 21,419 86.7% 1 in 62 1 in 63 ↓ 0.37%
$4 201,600 174,982 26,618 86.8% 1 in 50 1 in 50 ↓ 0.28%
$2 739,200 642,886 96,314 87.0% 1 in 14 1 in 14 ↓ 0.08%
$1 873,600 762,796 110,804 87.3% 1 in 12 1 in 11 ↑ 0.31%

* 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 $50 in a Flash 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 16, 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 Massachusetts lottery website before making any purchasing decisions. We are not responsible for any losses or damages resulting from reliance on this information.