Michigan Scratchers Report — May 2026: Best Games, Trends & Strategies
Michigan scratch-off players have 150 active games to choose from this month. The standout news: 2 games have positive ROI — 500X Money Maker, 100X. 28 games have lost all top prizes — avoid those. 150 new games launched recently with all prizes intact.
Over the past 31 days, scratch-off games in this state paid out approximately $116.4 million in prizes, averaging $3.8 million per day across 163 active games. $8,000,000 Payout leads in prize activity with $11.0 million claimed ($50 ticket). 3 top prizes remain. Millionaire Maker follows with $7.6 million in claims, with only 1 top prize remaining.
Data period: May 1–26, 2026 · 150 active games analyzed · Updated from official Michigan Lottery data
At a Glance
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Active Games | 150 |
| Positive ROI Games | 2 |
| Average ROI (All Games) | -29.7% |
| Best Game | 500X Money Maker ($50) at +21.8% ROI |
| Games to Avoid (All Top Prizes Gone) | 28 games |
| New Releases | 150 games |
Top 10 Best Value Games
These Michigan scratch-off games currently offer the highest Return on Investment (ROI) — meaning they return the most money per dollar spent based on remaining prizes.
| # | Game | Price | ROI | EV | Top Prize | Top Left |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 500X Money Maker | $50 | +21.8% | $60.89 | $6,000,000 | 1 |
| 2 | 100X | $20 | +13.3% | $22.66 | $2,000,000 | 1 |
| 3 | $300,000,000 Extraordinaire | $50 | -13.8% | $43.08 | $6,000,000 | 2 |
| 4 | Strike It Rich | $20 | -14.1% | $17.18 | $2,000,000 | 2 |
| 5 | Electric 300s | $30 | -17.7% | $24.69 | $4,000,000 | 2 |
| 6 | Max $ | $30 | -17.8% | $24.67 | $4,000,000 | 3 |
| 7 | $8,000,000 Payout | $50 | -17.9% | $41.06 | $8,000,000 | 3 |
| 8 | $4,000,000 Ultimate | $30 | -18.1% | $24.58 | $4,000,000 | 2 |
| 9 | $6,000,000 WEALTH | $50 | -18.2% | $40.90 | $6,000,000 | 2 |
| 10 | Ace of Spades | $20 | -18.4% | $16.31 | $2,000,000 | 2 |
Positive ROI highlight: 500X Money Maker at +21.8% ROI means every $50 ticket returns an average of $60.89 in expected value — a statistical profit of $10.89 per ticket. This is rare and temporary — as prizes are claimed, ROI will drop.
Games to Avoid: All Top Prizes Claimed
These 28 games have had all top prizes claimed. Their expected value has dropped significantly, making them the worst value options in Michigan right now.
| Game | Price | ROI | Original Top Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Voltage | $2 | -30.2% | $15,000 |
| 777 | $2 | -30.5% | $15,000 |
| Buck Wild | $2 | -30.9% | $15,000 |
| $30,000 Thrill | $5 | -31.1% | $30,000 |
| When Pigs Fry | $0 | -31.2% | $3,000 |
| Colossal Cashword | $30 | -31.8% | $2,000,000 |
| Stampede Payout | $1 | -32.5% | $6,500 |
| $15,000 Cash Blast | $2 | -32.7% | $15,000 |
| CASH-A-PILLAR | $0 | -32.8% | $3,000 |
| $2,000,000 Casino Nights | $5 | -33.2% | $30,000 |
| Radiant Rubies | $2 | -33.3% | $15,000 |
| You Bet Your Bass | $1 | -33.3% | $6,000 |
| 20X Wild Time | $5 | -35.5% | $300,000 |
| Riddle Me This | $1 | -35.6% | $6,000 |
| Reel Lucky | $2 | -37.4% | $15,000 |
| Dice -N- Daggers | $1 | -37.8% | $6,000 |
| Cattywampus | $0 | -39.1% | $3,000 |
| Safe Cracker Cashword | $5 | -39.9% | $300,000 |
| Cash Cannon | $1 | -46.5% | $6,000 |
| $2,000,000 Luxe | $5 | -51.0% | $30,000 |
| Pair-A-Dice | $2 | -51.3% | $15,000 |
| Game of Riches | $2 | -51.7% | $15,000 |
| Money Magnet | $1 | -53.3% | $6,000 |
| 9s in a Line | $1 | -53.7% | $6,000 |
| Detroit Tigers | $1 | -53.8% | $6,000 |
| Boom Shaka Lager | $1 | -53.9% | $6,000 |
| Detroit Lions Multiplier | $1 | -55.4% | $8,000 |
| $2,000,000 Lucky | $5 | -56.4% | $30,000 |
When a game’s top prize is claimed, its expected value drops — often by 5–15 percentage points of ROI. These games are still playable, but you’re paying for a prize pool that no longer includes the biggest payouts. Learn more about how top prize claims affect value →
Top Prize Watch List
These games have 3 or fewer top prizes remaining. When claimed, expect a measurable drop in value.
| Game | Price | Top Prize | Remaining | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $8,000,000 Payout | $50 | $8,000,000 | 3 | -17.9% |
| 500X Money Maker | $50 | $6,000,000 | 1 | +21.8% |
| $300,000,000 Extraordinaire | $50 | $6,000,000 | 2 | -13.8% |
| $6,000,000 WEALTH | $50 | $6,000,000 | 2 | -18.2% |
| Millionaire Maker | $50 | $6,000,000 | 1 | -19.4% |
| Electric 300s | $30 | $4,000,000 | 2 | -17.7% |
| Max $ | $30 | $4,000,000 | 3 | -17.8% |
| $4,000,000 Ultimate | $30 | $4,000,000 | 2 | -18.1% |
| World Class Millions | $30 | $4,000,000 | 2 | -18.5% |
| Magnificent Millions | $30 | $4,000,000 | 2 | -19.0% |
| $4,000,000 Winner | $30 | $4,000,000 | 2 | -19.3% |
| $150,000,000 Spectacular | $30 | $4,000,000 | 2 | -19.9% |
15 games are down to the last top prize. The largest unclaimed top prize in Michigan is $8,000,000 on $8,000,000 Payout ($50 ticket).
New Releases
Michigan launched 150 new games recently. New games start with all prizes intact, making them a solid starting point for value-conscious players.
| Game | Price | ROI | Top Prize | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500X Money Maker | $50 | +21.8% | $6,000,000 | 1 in 3.43 |
| 100X | $20 | +13.3% | $2,000,000 | 1 in 3.67 |
| $300,000,000 Extraordinaire | $50 | -13.8% | $6,000,000 | 1 in 3.1 |
| Strike It Rich | $20 | -14.1% | $2,000,000 | 1 in 3.68 |
| Electric 300s | $30 | -17.7% | $4,000,000 | 1 in 3.55 |
| Max $ | $30 | -17.8% | $4,000,000 | 1 in 3.14 |
| $8,000,000 Payout | $50 | -17.9% | $8,000,000 | 1 in 3.17 |
| $4,000,000 Ultimate | $30 | -18.1% | $4,000,000 | 1 in 3.2 |
| $6,000,000 WEALTH | $50 | -18.2% | $6,000,000 | 1 in 3.18 |
| Ace of Spades | $20 | -18.4% | $2,000,000 | 1 in 3.57 |
| World Class Millions | $30 | -18.5% | $4,000,000 | 1 in 3.41 |
| Two Million Dollar Cashword | $30 | -18.5% | $2,000,000 | 1 in 3.44 |
| $2,000,000 Cash Multiplier | $20 | -18.7% | $2,000,000 | 1 in 3.49 |
| Magnificent Millions | $30 | -19.0% | $4,000,000 | 1 in 3.47 |
| $4,000,000 Winner | $30 | -19.3% | $4,000,000 | 1 in 3.43 |
| King Cashword | $20 | -19.4% | $1,000,000 | 1 in 3.28 |
| Millionaire Maker | $50 | -19.4% | $6,000,000 | 1 in 3.19 |
| Legendary Wild Time | $20 | -19.5% | $2,000,000 | 1 in 3.26 |
| 25 Days of Winning | $10 | -19.6% | $500,000 | 1 in 3.6 |
| $150,000,000 Spectacular | $30 | -19.9% | $4,000,000 | 1 in 3.97 |
| 50X | $10 | -20.0% | $1,000,000 | 1 in 3.87 |
| Supreme | $20 | -20.2% | $2,000,000 | 1 in 3.67 |
| Lady Luck 777 | $10 | -20.3% | $1,000,000 | 1 in 3.68 |
| One Million Payday | $10 | -20.4% | $1,000,000 | 1 in 3.81 |
| $2,000,000 Mega Multiplier | $20 | -20.5% | $2,000,000 | 1 in 3.47 |
| $2,000,000 Lucky | $20 | -20.8% | $2,000,000 | 1 in 3.4 |
| $1,000,000 Bonus Scratch Multiplier | $10 | -21.7% | $1,000,000 | 1 in 3.93 |
| $2,000,000 Bonus Scratch Multiplier | $20 | -22.2% | $2,000,000 | 1 in 3.73 |
| Smokin’ Hot Million | $10 | -22.4% | $1,000,000 | 1 in 3.77 |
| Diamonds & Gold | $20 | -22.4% | $2,000,000 | 1 in 3.64 |
| Blazing Suits | $10 | -22.7% | $1,000,000 | 1 in 3.74 |
| Win $100, $200 or $500 | $20 | -22.7% | $500 | 1 in 8.11 |
| Win $100, $200 or $500 | $20 | -22.9% | $500 | 1 in 8.11 |
| Power Doubler | $10 | -22.9% | $1,000,000 | 1 in 3.84 |
| Golden Key | $10 | -23.0% | $1,000,000 | 1 in 3.86 |
| Million Dollar Madness | $10 | -23.1% | $1,000,000 | 1 in 3.84 |
| Win $100, $200 or $500 | $20 | -23.2% | $500 | 1 in 8.77 |
| Cash Surge | $10 | -23.2% | $1,000,000 | 1 in 3.85 |
| Hamilton | $10 | -23.2% | $1,000,000 | 1 in 3.67 |
| Epic Wild Time | $10 | -23.3% | $1,000,000 | 1 in 3.48 |
| $46,000,000 Payout | $10 | -23.4% | $1,000,000 | 1 in 3.83 |
| Jackson | $20 | -23.6% | $2,000,000 | 1 in 3.49 |
| Lucky Numbers | $10 | -23.6% | $1,000,000 | 1 in 3.77 |
| Bonus Star Millions | $10 | -23.7% | $1,000,000 | 1 in 3.7 |
| $1,000,000 Instant Jackpot | $10 | -23.8% | $1,000,000 | 1 in 3.85 |
| $1,000,000 Cash Multiplier | $10 | -23.8% | $1,000,000 | 1 in 3.82 |
| Electric 100s | $10 | -23.9% | $1,000,000 | 1 in 3.63 |
| $1,000,000 Cash Spectacular | $10 | -24.4% | $1,000,000 | 1 in 3.68 |
| Wild Cherry | $10 | -24.5% | $1,000,000 | 1 in 3.77 |
| Win $50, $100 or $200 | $10 | -24.8% | $200 | 1 in 9.17 |
| Win $50 or $100 | $10 | -25.0% | $100 | 1 in 9.09 |
| WILD WIN$ | $5 | -25.3% | $30,000 | 1 in 3.63 |
| The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year! | $10 | -25.4% | $500,000 | 1 in 3.52 |
| $3,000,000 Payout | $5 | -25.9% | $30,000 | 1 in 3.63 |
| Detroit Lions | $5 | -26.0% | $500,000 | 1 in 3.95 |
| VIP Cashword | $10 | -26.1% | $500,000 | 1 in 3.47 |
| Blowout Bonanza | $2 | -26.4% | $10 | 1 in 2.97 |
| Detroit Tigers | $5 | -27.1% | $500,000 | 1 in 3.65 |
| Bonus Money | $5 | -27.1% | $30,000 | 1 in 3.63 |
| Disco Dollars | $2 | -27.6% | $15,000 | 1 in 4.33 |
| Suit Up | $2 | -27.8% | $15,000 | 1 in 4.33 |
| Superstar Bonus | $5 | -28.5% | $500,000 | 1 in 4.02 |
| Jungle Cashword | $5 | -28.9% | $300,000 | 1 in 3.7 |
| NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION | $5 | -28.9% | $300,000 | 1 in 3.76 |
| $500,000 Loteria | $5 | -28.9% | $500,000 | 1 in 3.78 |
| Let Freedom Ring | $1 | -29.1% | $6,000 | 1 in 4.74 |
| Fireball Bingo | $5 | -29.4% | $300,000 | 1 in 3.93 |
| Back To The Future | $5 | -29.4% | $500,000 | 1 in 4.02 |
| Spectacular Wild Time | $5 | -29.5% | $500,000 | 1 in 3.63 |
| $500,000 Cash Multiplier | $5 | -29.6% | $500,000 | 1 in 4.11 |
| Some Like It Hot | $0 | -29.6% | $3,000 | 1 in 5.04 |
| Lucky Stars | $5 | -29.6% | $1,000,000 | 1 in 3.99 |
| It’s Intermission Time! | $1 | -29.6% | $6,000 | 1 in 4.74 |
| Lincoln | $5 | -29.7% | $500,000 | 1 in 4.14 |
| Win Big | $5 | -29.7% | $500,000 | 1 in 4.08 |
| Electric 50s | $5 | -29.7% | $500,000 | 1 in 4.08 |
| Fantastic 5’s | $5 | -29.8% | $500,000 | 1 in 4.04 |
| 20X | $5 | -29.9% | $500,000 | 1 in 4.04 |
| Whoa Nelly! | $1 | -29.9% | $6,000 | 1 in 4.74 |
| $500,000 Winter Ice | $5 | -29.9% | $500,000 | 1 in 4.05 |
| High Voltage | $2 | -30.2% | $15,000 | 1 in 4.33 |
| Lucky 10s | $5 | -30.3% | $500,000 | 1 in 3.92 |
| 777 Jackpot | $5 | -30.3% | $500,000 | 1 in 4.06 |
| Loggin’ Loot | $0 | -30.4% | $3,000 | 1 in 5.04 |
| $500 Inferno | $5 | -30.4% | $500 | 1 in 4.1 |
| Jolly Roger | $1 | -30.5% | $6,000 | 1 in 4.74 |
| 777 | $2 | -30.5% | $15,000 | 1 in 4.33 |
| Silver & Gold | $1 | -30.6% | $6,000 | 1 in 4.74 |
| Linked Wins | $5 | -30.6% | $500,000 | 1 in 4.05 |
| Cash Flurries | $5 | -30.6% | $500,000 | 1 in 3.91 |
| $500,000 Bonus Scratch Multiplier | $5 | -30.7% | $500,000 | 1 in 4.1 |
| Money Rush | $5 | -30.7% | $500,000 | 1 in 3.93 |
| Pickled | $0 | -30.8% | $3,000 | 1 in 5.04 |
| Buck Wild | $2 | -30.9% | $15,000 | 1 in 4.33 |
| Serious Cheddar | $1 | -30.9% | $6,000 | 1 in 4.74 |
| Make It Rein | $5 | -30.9% | $300,000 | 1 in 3.94 |
| $30,000 Thrill | $5 | -31.1% | $30,000 | 1 in 3.63 |
| Taco ‘Bout Winning | $0 | -31.1% | $3,000 | 1 in 5.04 |
| When Pigs Fry | $0 | -31.2% | $3,000 | 1 in 5.04 |
| Wild Time Bingo | $5 | -31.3% | $300,000 | 1 in 3.93 |
| Triple Red 777s | $5 | -31.4% | $500,000 | 1 in 4.12 |
| Colossal Cashword | $30 | -31.8% | $2,000,000 | 1 in 3.44 |
| Goatload Of Cash | $1 | -32.1% | $6,000 | 1 in 4.74 |
| Stampede Payout | $1 | -32.5% | $6,500 | 1 in 4.74 |
| $15,000 Cash Blast | $2 | -32.7% | $15,000 | 1 in 4.33 |
| CASH-A-PILLAR | $0 | -32.8% | $3,000 | 1 in 5.04 |
| $2,000,000 Casino Nights | $5 | -33.2% | $30,000 | 1 in 3.63 |
| Radiant Rubies | $2 | -33.3% | $15,000 | 1 in 4.33 |
| You Bet Your Bass | $1 | -33.3% | $6,000 | 1 in 4.74 |
| Talk Birdie To Me | $1 | -34.7% | $6,000 | 1 in 4.74 |
| 20X Wild Time | $5 | -35.5% | $300,000 | 1 in 3.62 |
| Riddle Me This | $1 | -35.6% | $6,000 | 1 in 4.74 |
| BLACKJACK | $2 | -36.1% | $50,000 | 1 in 4.55 |
| Corner Cashword | $2 | -36.8% | $30,000 | 1 in 4.5 |
| Electric 10s | $2 | -37.0% | $50,000 | 1 in 4.78 |
| Jefferson | $2 | -37.2% | $50,000 | 1 in 4.65 |
| Season’s Greetings | $2 | -37.3% | $10,000 | 1 in 4.46 |
| Reel Lucky | $2 | -37.4% | $15,000 | 1 in 4.33 |
| $50,000 Cash Multiplier | $2 | -37.5% | $50,000 | 1 in 4.69 |
| 10X | $2 | -37.5% | $50,000 | 1 in 4.61 |
| 10X Wild Time | $2 | -37.6% | $30,000 | 1 in 4.7 |
| $50,000 Bonus Scratch Multiplier | $2 | -37.8% | $50,000 | 1 in 4.66 |
| Dice -N- Daggers | $1 | -37.8% | $6,000 | 1 in 4.74 |
| Sapphire Blue Wild Time | $2 | -37.9% | $30,000 | 1 in 4.59 |
| Quick $200 | $2 | -38.0% | $200 | 1 in 4.62 |
| Mystery Multiplier | $2 | -38.1% | $50,000 | 1 in 4.6 |
| Win It All | $2 | -38.6% | $50,000 | 1 in 4.68 |
| Holiday Doubler | $2 | -38.7% | $10,000 | 1 in 4.46 |
| Cattywampus | $0 | -39.1% | $3,000 | 1 in 5.04 |
| Cherry Jackpot | $2 | -39.5% | $50,000 | 1 in 4.62 |
| Easy as…1-2-3 | $1 | -39.8% | $5,000 | 1 in 4.57 |
| Safe Cracker Cashword | $5 | -39.9% | $300,000 | 1 in 3.67 |
| Pocket Change | $1 | -40.1% | $500 | 1 in 4.67 |
| Instant Numbers | $1 | -41.0% | $5,000 | 1 in 4.76 |
| Gift Tag Greetings | $1 | -41.7% | $500 | 1 in 4.66 |
| Lucky Dog | $1 | -41.8% | $5,000 | 1 in 4.6 |
| $5,000 Cash Multiplier | $1 | -41.8% | $5,000 | 1 in 4.8 |
| Holiday Colors | $1 | -42.1% | $500 | 1 in 4.66 |
| HIT $50 | $1 | -42.6% | $500 | 1 in 4.92 |
| 5X | $1 | -43.3% | $5,000 | 1 in 4.77 |
| Cash Cannon | $1 | -46.5% | $6,000 | 1 in 4.74 |
| $2,000,000 Luxe | $5 | -51.0% | $30,000 | 1 in 3.63 |
| Pair-A-Dice | $2 | -51.3% | $15,000 | 1 in 4.33 |
| Game of Riches | $2 | -51.7% | $15,000 | 1 in 4.33 |
| Money Magnet | $1 | -53.3% | $6,000 | 1 in 4.74 |
| 9s in a Line | $1 | -53.7% | $6,000 | 1 in 4.74 |
| Detroit Tigers | $1 | -53.8% | $6,000 | 1 in 4.74 |
| Boom Shaka Lager | $1 | -53.9% | $6,000 | 1 in 4.74 |
| Detroit Lions Multiplier | $1 | -55.4% | $8,000 | 1 in 4.62 |
| $2,000,000 Lucky | $5 | -56.4% | $30,000 | 1 in 3.63 |
500X Money Maker is the standout new release at +21.8% ROI — better than average for a $50 ticket.
Smart Strategy: Best Combos
Our alternative strategy analysis found that some Michigan games can be beaten by buying a combination of cheaper tickets with higher total expected value.
Top recommendation: At the $30 price point, buy 3x Double Win Wild Time ($10) instead — that’s +21.1% more expected value for the same spend.
| Price Tier | Games Beaten | Best Combo | EV Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|
| $20 | 0/4 | 2x Double Win Wild Time ($10) | +12.6% |
| $30 | 0/1 | 3x Double Win Wild Time ($10) | +21.1% |
Combo strategies work best when there’s a significant value gap between price tiers. Learn more about why splitting your budget often wins →
Price Tier Breakdown
How does value distribute across Michigan price points?
| Price | Games | Avg ROI | Best Game | Best ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0 | 7 | -32.1% | Some Like It Hot | -29.6% |
| $1 | 27 | -39.9% | Let Freedom Ring | -29.1% |
| $2 | 26 | -36.4% | Blowout Bonanza | -26.4% |
| $5 | 36 | -31.3% | WILD WIN$ | -25.3% |
| $10 | 25 | -23.1% | 25 Days of Winning | -19.6% |
| $20 | 15 | -18.3% | 100X | +13.3% |
| $30 | 9 | -20.1% | Electric 300s | -17.7% |
| $50 | 5 | -9.5% | 500X Money Maker | +21.8% |
The $50 tier offers the best average value at -9.5% ROI, while the $1 tier is the weakest at -39.9%. The gap between best and worst tiers is 30 percentage points.
How to Use This Data
- Check live rankings: This report is a snapshot. For real-time data, visit the Michigan scratch-off rankings page — updated daily.
- Understand the math: If ROI and EV are new concepts, start with The Math of Scratchers guide.
- Compare nationally: See how Michigan stacks up against other states in our National Scratchers Report.
Michigan Lottery Quick Facts
- Official website: michiganlottery.com
- State tax on winnings: 4.25% state tax (plus 24% federal withholding on prizes over $5,000)
- Active scratch-off games: 150 (as of May 2026)
Related Resources
- Michigan Scratch-Off Games — Live Rankings
- The Math of Scratchers: Odds vs. EV vs. ROI Explained
- Why Buying 2× $5 Tickets Often Beats One $10 Ticket
- Fastest Selling Scratchers in America
- April 2026 National Scratchers Report
- Our Full Methodology
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