Best Michigan Scratch Off Tickets: Odds, Remaining Prizes & More
Find the best scratch-off tickets to buy in Michigan right now. We rank all 165 active Michigan Lottery scratch-off, pull-tab and Fast Cash games by ROI, odds, and remaining prizes — updated daily from official sources. Use the tabs below to filter by best value, best odds, newest releases, or games to avoid.
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How We Calculate Value, ROI & Grades
Every game on this page shows the same four figures and a letter grade. Here’s what each one means.
- Top prize — the game’s largest advertised prize, as published by the Michigan Lottery.
- Top prizes unclaimed — how many of those the Michigan Lottery has not yet recorded as claimed. An unclaimed prize may already be sitting on a ticket someone has bought, so this doesn’t guarantee one is still on a shelf.
- Published odds — the Michigan Lottery’s original “1 in X” chance of winning any prize, which includes winning back just the ticket price. These are the odds set when the game was printed, not a recalculation of the odds among unsold tickets.
- Est. ROI — the estimated average gain or loss against what you spend. −20% means roughly 80¢ back per $1. We work it out from the prize counts the lottery reports and an estimate of how many tickets remain, so it’s a model rather than a measurement, and any single ticket can land far from the average.
- Grade — our 0–100 score shown as a letter, A being 85 or above. The largest single factor is whether a game still has unclaimed top prizes. Among the games that do, the grade is driven mostly by estimated return and by how the top-prize odds have moved since launch.
We read official Michigan Lottery prize reports daily. ROI and grades are our own calculations, not official lottery ratings. Read our full methodology for how we source data, estimate remaining tickets, and calculate expected value, ROI and the Michigan game grades.
Prize Activity Summary
Over the past 31 days, scratch-off games in this state paid out approximately $117.5 million in prizes, averaging $3.8 million per day across 164 active games. $8,000,000 Payout leads in prize activity with $13.3 million claimed ($50 ticket). 3 top prizes remain. Millionaire Maker follows with $9.8 million in claims, with only 1 top prize remaining.
Cheaper combinations that beat a single ticket
For some Michigan tickets, spending the same money on two or more cheaper tickets gives a higher total expected value. These are the ones where that is currently true.
Instead of
Ultimate $6,000,000 Blowout!
$50
Buy instead
2× 100X $20 + 1× 25 Days of Winning $10
Both cost $50, but the pair carries about +40.1% more expected value than the single ticket.
$20 13 of 20 have a cheaper combination worth more +3.7% avg
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Instead of Super Lucky 7s #fc20
Buy instead 2× Double Win Wild Time $10 +7.7%
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Instead of Jackson #0648
Buy instead 2× 25 Days of Winning $10 +5.6%
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Instead of Treasure Trove Tripler #fc40
Buy instead 2× Double Win Wild Time $10 +5.4%
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Instead of Win $100, $200 or $500 #0654
Buy instead 2× 25 Days of Winning $10 +4.6%
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Instead of Win $100, $200 or $500 #0713
Buy instead 2× 25 Days of Winning $10 +4.4%
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Instead of Big Money Pay Day #0759
Buy instead 2× 25 Days of Winning $10 +4.1%
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Instead of Diamonds & Gold #0480
Buy instead 2× 25 Days of Winning $10 +4.0%
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Instead of Jumbo Jackpot Slots #fc15
Buy instead 2× Double Win Wild Time $10 +3.7%
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Instead of $2,000,000 Bonus Scratch Multiplier #0737
Buy instead 2× 25 Days of Winning $10 +3.1%
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Instead of Triple Diamond Payout #0762
Buy instead 2× 25 Days of Winning $10 +1.6%
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Instead of $2,000,000 Mega Multiplier #0601
Buy instead 2× 25 Days of Winning $10 +1.4%
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Instead of $2,000,000 Lucky #0696
Buy instead 2× 25 Days of Winning $10 +1.4%
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Instead of $2 Million Royale #0764
Buy instead 2× 25 Days of Winning $10 +1.0%
$30 8 of 8 have a cheaper combination worth more +28.9% avg
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Instead of $150,000,000 Spectacular #0678
Buy instead 1× 100X $20 + 1× 25 Days of Winning $10 +34.3%
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Instead of $4,000,000 Winner #0632
Buy instead 1× 100X $20 + 1× 25 Days of Winning $10 +33.6%
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Instead of Magnificent Millions #0665
Buy instead 1× 100X $20 + 1× 25 Days of Winning $10 +32.5%
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Instead of Two Million Dollar Cashword #0719
Buy instead 1× 100X $20 + 1× 25 Days of Winning $10 +32.2%
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Instead of Diamond 7s #0755
Buy instead 1× 100X $20 + 1× 25 Days of Winning $10 +31.3%
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Instead of Max $ #0732
Buy instead 1× 100X $20 + 1× 25 Days of Winning $10 +29.4%
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Instead of Electric 300s #0664
Buy instead 1× 100X $20 + 1× 25 Days of Winning $10 +26.0%
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Instead of Jackpot Slots Millionaire #fc37
Buy instead 3× Double Win Wild Time $10 +12.1%
Expected value is an average across many tickets, not a prediction for any single purchase, and every one of these games still returns less than it costs on average. Figures are recalculated daily from remaining prizes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best Michigan scratch-offs to buy right now?
Our three top-graded Michigan scratch-offs today are 100X ($20), Strike It Rich ($20) and Legendary Wild Time ($20). Each still has at least one top prize left. Rankings change daily as prizes are claimed.
Which Michigan scratch-off is most likely to win?
The Michigan game with the best odds of winning any prize is Jumbo Jackpot Slots ($20) at 1 in 2.88. Most of those wins are small, often just your ticket price back, so good odds are not the same as a good buy.
What's the best Michigan scratch-off at each price?
Our top-graded pick at each price today: $1: Loggin' Loot; $1: Tailgator; $2: Jackpot 2s; $5: Detroit Lions; $10: 25 Days of Winning; $20: 100X; $30: Electric 300s; $50: $300,000,000 Extraordinaire. The price filter on this page ranks every game at each price.
Which Michigan scratch-offs should I avoid?
32 Michigan games are still on sale even though every top prize has been claimed: King Cashword, $30,000 Thrill, $2,000,000 Casino Nights, Detroit Tigers (#0708), Safe Cracker Cashword, Lady Luck 777, 777, Disco Dollars, Suit Up, $15,000 Cash Blast and 22 more. You pay full price with no chance at the top prize. The Top Prizes Claimed (Avoid) filter on this page lists them.
How do I claim a winning Michigan scratch-off?
Prizes under $1,000 can be cashed at any lottery retailer in Michigan, and prizes under $100,000 at a Lottery Claim Center (by appointment); bank claim centers in northern Michigan and the UP. $100,000 or more must be claimed at Lottery HQ, 101 E. Hillsdale St, Lansing, by appointment. You can also claim by mail for prizes under $100,000; our guide to where to cash scratch-off tickets covers the forms and ID you need. Federal tax of 24% is withheld on prizes over $5,000, and Michigan taxes lottery winnings as income at up to 4.25% (more on taxes on scratch-off winnings).
How long do I have to claim a Michigan scratch-off?
You have 365 days from the day you bought the ticket. Our guide to whether scratch-off tickets expire lists every state's deadline.
Can I buy Michigan scratch-offs online or with a card?
Yes, online: Michigan Lottery Online Instant Games sells digital instant games in Michigan, though those are separate games from the paper tickets sold in stores. At self-service lottery machines, debit and credit cards are both accepted. The lottery does not publish a rule for paying by card at the store counter, so ask the clerk. You must be 18 or older to buy. More in our guides to buying scratch-offs online and with a debit card.
Do more expensive Michigan scratch-offs have better odds?
Usually, yes. The typical (median) game at each price, with its odds of winning any prize and what it pays back per dollar: $1, 1 in 5.04 and about 67 cents; $1, 1 in 4.74 and about 59 cents; $2, 1 in 4.46 and about 62 cents; $5, 1 in 3.94 and about 70 cents; $10, 1 in 3.71 and about 77 cents; $20, 1 in 3.57 and about 79 cents; $30, 1 in 3.44 and about 81 cents; $50, 1 in 3.18 and about 82 cents. Payback tends to rise with price, but you still lose money on average at every price.
Are Michigan scratch-offs worth it, or do any pay back more than they cost?
Right now 1 of the 165 Michigan games on sale is expected to pay back more than it costs: 100X ($20). The typical game returns about 70 cents per dollar. A scratch-off that pays back more than it costs is rare and does not last long, so play for fun with money you can afford to lose. More on whether scratch-off tickets are worth it.
Should I buy Michigan games that are ending soon?
Sometimes, when good prizes are still left. No Michigan games are ending within the next 90 days, so there is no Ending Soon filter on this page right now. Bear in mind that scratch-off tickets do expire: in Michigan you have 365 days from the day you bought the ticket.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for educational purposes only. All data is sourced from the official Michigan lottery website and is updated regularly, but we cannot guarantee 100% accuracy. Lottery games are games of chance, and past performance does not guarantee future results. Please play responsibly and never spend more than you can afford to lose. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER.
