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All Top Prizes Have Been Claimed

This game no longer has any top prize tickets available. While you can still win smaller prizes, the largest prizes have all been claimed.

$30,000 Thrill

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Game #507 • MI

$30,000 Thrill - Michigan Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket

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Key Statistics

Ticket Price
$5
Top Prize
$30,000
Top Prizes Left
0
Overall Odds
1 in 3.63
Expected ROI
-31.1%
Expected Value
$3.45

Top Prize Status

Original Top Prize
$30,000
Current Top Prize
$30,000
Top Prizes Remaining
0

All top prize tickets have been claimed. The highest-value prizes are no longer available.

Prize Pool Analysis

Total Payout at Launch
$2,454,000
Current Prize Pool
$461,400
Payout Percentage
18.8%
Total Prizes at Launch
180,602
Total Prizes Remaining
36,874

Ticket Statistics

Total Tickets Printed
655,585
Estimated Tickets Remaining
133,852
% Tickets Remaining
20.4%

Should You Play $30,000 Thrill Right Now?

$30,000 Thrill is a $5 scratch-off. The ROI is -31.1%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $3.45 in prize value. All top prizes have been claimed — focus on lower tiers if you're still interested. Among the 39 active $5 games in Michigan, $30,000 Thrill ranks #32 by expected value. If you're looking for the best value at this price point, also consider WILD WIN$ ($3.74 EV) and $3,000,000 Payout ($3.71 EV).

Alternative Strategy

Instead of buying one $30,000 Thrill ($5) ticket, consider buying 2x Blowout Bonanza ($2) + 1x Let Freedom Ring ($1). This combination delivers $3.65 in expected value compared to $3.45 for the single ticket — a 5.9% improvement. It also gives you a 65.3% chance of winning at least one prize versus 27.5% with the single ticket.

Analysis based on current remaining prizes and our ROI model. Updated May 27, 2026.

Prize Breakdown

Prize Amount Total Prizes Remaining Claimed % Left Original Odds Estimated Odds Change
$30,000 2 0 2 0.0% 1 in 327,793 N/A → 0%
$200 4,200 769 3,431 18.3% 1 in 156 1 in 174 ↓ 10%
$75 4,200 776 3,424 18.5% 1 in 156 1 in 172 ↓ 10%
$50 4,200 777 3,423 18.5% 1 in 156 1 in 172 ↓ 9%
$15 12,600 2,479 10,121 19.7% 1 in 52 1 in 54 ↓ 4%
$10 12,600 2,600 10,000 20.6% 1 in 52 1 in 51 ↑ 1%
$5 142,800 29,473 113,327 20.6% 1 in 5 1 in 5 ↑ 1%

* 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 $30,000 Thrill 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 27, 2026

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