$50 Large

Game #474 • MI

$50 Large - Michigan Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket

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Key Statistics

Ticket Price
$2
Top Prize
$50,000
Top Prizes Left
3
Overall Odds
1 in 4.57
Expected ROI
-37.8%
Expected Value
$1.24

Top Prize Status

Original Top Prize
$50,000
Current Top Prize
$50,000
Top Prizes Remaining
3

Top prizes are still available! There are 3 top prize ticket(s) remaining.

Prize Pool Analysis

Total Payout at Launch
$16,246,400
Current Prize Pool
$9,352,214
Payout Percentage
57.6%
Total Prizes at Launch
2,818,794
Total Prizes Remaining
1,645,350

Ticket Statistics

Total Tickets Printed
12,881,888
Estimated Tickets Remaining
7,519,249
% Tickets Remaining
58.4%

Should You Play $50 Large Right Now?

$50 Large is a $2 scratch-off. The ROI is -37.8%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $1.24 in prize value. There are 3 of the original 5 top prizes still available. Top prize odds are holding steady with a 2.8% change since launch. Among the 30 active $2 games in Michigan, $50 Large ranks #18 by expected value. If you're looking for the best value at this price point, also consider Blowout Bonanza ($1.47 EV) and Suit Up ($1.45 EV).

Alternative Strategy

Instead of buying one $50 Large ($2) ticket, consider buying 2x It's Intermission Time! ($1). This combination delivers $1.42 in expected value compared to $1.24 for the single ticket — a 14.2% improvement. It also gives you a 37.7% chance of winning at least one prize versus 21.9% with the single ticket. Play responsibly — lottery games are for entertainment.

Analysis based on current remaining prizes and our ROI model. Updated April 12, 2026.

Prize Breakdown

Prize Amount Total Prizes Remaining Claimed % Left Original Odds Estimated Odds Change
$50,000 5 3 2 60.0% 1 in 2,576,378 1 in 2,506,416 ↑ 3%
$100 12,922 7,288 5,634 56.4% 1 in 997 1 in 1,032 ↓ 3%
$50 36,476 20,517 15,959 56.2% 1 in 353 1 in 366 ↓ 4%
$20 128,804 73,366 55,438 57.0% 1 in 100 1 in 102 ↓ 2%
$10 321,963 183,766 138,197 57.1% 1 in 40 1 in 41 ↓ 2%
$5 386,506 225,046 161,460 58.2% 1 in 33 1 in 33 ↓ 0.25%
$4 643,962 373,313 270,649 58.0% 1 in 20 1 in 20 ↓ 0.68%
$2 1,288,156 762,051 526,105 59.2% 1 in 10 1 in 10 ↑ 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.

Additional Information

Last Updated: April 12, 2026

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