Lucky Dog

Game #0650 • MI

Lucky Dog - Michigan Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket

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Key Statistics

Ticket Price
$1
Top Prize
$5,000
Top Prizes Left
1
Overall Odds
1 in 4.60
Expected ROI
-41.8%
Expected Value
$0.58

Top Prize Status

Original Top Prize
$5,000
Current Top Prize
$5,000
Top Prizes Remaining
1

Top prizes are still available! There are 1 top prize ticket(s) remaining.

Prize Pool Analysis

Total Payout at Launch
$6,456,723
Current Prize Pool
$2,199,172
Payout Percentage
34.1%
Total Prizes at Launch
2,328,028
Total Prizes Remaining
821,194

Ticket Statistics

Total Tickets Printed
10,708,928
Estimated Tickets Remaining
3,777,492
% Tickets Remaining
35.3%

Should You Play Lucky Dog Right Now?

Lucky Dog is a $1 scratch-off. The ROI is -41.8%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $0.58 in prize value. Only 1 of the original 3 top prizes remains — act fast if you're chasing the big one. Top prize odds are holding steady with a -5.5% change since launch. Among the 27 active $1 games in Michigan, Lucky Dog ranks #17 by expected value. If you're looking for the best value at this price point, also consider It's Intermission Time! ($0.71 EV) and Whoa Nelly! ($0.71 EV).

Alternative Strategy

Instead of buying one Lucky Dog ($1) ticket, consider buying 2x Some Like It Hot ($0). This combination delivers $0.70 in expected value compared to $0.58 for the single ticket — a 20.8% improvement. It also gives you a 35.7% chance of winning at least one prize versus 21.7% with the single ticket.

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
$5,000 3 1 2 33.3% 1 in 3,569,643 1 in 3,777,492 ↓ 6%
$50 1,075 339 736 31.5% 1 in 9,962 1 in 11,143 ↓ 11%
$20 14,251 4,646 9,605 32.6% 1 in 751 1 in 813 ↓ 8%
$10 85,691 27,944 57,747 32.6% 1 in 125 1 in 135 ↓ 8%
$5 549,503 180,938 368,565 32.9% 1 in 19 1 in 21 ↓ 7%
$2 821,023 292,846 528,177 35.7% 1 in 13 1 in 13 ↑ 1%
$1 856,482 314,480 542,002 36.7% 1 in 13 1 in 12 ↑ 4%

* 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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