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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.

Emerald 8s

Game #230 • MS

Emerald 8s - Mississippi Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket

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Key Statistics

Ticket Price
$2
Top Prize
$20,000
Top Prizes Left
0
Overall Odds
1 in 4.54
Expected ROI
-41.9%
Expected Value
$1.16
Weeks in Market
7

Top Prize Status

Original Top Prize
$20,000
Current Top Prize
$20,000
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
$1,274,725
Current Prize Pool
$294,079
Payout Percentage
23.1%
Total Prizes at Launch
221,209
Total Prizes Remaining
55,707

Ticket Statistics

Total Tickets Printed
1,004,288
Estimated Tickets Remaining
252,909
% Tickets Remaining
25.2%

Should You Play Emerald 8s Right Now?

Emerald 8s is a $2 scratch-off that has been on the market for 7 weeks. The ROI is -41.9%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $1.16 in prize value. All top prizes have been claimed — focus on lower tiers if you're still interested. Among the 29 active $2 games in MS, Emerald 8s ranks #22 by expected value. If you're looking for the best value at this price point, also consider Cash Grab ($1.35 EV) and High Roller ($1.31 EV).

Alternative Strategy

Instead of buying one Emerald 8s ($2) ticket, consider buying 2x Rapid Refund ($1). This combination delivers $1.20 in expected value compared to $1.16 for the single ticket — a 3.1% improvement. It also gives you a 37.2% chance of winning at least one prize versus 22.0% 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
$20,000 2 0 2 0.0% 1 in 502,144 N/A → 0%
$2,000 5 1 4 20.0% 1 in 200,858 1 in 252,909 ↓ 21%
$200 169 39 130 23.1% 1 in 5,943 1 in 6,485 ↓ 8%
$100 690 165 525 23.9% 1 in 1,455 1 in 1,533 ↓ 5%
$50 2,686 546 2,140 20.3% 1 in 374 1 in 463 ↓ 19%
$20 6,682 1,563 5,119 23.4% 1 in 150 1 in 162 ↓ 7%
$10 20,086 4,619 15,467 23.0% 1 in 50 1 in 55 ↓ 9%
$5 90,449 21,827 68,622 24.1% 1 in 11 1 in 12 ↓ 4%
$2 100,440 26,947 73,493 26.8% 1 in 10 1 in 9 ↑ 7%

* 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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