What Are Scratch Off Remaining Prizes?
When a state lottery launches a scratch off game, it prints a fixed number of tickets with a fixed number of prizes built into that print run — a set number of top prizes, a set number of mid-tier prizes, and so on. As players buy tickets and scratch winners, those prizes get claimed. Remaining prizes is simply the count of prizes, at each prize level, that have not yet been claimed — based on the latest data the state lottery has published.
A simple example
Say a $10 scratch off game launched with 20 top prizes of $50,000 each. If the official lottery data shows 14 of those prizes have been claimed so far, the game has 6 top prizes remaining. That number can change daily as more winning tickets are claimed and reported.
Why this matters
A scratch off game can stay on store shelves long after some — or even all — of its top prizes have been claimed. Checking remaining prize data gives you more transparency about a game before you spend money on it. It does not tell you which ticket in a roll will win, and it does not improve your odds of winning — it only shows what has already been publicly reported as claimed or unclaimed.
Responsible gaming reminder: Lottery games are a form of gambling and should only be played for entertainment, within a budget you can afford to lose. Remaining prize data does not predict winners, does not improve your odds, and is not a recommendation to buy any specific ticket. If gambling stops being fun, free help is available — see our Responsible Gaming Resources.
Always verify with the official source: Remaining prize data can change quickly and is only as current as the last time a state lottery published it. Before buying a ticket, always confirm current prize availability on the official state lottery website. iGamingNavigator is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by any state lottery.
See remaining prize data across every automated state on our Remaining Prizes page, or browse a specific game's prize tier breakdown to see remaining counts at every prize level.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are scratch off remaining prizes?+
Remaining prizes are the count of prizes at each prize level that have not yet been claimed for a scratch off game, based on the latest publicly available lottery data.
What does remaining mean?+
Remaining means "not yet claimed as of the last published update" — it is not a live, real-time count, and it can change as more tickets are scratched and reported.
Does this data predict winners?+
No. This information does not predict winners, improve odds, or guarantee any outcome. It is for research and comparison only.
How often is lottery data updated?+
Automated states are checked regularly by iGamingNavigator, but the underlying data is only as current as each state lottery's own last published update.
Why should I verify with the official lottery source?+
State lotteries are the only authoritative source for current prize availability. Always confirm before purchasing a ticket.