What Does "Top Prizes Remaining" Mean?
Top prizes remainingis the number of the single largest advertised prize for a game that have not yet been claimed anywhere in the state, based on the lottery's latest published data. It is usually the headline number shown on a scratch off or Fast Play game's ticket and marketing material.
Example
A $20 game advertises a $1,000,000 top prize with 5 of them printed into the game at launch. If the state lottery's published data shows 2 of those $1,000,000 prizes have been claimed, the game has 3 top prizes remaining. Once that number reaches 0, the top prize is considered gone — see our Top Prize Gone page.
What it does not mean
A top prize being "remaining" does not mean it is guaranteed to be won, and it does not tell you which specific ticket at which specific retailer holds it. It also does not mean the game has better odds than a game with fewer top prizes remaining — always check a game's own published overall odds separately.
Responsible gaming reminder: This information does not predict winners, does not improve your odds, and is not a recommendation to buy any specific ticket. Only play with money you can afford to lose. See our Responsible Gaming Resources.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does top prizes remaining mean?+
Top prizes remaining is the number of the largest advertised prizes for a game that have not yet been claimed, based on the latest public lottery data.
What does remaining mean?+
Remaining means not yet claimed as of the last published update from the state lottery.
Can scratch off tickets still be sold after top prizes are gone?+
Yes. A game can remain on sale even after its top prize has been claimed, unless the state lottery officially closes the game. See our guide on this exact question for more detail.
Does this data predict winners?+
No. This tracker does not predict winners, improve odds, or guarantee any outcome.
How often is lottery data updated?+
Automated states are checked regularly, but the underlying figures are only as current as each lottery's own last published update.