What Is Original Prize Count?
Original prize countshows how many prizes were available at a given prize tier when a scratch off game first launched. It's the starting point for every prize level — top prize down to the smallest tier — before any tickets were sold.
Example
If a $50,000 prize tier started with 160 prizes and the official lottery data now shows 52 remain, that means 108 of those prizes have already been claimed or are no longer available. The original count on its own doesn't tell you much — it's most useful compared side-by-side with the remaining count.
Why compare original to remaining
Comparing original prize count to remaining count at every tier — not just the top prize — gives a fuller picture of how much of a game has sold through. A game can have its top prize gone while still having most of its smaller prizes unclaimed, or vice versa. See our how to read prize tier data guide for a full tier-by-tier walkthrough.
Responsible gaming reminder: Original and remaining prize counts are informational only. They do not predict winners, do not improve your odds, and are not a recommendation of which ticket to buy. See our Responsible Gaming Resources.
Always verify with the official source: Original prize counts are set at a game's launch and published by the state lottery. Always confirm current figures on the official state lottery website.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is original prize count?+
Original prize count shows how many prizes were available when the scratch off game launched, at a given prize tier.
What does remaining mean?+
Remaining shows how many of those original prizes are still unclaimed based on the latest available lottery data.
Does a low remaining count mean the game is a bad choice?+
This tracker does not make ticket recommendations. Remaining counts are informational only and do not predict winners or improve odds.
How to read lottery prize tier data?+
Compare original and remaining counts at every prize tier, not just the top prize, for a fuller picture of a game's prize availability. See our dedicated guide for a full walkthrough.