$200,000 Payday offers multiple prize tiers. The top prizes include $200,000, $1,000, $500. There are 12 different prize levels in total, ranging from smaller instant wins to the grand prize.

The overall odds of winning any prize on $200,000 Payday are approximately 1 in 4 (25.08%). This includes all prize tiers from small wins to the top prize.

The odds of winning a prize equal to or greater than the $5 ticket price are approximately 1 in 7 (14.21%). This represents your chance of at least breaking even on your purchase.

$200,000 Payday costs $5 per ticket. It is available at authorized South Carolina Lottery retailers throughout the state.

Yes — South Carolina scratch tickets and South Carolina scratch-offs are the same thing: a paper lottery ticket you scratch to reveal whether it wins. The South Carolina Lottery lists them under "Scratch-Offs" on its own site. "Scratch Tickets" is simply what most players in South Carolina call them, while "scratch-off" and "scratch ticket" are the terms used in other states. In South Carolina, "instant games" and "instant tickets" mean these same paper tickets you buy at a retailer — not the lottery's online games. Every game ranked on this page is the same physical ticket, whichever name you use for it.

$200,000 Payday, a South Carolina scratch-off, was released on 2026-08-04 by the South Carolina Lottery. Check remaining prizes to see current availability of top prizes.

Yes. ScratchOdds uses the same mathematical analysis that helped Princeton grads win $6M+ from the lottery. By showing you which games have the best remaining prizes and current odds—not just initial odds—you avoid terrible games and focus on better opportunities. Users regularly find games with 3x-1,000x+ better odds than random selection.

Scratch-off odds change constantly as tickets sell and prizes are claimed—but most players don't know this. A game might start with 1-in-3 odds, but after half the tickets sell, your real odds could be 1-in-10 or worse if top prizes are gone. ScratchOdds calculates current odds based on remaining prizes and tickets left, not the outdated initial odds printed on tickets.

Your budget determines your actual odds. Here's the secret most players miss: buying 5 tickets of a $20 game often gives you better odds to win big than buying 1 ticket of a $100 game. Our algorithm calculates the optimal combination for your exact budget and goal—whether that's 10x $5 tickets, 2x $25 tickets, or any mix that maximizes your winning probability.

Yes! We scan lottery data before you buy, not tickets after. Think of it as a pre-purchase scanner—we analyze every game's remaining prizes and current odds so you can check which unscratched tickets are worth buying. Instead of scanning a ticket to see if you won (you scratch and check yourself), we help you pick winners before you even buy.

State lottery websites bury data across confusing pages that change daily. You'd need hours of calculations to find the best game. ScratchOdds does all the math instantly—tracking remaining prizes, calculating current odds (not initial), ranking games by your goal, and optimizing for your exact budget. We turn data chaos into a simple ranked list in 30 seconds.

Different scratch-offs excel at different things. Some maximize your chances of breaking even, while others target jackpots. Goals let you choose your strategy: Best Overall Game (balanced—recommended), Win a Jackpot ($50K-$5M+), Win a Big Prize ($500-$10K+), Win a Decent Prize ($50-$100+), Breakeven (highest win frequency), or Biggest Prizes (largest jackpots). Pick based on your risk tolerance.

We support 41+ states including all major lottery markets: Texas, California, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, Georgia, North Carolina, and 26+ more. We're actively adding new states. If your state sells scratch-offs (excluding Alabama, Alaska, Hawaii, Nevada, Utah), we likely support it or will soon.

Daily. We scan official state lottery websites every hour to track prize changes as tickets sell and prizes are claimed. The app shows your last sync timestamp so you always know how fresh the data is. Occasionally, state lottery website issues may cause delays, but we resolve these quickly.

Not at all. We do all the calculations for you. Just set your budget, pick your goal (what you want to win), and we show you a simple ranked list with color-coded badges. Green = great odds, red = avoid. The app is designed to be used in under 30 seconds while standing at the store deciding which ticket to buy.

No. ScratchOdds is free to download and use. You get access to real-time odds, game rankings, budget optimization, and search—everything you need to start making smarter picks. No credit card required, no hidden fees. Download now and start playing smarter today.

No—scratch-offs are still gambling, and the house always has an edge. We can't guarantee wins, but we guarantee you'll make mathematically smarter decisions. By avoiding games with terrible odds and focusing on games with better remaining prizes, you maximize your value and minimize wasted money. Think of it like counting cards—you're playing with better information than everyone else.