Merry & Bright Scratch Off - South Dakota Lottery Odds & Remaining Prizes
$5State:South Dakota
Released:Sep 16, 2025
End Date:Nov 16, 2026
Data Updated:Nov 12, 2026
Merry & Bright Scratch Off - South Dakota Lottery Odds & Remaining Prizes
$5State:South Dakota
Released:Sep 16, 2025
End Date:Nov 16, 2026
Data Updated:Nov 12, 2026
Game Prizes
Below are all game prizes. Odds shown are for winning that amount or more for a single ticket.
1 of 3 Left
33% remaining
$10,000
Current odds to win:1 in 25,595
1 of 16 Left
6% remaining
$500+
Current odds to win:1 in 12,798
13 of 332 Left
4% remaining
$100+
Current odds to win:1 in 1,706
194 of 2,980 Left
7% remaining
$50+
Current odds to win:1 in 122
627 of 6,084 Left
10% remaining
$20+
Current odds to win:1 in 30.6
515 of 6,104 Left
8% remaining
$15+
Current odds to win:1 in 18.9
1,294 of 10,617 Left
12% remaining
$10+
Current odds to win:1 in 9.68
2,680 of 18,252 Left
15% remaining
$5+
Current odds to win:1 in 4.81
Printed Tickets
All Tickets:
182,435
Remaining:25,595
Sold:156,840
14%Left
Ranking methodology reviewed by Bishop Woosley, former Director of the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery and NASPL President.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Merry & Bright
What are the odds of winning Merry & Bright?
The current odds of winning any prize on Merry & Bright are 1 in 4.81 (20.80%), recalculated from the prizes still unclaimed. That covers every prize, from the smallest up to the $10,000 top prize.
Has anyone won the top prize on Merry & Bright, and how many are left?
Yes. 2 of the 3 $10,000 top prizes have been claimed, and 1 is still unclaimed, as of Nov 12, 2026. We estimate about 14% of the game's 182,435 tickets are still unsold.
Is Merry & Bright still on sale?
Yes. Merry & Bright is on sale at South Dakota Lottery retailers, and sales are scheduled to end on Nov 16, 2026.
What are the odds of winning each prize on Merry & Bright?
Merry & Bright has 8 prize levels. Odds are for winning that amount or more on one ticket. Current odds, from the prizes still unclaimed: $10,000 at 1 in 25,595 (1 of 3 left); $500+ at 1 in 12,798 (1 of 16 left); $100+ at 1 in 1,706 (13 of 332 left); $50+ at 1 in 122 (194 of 2,980 left); $20+ at 1 in 30.6 (627 of 6,084 left); $15+ at 1 in 18.9 (515 of 6,104 left); $10+ at 1 in 9.68 (1,294 of 10,617 left); $5+ at 1 in 4.81 (2,680 of 18,252 left).
What are the odds of breaking even on Merry & Bright?
The odds of winning at least your $5 back on one Merry & Bright ticket are 1 in 4.81 (20.80%). The odds of winning more than you paid are 1 in 9.68 (10.33%).
How much is a Merry & Bright scratch-off?
Merry & Bright costs $5 per ticket. It is sold at authorized South Dakota Lottery retailers throughout the state.
When was Merry & Bright released?
Merry & Bright, a $5 South Dakota scratch-off, was released on Sep 16, 2025 by the South Dakota Lottery.
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