The current odds of winning any prize on BIG BANK PAYDAY are 1 in 4.03 (24.84%), recalculated from the prizes still unclaimed. That covers every prize, from the smallest up to the $500,000 top prize.
Has anyone won the top prize on BIG BANK PAYDAY, and how many are left?
Yes. 2 of the 3 $500,000 top prizes have been claimed, and 1 is still unclaimed, as of Oct 22, 2026. We estimate about 50% of the game's 1,590,114 tickets are still unsold.
Is BIG BANK PAYDAY still on sale?
Yes. BIG BANK PAYDAY is on sale at Virginia Lottery retailers, and the lottery hasn’t announced an end date.
How does BIG BANK PAYDAY compare to other $10 Virginia scratchers?
Among the 10 $10 Virginia scratchers on sale, BIG BANK PAYDAY ranks #6 for odds of breaking even, with 1 in 4.03 tickets winning at least the $10 ticket price back. Right now the $10 game with the best odds of breaking even is 20X THE MONEY, where 1 in 3.66 tickets wins at least $10 back.
What are the odds of winning each prize on BIG BANK PAYDAY?
BIG BANK PAYDAY has 10 prize levels. Odds are for winning that amount or more on one ticket. Current odds, from the prizes still unclaimed: $500,000 at 1 in 793,383 (1 of 3 left); $50,000+ at 1 in 264,461 (2 of 4 left); $2,000+ at 1 in 79,338 (7 of 10 left); $500+ at 1 in 4,154 (181 of 359 left); $200+ at 1 in 975 (623 of 1,329 left); $100+ at 1 in 93.3 (7,687 of 15,880 left); $50+ at 1 in 23.1 (25,876 of 52,968 left); $30+ at 1 in 18 (9,769 of 19,889 left); $20+ at 1 in 6.75 (73,394 of 149,064 left); $10+ at 1 in 4.03 (79,573 of 159,019 left).
What are the odds of breaking even on BIG BANK PAYDAY?
The odds of winning at least your $10 back on one BIG BANK PAYDAY ticket are 1 in 4.03 (24.84%). The odds of winning more than you paid are 1 in 6.75 (14.82%).
How much is a BIG BANK PAYDAY scratcher?
BIG BANK PAYDAY costs $10 per ticket. It is sold at authorized Virginia Lottery retailers throughout the state.
Are Virginia Scratchers the same as scratch-offs?
Yes — Virginia scratchers and Virginia scratch-offs are the same thing: a paper lottery ticket you scratch to reveal whether it wins. The Virginia Lottery lists them under "Scratchers" on its own site. "Scratchers" is simply what most players in Virginia call them, while "scratch-off" and "scratch ticket" are the terms used in other states. Every game ranked on this page is the same physical ticket, whichever name you use for it.
When was BIG BANK PAYDAY released?
BIG BANK PAYDAY, a $10 Virginia scratcher, was released on Aug 4, 2026 by the Virginia Lottery.
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