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$500,000 Winter Ice Michigan $5 scratch ticket$5

$500,000 Winter Ice

Game #0615 · $5 ticket · Data as of 8/5/2026

Serious Score 37Overall odds: 1 in 4Medium Confidence
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About This Game

$500,000 Winter Ice is a $5 instant games from the Michigan Lottery with overall odds of 1 in 4.

With a current return of 70¢ per dollar, this game offers solid value among Michigan instant games. The return rate has held relatively steady since this game launched.

Of the original 2 top prizes worth $500K each, 1 are still available. Prizes are distributed across many tiers, giving players frequent smaller wins. Notably, you have a 1 in 4 chance of at least breaking even, better than most games at this price.

Ranked #24 among $5 games in Michigan, there are higher-rated options at this price point. Check our Michigan rankings for the current top picks.

Roughly 34% of printed tickets are still in circulation.

Key Metrics

60d
Serious Score37
Current Rate70¢Original: 70¢ · Shift: 0¢
Overall RankN/Aall US games
Tickets Remaining (Estimated)
1.5Mof 4.4M printed

Win Probabilities

60d
Top Prize$500K
1 of 2 leftDistributed
P(Breakeven)1 in 4(24.6914%)
Any Prize
1 in 4
≥ $500
1 in 187,084
≥ $1K
1 in 1,496,558
≥ $5K
1 in 1,496,558
≥ $10K
1 in 1,496,558
≥ $100K
1 in 1,496,670
≥ $200K
1 in 1,496,669
≥ $500K
1 in 1,496,669

Common Questions

What are the odds of winning $500,000 Winter Ice?
The overall odds of winning any prize on $500,000 Winter Ice are 1 in 4.
How much does a $500,000 Winter Ice ticket cost?
A $500,000 Winter Ice ticket costs $5.
What is the top prize for $500,000 Winter Ice?
The top prize for $500,000 Winter Ice is $500,000, with 1 prizes still remaining.
How many $500,000 Winter Ice tickets are left?
An estimated 1.5M tickets remain, approximately 34% of the total printed.