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$1Pocket Change
Game #0741 · $1 ticket · Data as of 8/5/2026
Serious Score 52Overall odds: 1 in 5Medium Confidence
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Pocket Change is a $1 instant games from the Michigan Lottery with overall odds of 1 in 5.
Returning 59¢ per dollar, Pocket Change falls in the middle of the pack for Michigan instant games at this price. The return rate has held relatively steady since this game launched.
Of the original 51 top prizes worth $500 each, 21 are still available. Prizes are distributed across many tiers, giving players frequent smaller wins. Notably, you have a 1 in 5 chance of at least breaking even, better than most games at this price.
Ranked #3 among $1 instant games in Michigan, this is one of the top picks at this price point.
Roughly 44% of printed tickets are still in circulation.
Key Metrics
60dSerious Score52
Current Rate59¢Original: 61¢ · Shift: -2¢
Overall RankN/Aall US games
Tickets Remaining (Estimated)
7.5Mof 16.8M printed
~183 days left
Win Probabilities
60dTop Prize$500
21 of 51 leftDistributed
P(Breakeven)1 in 5(21.4133%)
Any Prize
1 in 5
≥ $500
1 in 355,657
Common Questions
What are the odds of winning Pocket Change?
The overall odds of winning any prize on Pocket Change are 1 in 5.
How much does a Pocket Change ticket cost?
A Pocket Change ticket costs $1.
What is the top prize for Pocket Change?
The top prize for Pocket Change is $500, with 21 prizes still remaining.
How many Pocket Change tickets are left?
An estimated 7.5M tickets remain, approximately 44% of the total printed.