You must be 18 years of age or older to use Tirage. This site provides lottery data for entertainment purposes only — it does not sell tickets or facilitate gambling.
LEARN
Clear, accurate explainers on how scratch-off lotteries actually work — the odds, the codes, the value, and how to choose a game worth playing. No hype, no myths.
How Scratch-Off Odds Actually Work
Every scratch-off ticket prints an 'overall odds' figure like '1 in 4.2' — but that single number hides most of what determines whether a game is worth playing. Here's how the odds really work.
6 min read
Do Scratch-Off Odds Change Over Time?
Yes and no. Your chance of winning any prize on a single ticket is fixed for a game's entire life. But the value of what's left to win changes every single day — and that's the part worth tracking.
5 min read
What Do the Codes on Scratch-Off Tickets Mean?
Scratch-off tickets are covered in codes — barcodes, serial numbers, pack numbers, and sometimes letter codes. Here's what each one is for, and the truth about the 'secret winning code' myth.
6 min read
How to Pick a Scratch-Off Ticket Worth Playing
If you're going to play, a little data goes a long way. Here's a repeatable way to pick the strongest scratch-off available in your state — and the habits that quietly cost players money.
5 min read
Expected Value in Scratch-Offs: A Plain-English Guide
Expected value is the single most useful number for comparing scratch-offs — and it's simpler than it sounds. Here's what it means and how to use it.
5 min read
Looking for a specific metric? See the glossary →