Merry & Bright (#1172) is a $5 South Dakota scratch-off ticket. 1 of 3 top prizes remaining. Published overall odds are 1 in 4.11. It ranks #19 among 32 eligible South Dakota scratch-offs. Official source: South Dakota Lottery.
Updated
Merry & Bright has 1 of 3 top prizes remaining in South Dakota, with about 87.6% of all listed prize tiers claimed.
Merry & Bright top prize remaining
1
out of 3 originally printed
Overall prize claim rate
87.6%
of all listed prize tiers claimed
| Tier | Prize Amount | Total Prizes | Remaining | Claimed % | Published Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | $10K | 3 | 1 | 66.7% | 1 in 60000.00 |
| 2nd | $500 | 16 | 1 | 93.8% | 1 in 11250.00 |
| 3rd | $100 | 332 | 13 | 96.1% | 1 in 555.56 |
| 4th | $50 | 2,980 | 201 | 93.3% | 1 in 61.22 |
| 5th | $20 | 6,084 | 652 | 89.3% | 1 in 30.00 |
| 6th | $15 | 6,104 | 540 | 91.2% | 1 in 30.00 |
| 7th | $10 | 10,617 | 1,328 | 87.5% | 1 in 17.14 |
| 8th | $5 | 18,252 | 2,749 | 84.9% | 1 in 10.00 |
Merry & Bright lists published overall odds of 1 in 4.11 for winning any prize. Top-prize and profit odds are narrower and change as tickets and prizes are claimed.
Overall odds (any prize)
1 in 4.11
Includes break-even and lower-tier prizes
Published top prize odds
1 in 60000
Original odds at launch for the top tier
Best published profit odds
1 in 17.14
Strongest listed odds for prizes above $5
Merry & Bright currently ranks #19 of 32 eligible South Dakota scratch-offs in Lottery Valley's composite ranking. Rankings reflect published odds, remaining prizes, and expected value — not a guarantee of profit.
South Dakota scratch-off ranking
#19 of 32
among eligible South Dakota scratch-offs
Prize pool claim rate
87.6%
Higher claim rates mean fewer prizes remain
Scheduled end date
November 17, 2026
Sales may end earlier if top prizes are claimed
See the best South Dakota scratch-off tickets to buy for a ranked shortlist across the full state database.
Merry & Bright is game #1172 in the South Dakota Lottery scratch-off portfolio. It costs $5 with a $10K top prize.
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Common questions about Merry & Bright remaining prizes, odds, availability, and ticket details in South Dakota.
A Merry & Bright scratch-off ticket costs $5 in South Dakota.
The top prize for Merry & Bright is $10,000.
As of the last update, Merry & Bright has 1 top prizes remaining out of 3 originally printed.
The published overall odds of winning any prize on Merry & Bright are 1 in 4.11. Individual prize tiers have different odds, shown in the remaining-prizes table on this page.
Among published tiers that pay more than the $5 ticket price, the strongest listed odds on Merry & Bright are 1 in 17.14. Overall odds include break-even prizes, so they are not the same as profit odds.
Merry & Bright is listed as an active South Dakota scratch-off with remaining prize data published by the state lottery. Availability at retail stores can vary by location.
Merry & Bright is scheduled to end on November 17, 2026. South Dakota may end sales earlier if all top prizes are claimed before that date.
Small Merry & Bright prizes can usually be claimed at authorized South Dakota lottery retailers. Larger prizes typically require a claim form and visit to a lottery office. See the official South Dakota lottery site for current claim thresholds and deadlines.
Remaining prizes, odds, and ticket details for Merry & Bright come from published South Dakota Lottery data synced to Lottery Valley and last updated on October 4, 2026. Always confirm final ticket details on the official lottery site before buying.
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