If you want to buy a whole roll of scratch off tickets, you need to know how many are in a roll.
Believe it or not, the number of tickets in a roll can vary quite a lot. It’s a bit of a balancing act because they need to print rolls that are not too bulky to fit in retailers ticket holders.
And not so small that the retailers are forever having to get new rolls out.
The Breakdown: Ticket Count by Price
So let’s break down the number of tickets in a roll by their individual price. This will give us a better understanding of the variety and how many tickets you get if you buy a whole roll.
Keep in mind, these figures are a general guide as this does vary a bit depending on the game and which state.
| Ticket Price | Tickets per Roll | Total Roll Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $1 | 250 | $250 |
| $2 | 100 | $200 |
| $3 | 100 | $300 |
| $5 | 80 | $400 |
| $10 | 50 | $500 |
| $20 | 30 | $600 |
| $30 | 30 | $900 |
| $50 | 20 | $1000 |
Why the Variation?
The bottom line: it’s mostly determined by ticket price.
The lower the ticket price the more tickets on a roll. To a limit that fits the retailers display counters.
The high priced tickets have a lot less on a roll. But sell more slowly, so that’s still OK with retailers not having to change rolls too much. They have less tickets per roll to try and keep a sensible total value per roll. Otherwise a single ticket roll would end up being worth over $10,000!
So it’s a compromise.
Don’t Judge a Ticket by Its Price
In conclusion, the number of tickets in a roll varies with the price of the ticket. As the price goes up, the number of tickets in a roll typically goes down, but the total value of the roll stays fairly consistent. So, next time you’re considering buying a roll, you’ll have a better idea of what you’re getting into.
Remember, though, the best part of the lottery is the thrill of the game, not just the potential payoff. Happy scratching y’all!
Questions
Remember: these are typical quantities. There is some variation across the different lottery companies.
How many tickets are in a roll of $1 scratch offs?
There are typically 250 tickets in a roll of $1 scratch off tickets, totaling to $250 per roll.
How many tickets are in a roll of $2 scratch offs?
In a roll of $2 scratch off tickets, you will usually find 100 tickets, amounting to $200 for the entire roll.
How many tickets are in a roll of $3 scratch offs?
A roll of $3 scratch off tickets generally contains 100 tickets, making the roll worth $300 in total.
How many tickets are in a roll of $5 scratch offs?
For $5 scratch off tickets, you can expect around 80 tickets in a roll, adding up to $400 for the roll.
How many tickets are in a roll of $10 scratch offs?
A roll of $10 scratch off tickets typically has 50 tickets, thus the whole roll costs $500.
How many tickets are in a roll of $20 scratch offs?
You will usually find 30 tickets in a roll of $20 scratch off tickets, making the roll worth $600 in total.
How many tickets are in a roll of $30 scratch offs?
In a roll of $30 scratch off tickets, there are generally 30 tickets, which totals to $900 for the roll.
How many tickets are in a roll of $50 scratch offs?
A roll of $50 scratch off tickets typically contains 20 tickets, thus amounting to $1000 for the entire roll.
By Wanda Tipton September 18, 2023 - 8:18 pm
Can I buy a whole roll of $1.00 scratch offs?
By Dean September 18, 2023 - 9:46 pm
You sure can. You might need to find a friendly retailer who isn’t busy at the time as somebody will need to get a new roll (probably locked up out the back) and activate it before they can sell it to you. But no reason in principle that you can’t buy a whole roll of tickets.