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Notes on Florida scratch-offs — methodology, dead games, and what the numbers say.
Dead Games — Still on the Shelf, Top Prizes Already Gone
July 4, 2026 · 2 min read · dead-games, explainer
A "dead" scratch-off is one whose top prizes are all claimed — yet it keeps selling at full price. It's legal, it's disclosed online, and it's invisible at the counter.
How The Scratch Sheet Works
July 4, 2026 · 3 min read · methodology, explainer
Printed odds never change, but a scratch-off's real value does — as prizes get claimed. Here's how we measure what a ticket is actually worth today.
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