Black & Gold
State: Arkansas
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 10:40AM EDT
Image Credit: Arkansas State Lottery
Ticket Price: $10
Expected Value (EV): -$2.14
Starting Odds: 1 in 3.03
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 60.94
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 23,921.18
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 143,527.06
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 430,581.18 (37.99%)
Total 200,000.00 Prizes Remaining: 2 out of 3
Total 10,000.00 Prizes Remaining: 1 out of 2
Total 5,000.00 Prizes Remaining: 1 out of 2
About "Black & Gold" Scratch-Off Game in Arkansas
The "Black & Gold" scratch-off game is one of the lottery options available in Arkansas. The price of a ticket is $10.
The Expected Value (EV) of a ticket in Black & Gold is -$2.14, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 3.03.
The odds of winning at least $100 in Black & Gold are 1 in 60.94.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 23,921.18.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 143,527.06.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 10:40AM EDT, approximately 37.99% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in Arkansas's Black & Gold scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.00 | 226,396 | 86,930 | 1 in 5.01 | 1 in 4.95 | 1.06% |
| 15.00 | 37,788 | 14,178 | 1 in 29.99 | 1 in 30.37 | -1.26% |
| 20.00 | 60,382 | 22,643 | 1 in 18.77 | 1 in 19.02 | -1.31% |
| 40.00 | 2,809 | 1,037 | 1 in 403.48 | 1 in 415.22 | -2.91% |
| 50.00 | 27,572 | 10,252 | 1 in 41.11 | 1 in 42 | -2.17% |
| 100.00 | 15,511 | 5,753 | 1 in 73.07 | 1 in 74.84 | -2.43% |
| 200.00 | 3,256 | 1,192 | 1 in 348.09 | 1 in 361.23 | -3.77% |
| 500.00 | 293 | 103 | 1 in 3,868.16 | 1 in 4,180.4 | -8.07% |
| 1,000.00 | 36 | 14 | 1 in 31,482.54 | 1 in 30,755.8 | 2.31% |
| 5,000.00 | 2 | 1 | 1 in 566,685.75 | 1 in 430,581.18 | 24.02% |
| 10,000.00 | 2 | 1 | 1 in 566,685.75 | 1 in 430,581.18 | 24.02% |
| 200,000.00 | 3 | 2 | 1 in 377,790.5 | 1 in 215,290.59 | 43.01% |
How Are the Odds Calculated for Arkansas Scratch-Off Games?
The odds and statistics for Arkansas's scratch-off games are based on official lottery data processed through statistical models. This is to help players understand their chances of winning in Arkansas's scratch-off games. Here's how each metric is determined:
- Starting Odds: These are the official odds provided by the Arkansas lottery at the scratch-off game's launch. They indicate the probability of winning any prize when all tickets are still in circulation.
- Estimated % Tickets Remaining: If not provided by the state, this is estimated based on the number of claimed prizes relative to the game's original prize structure. For example, if a game started with 1 million scratch-off tickets and half of the top prizes have been claimed, it is estimated that about 50% of the scratch-off tickets have been sold.
- Current Odds to Win $100/$1,000/$10,000 or More: These odds indicate the likelihood of winning higher-tier prizes in Arkansas scratch-off games. They are determined by summing the probabilities of all applicable prize amounts using the current odds.
- Current Odds to Win the Grand Prize: This metric shows the probability of winning the game's largest prize, adjusted for the estimated remaining tickets and current odds.
- Expected Value (EV): EV represents the average return of a single scratch-off ticket based on the current prizes remaining. It is calculated by multiplying each prize amount by its probability of winning (prizes remaining ÷ estimated tickets remaining), summing these values, and subtracting the ticket price. A positive EV indicates an expected profit per ticket, while a negative EV indicates an expected loss.
Games, prizes, and odds for Arkansas scratch-off games are sourced directly fromThe Official Arkansas Lottery website.