Emerald 8s Extra Play
Image Credit: Connecticut State Lottery
Ticket Price: $5
Starting Odds: 1 in 4.06
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 172.52
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 87,788.53
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 460,889.77
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 1,843,559.08 (88.87%)
Total $50,000 Prizes Remaining: 4 out of 4
Total $5,000 Prizes Remaining: 17 out of 20
Total $500 Prizes Remaining: 77 out of 87
About "Emerald 8s Extra Play" Scratch Game in Connecticut
The "Emerald 8s Extra Play" scratch game is one of the lottery options available in Connecticut. The price of a ticket is $5.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 4.06.
The odds of winning at least $100 in Emerald 8s Extra Play are 1 in 172.52.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 87,788.53.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 460,889.77.
As of the last update on 12/15/2025 at 07:45AM EST, approximately 88.87% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in Connecticut's Emerald 8s Extra Play scratch game.
Prize Chart for "Emerald 8s Extra Play"
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5 | 207,469 | 184,688 | 1 in 10 | 1 in 9.98 | 0.17% |
| $10 | 207,429 | 184,361 | 1 in 10 | 1 in 10 | 0.01% |
| $20 | 46,682 | 41,403 | 1 in 44.44 | 1 in 44.53 | -0.2% |
| $30 | 20,745 | 18,353 | 1 in 100 | 1 in 100.45 | -0.45% |
| $50 | 16,609 | 14,680 | 1 in 124.9 | 1 in 125.58 | -0.55% |
| $100 | 12,008 | 10,588 | 1 in 172.76 | 1 in 174.12 | -0.79% |
| $500 | 87 | 77 | 1 in 23,844.83 | 1 in 23,942.33 | -0.41% |
| $5,000 | 20 | 17 | 1 in 103,725 | 1 in 108,444.65 | -4.55% |
| $50,000 | 4 | 4 | 1 in 518,625 | 1 in 460,889.77 | 11.13% |
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How Are the Odds Calculated for Connecticut Scratch Games?
- Starting Odds: Official odds at launch for winning any prize.
- Estimated % Tickets Remaining: Based on prizes claimed vs original prize structure.
- Current Odds to Win Higher Prizes: Likelihood of winning prizes like $100/$1,000/$10,000 using current odds.
- Current Odds to Win the Top Prize: Probability of winning the top prize adjusted for remaining tickets.
- Expected Value (EV): Average return per ticket based on prizes remaining.
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