Emerald 8s
State: Georgia
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 10:55AM EDT
Image Credit: Georgia State Lottery
Ticket Price: $5
Starting Odds: 1 in 3.45
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 935.59
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 67,362.4
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 202,087.2
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 404,174.4 (6.36%)
Total $488,888 Prizes Remaining: 2 out of 3
Total $8,000 Prizes Remaining: 4 out of 30
Total $500 Prizes Remaining: 12 out of 212
About "Emerald 8s" Scratch-Off Game in Georgia
The "Emerald 8s" scratch-off game is one of the lottery options available in Georgia. The price of a ticket is $5.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 3.45.
The odds of winning at least $100 in Emerald 8s are 1 in 935.59.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 67,362.4.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 202,087.2.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 10:55AM EDT, approximately 6.36% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in Georgia's Emerald 8s scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5 | 636,144 | 51,173 | 1 in 9.99 | 1 in 7.9 | 20.96% |
| $8 | 450,695 | 33,668 | 1 in 14.11 | 1 in 12 | 14.89% |
| $10 | 318,080 | 11,787 | 1 in 19.99 | 1 in 34.29 | -71.57% |
| $15 | 106,028 | 5,979 | 1 in 59.96 | 1 in 67.6 | -12.75% |
| $20 | 185,577 | 7,498 | 1 in 34.26 | 1 in 53.9 | -57.36% |
| $25 | 35,750 | 1,117 | 1 in 177.82 | 1 in 361.84 | -103.48% |
| $28 | 22,191 | 2,479 | 1 in 286.47 | 1 in 163.04 | 43.09% |
| $30 | 36,064 | 1,206 | 1 in 176.27 | 1 in 335.14 | -90.12% |
| $50 | 30,479 | 877 | 1 in 208.57 | 1 in 460.86 | -120.96% |
| $58 | 4,221 | 471 | 1 in 1,506.08 | 1 in 858.12 | 43.02% |
| $88 | 4,231 | 465 | 1 in 1,502.52 | 1 in 869.19 | 42.15% |
| $100 | 12,139 | 392 | 1 in 523.7 | 1 in 1,031.06 | -96.88% |
| $200 | 808 | 22 | 1 in 7,867.76 | 1 in 18,371.56 | -133.5% |
| $500 | 212 | 12 | 1 in 29,986.55 | 1 in 33,681.2 | -12.32% |
| $8,000 | 30 | 4 | 1 in 211,904.98 | 1 in 101,043.6 | 52.32% |
| $488,888 | 3 | 2 | 1 in 2,119,049.8 | 1 in 202,087.2 | 90.46% |
How Are the Odds Calculated for Georgia Scratch-Off Games?
The odds and statistics for Georgia'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 Georgia's scratch-off games. Here's how each metric is determined:
- Starting Odds: These are the official odds provided by the Georgia 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 Georgia 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 Georgia scratch-off games are sourced directly fromThe Official Georgia Lottery website.