Black Pearls
Image Credit: Kentucky State Lottery
Ticket Price: $5
Expected Value (EV): -$1.65
Starting Odds: 1 in 3.76
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 193.74
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 26,136.09
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 418,177.5
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 836,355 (17.2%)
Total $50,000 Prizes Remaining: 2 out of 8
Total $1,000 Prizes Remaining: 30 out of 205
Total $500 Prizes Remaining: 550 out of 3,621
About "Black Pearls" Scratch-Off Game in Kentucky
The "Black Pearls" scratch-off game is one of the lottery options available in Kentucky. The price of a ticket is $5.
The Expected Value (EV) of a ticket in Black Pearls is -$1.65, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 3.76.
The odds of winning at least $100 in Black Pearls are 1 in 193.74.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 26,136.09.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 418,177.5.
As of the last update on 09/09/2025 at 07:09AM EDT, approximately 17.2% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in Kentucky's Black Pearls scratch-off game.
Prize Chart for "Black Pearls"
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5 | 729,860 | 132,077 | 1 in 6.66 | 1 in 6.33 | 4.96% |
| $10 | 291,953 | 47,876 | 1 in 16.66 | 1 in 17.47 | -4.88% |
| $15 | 145,974 | 22,709 | 1 in 33.31 | 1 in 36.83 | -10.56% |
| $20 | 48,658 | 7,672 | 1 in 99.94 | 1 in 109.01 | -9.08% |
| $50 | 48,658 | 7,784 | 1 in 99.94 | 1 in 107.45 | -7.51% |
| $100 | 24,358 | 3,735 | 1 in 199.64 | 1 in 223.92 | -12.16% |
| $500 | 3,621 | 550 | 1 in 1,342.94 | 1 in 1,520.65 | -13.23% |
| $1,000 | 205 | 30 | 1 in 23,720.92 | 1 in 27,878.5 | -17.53% |
| $50,000 | 8 | 2 | 1 in 607,848.63 | 1 in 418,177.5 | 31.2% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ticket price of "Black Pearls?"
Each ticket costs $5, giving you a chance to win prizes ranging from small amounts to the top jackpot.
What is the jackpot or highest prize you can win playing "Black Pearls?"
The grand prize you can win playing "Black Pearls" is $50,000.
What is the smallest prize you can win playing "Black Pearls?"
The smallest prize for "Black Pearls" is $5.
What were the original odds of winning any prize?
The starting odds of winning any prize are approximately 1 in 1 in 3.76.
How Are the Odds Calculated for Kentucky Scratch-Off Games?
The odds and statistics for Kentucky'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 Kentucky's scratch-off games. Here's how each metric is determined:
- Starting Odds: These are the official odds provided by the Kentucky 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 Kentucky 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 Kentucky scratch-off games are sourced directly fromThe Official Kentucky Lottery website.
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