HIT $5,000
Image Credit: Kentucky State Lottery
Ticket Price: $30
Expected Value (EV): -$6.66
Starting Odds: 1 in 2.23
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 20.83
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 2,117.78
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: N/A
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 364,259 (33.25%)
Total $5,000 Prizes Remaining: 35 out of 100
Total $2,500 Prizes Remaining: 137 out of 400
Total $500 Prizes Remaining: 1,308 out of 3,849
About "HIT $5,000" Scratch-Off Game in Kentucky
The "HIT $5,000" scratch-off game is one of the lottery options available in Kentucky. The price of a ticket is $30.
The Expected Value (EV) of a ticket in HIT $5,000 is -$6.66, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 2.23.
The odds of winning at least $100 in HIT $5,000 are 1 in 20.83.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 2,117.78.
As of the last update on 09/09/2025 at 07:09AM EDT, approximately 33.25% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in Kentucky's HIT $5,000 scratch-off game.
Prize Chart for "HIT $5,000"
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30 | 219,390 | 73,414 | 1 in 4.99 | 1 in 4.96 | 0.63% |
| $40 | 146,260 | 48,268 | 1 in 7.49 | 1 in 7.55 | -0.76% |
| $50 | 73,130 | 24,176 | 1 in 14.98 | 1 in 15.07 | -0.58% |
| $100 | 36,565 | 12,122 | 1 in 29.96 | 1 in 30.05 | -0.3% |
| $200 | 11,549 | 3,885 | 1 in 94.85 | 1 in 93.76 | 1.15% |
| $500 | 3,849 | 1,308 | 1 in 284.61 | 1 in 278.49 | 2.15% |
| $2,500 | 400 | 137 | 1 in 2,738.68 | 1 in 2,658.82 | 2.92% |
| $5,000 | 100 | 35 | 1 in 10,954.71 | 1 in 10,407.4 | 5% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ticket price of "HIT $5,000?"
Each ticket costs $30, 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 "HIT $5,000?"
The grand prize you can win playing "HIT $5,000" is $5,000.
What is the smallest prize you can win playing "HIT $5,000?"
The smallest prize for "HIT $5,000" is $30.
What were the original odds of winning any prize?
The starting odds of winning any prize are approximately 1 in 1 in 2.23.
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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