$225,000 PAYDAY!
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Ticket Price: $10
Expected Value (EV): -$2.86
Starting Odds: 1 in 3.25
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 85.52
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 228,044.11
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 684,132.33
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 2,052,397 (98.84%)
Total $225,000 Prizes Remaining: 3 out of 3
Total $1,000 Prizes Remaining: 6 out of 6
Total $500 Prizes Remaining: 3,070 out of 3,103
About "$225,000 PAYDAY!" Scratch-Off Game in Kentucky
The "$225,000 PAYDAY!" scratch-off game is one of the lottery options available in Kentucky. The price of a ticket is $10.
The Expected Value (EV) of a ticket in $225,000 PAYDAY! is -$2.86, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 3.25.
The odds of winning at least $100 in $225,000 PAYDAY! are 1 in 85.52.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 228,044.11.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 684,132.33.
As of the last update on 09/09/2025 at 07:08AM EDT, approximately 98.84% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in Kentucky's $225,000 PAYDAY! scratch-off game.
Prize Chart for "$225,000 PAYDAY!"
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10 | 311,619 | 308,012 | 1 in 6.66 | 1 in 6.66 | 0.01% |
| $15 | 173,165 | 171,103 | 1 in 11.99 | 1 in 12 | -0.03% |
| $20 | 69,305 | 68,508 | 1 in 29.96 | 1 in 29.96 | 0.01% |
| $25 | 34,633 | 34,243 | 1 in 59.96 | 1 in 59.94 | 0.04% |
| $50 | 25,927 | 25,642 | 1 in 80.09 | 1 in 80.04 | 0.06% |
| $100 | 9,029 | 8,930 | 1 in 229.99 | 1 in 229.83 | 0.07% |
| $200 | 12,151 | 11,990 | 1 in 170.9 | 1 in 171.18 | -0.16% |
| $500 | 3,103 | 3,070 | 1 in 669.21 | 1 in 668.53 | 0.1% |
| $1,000 | 6 | 6 | 1 in 346,093 | 1 in 342,066.17 | 1.16% |
| $225,000 | 3 | 3 | 1 in 692,186 | 1 in 684,132.33 | 1.16% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ticket price of "$225,000 PAYDAY!?"
Each ticket costs $10, 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 "$225,000 PAYDAY!?"
The grand prize you can win playing "$225,000 PAYDAY!" is $225,000.
What is the smallest prize you can win playing "$225,000 PAYDAY!?"
The smallest prize for "$225,000 PAYDAY!" is $10.
What were the original odds of winning any prize?
The starting odds of winning any prize are approximately 1 in 1 in 3.25.
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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