It's Gold Outside - $ 2
State: New Jersey
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 11:37AM EDT
Image Credit: New Jersey State Lottery
Ticket Price: $2
Expected Value (EV): -$0.92
Starting Odds: 1 in 4.33
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 2,716.02
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 253,577.86
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 929,785.47
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 2,789,356.42 (37.9%)
Total $10,000 Prizes Remaining: 3 out of 8
Total $1,000 Prizes Remaining: 8 out of 24
Total $250 Prizes Remaining: 114 out of 349
About "It's Gold Outside - $ 2" Scratch-Off Game in New Jersey
The "It's Gold Outside - $ 2" scratch-off game is one of the lottery options available in New Jersey. The price of a ticket is $2.
The Expected Value (EV) of a ticket in It's Gold Outside - $ 2 is -$0.92, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 4.33.
The odds of winning at least $100 in It's Gold Outside - $ 2 are 1 in 2,716.02.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 253,577.86.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 929,785.47.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 11:37AM EDT, approximately 37.9% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in New Jersey's It's Gold Outside - $ 2 scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FREE $2 TICKET | 785,158 | 302,059 | 1 in 9.37 | 1 in 9.23 | 1.47% |
| $4 | 245,161 | 93,044 | 1 in 30.02 | 1 in 29.98 | 0.12% |
| $5 | 306,452 | 119,115 | 1 in 24.01 | 1 in 23.42 | 2.48% |
| $10 | 220,681 | 80,047 | 1 in 33.35 | 1 in 34.85 | -4.5% |
| $20 | 122,732 | 43,230 | 1 in 59.96 | 1 in 64.52 | -7.61% |
| $40 | 16,207 | 5,660 | 1 in 454.05 | 1 in 492.82 | -8.54% |
| $100 | 2,702 | 902 | 1 in 2,723.48 | 1 in 3,092.41 | -13.55% |
| $250 | 349 | 114 | 1 in 21,085.53 | 1 in 24,468.04 | -16.04% |
| $1,000 | 24 | 8 | 1 in 306,618.75 | 1 in 348,669.55 | -13.71% |
| $10,000 | 8 | 3 | 1 in 919,856.25 | 1 in 929,785.47 | -1.08% |
How Are the Odds Calculated for New Jersey Scratch-Off Games?
The odds and statistics for New Jersey'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 New Jersey's scratch-off games. Here's how each metric is determined:
- Starting Odds: These are the official odds provided by the New Jersey 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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey scratch-off games are sourced directly fromThe Official New Jersey Lottery website.