Beat the Heat
Image Credit: Oregon State Lottery
Ticket Price: $2
Expected Value (EV): -$0.79
Starting Odds: 1 in 3.75
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 5,341.67
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 240,375
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 240,375
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 240,375 (13.7%)
Total $10,000 Prizes Remaining: 1 out of 2
Total $500 Prizes Remaining: 2 out of 10
Total $100 Prizes Remaining: 42 out of 151
About "Beat the Heat" Scratch-it in Oregon
The "Beat the Heat" scratch-it is one of the lottery options available in Oregon. The price of a ticket is $2.
The Expected Value (EV) of a ticket in Beat the Heat is -$0.79, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 3.75.
The odds of winning at least $100 in Beat the Heat are 1 in 5,341.67.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 240,375.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 240,375.
As of the last update on 12/08/2025 at 10:04AM EST, approximately 13.7% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in Oregon's Beat the Heat scratch-it.
Prize Chart for "Beat the Heat"
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2 | 85,418 | 32,021 | 1 in 8 | 1 in 7.51 | 6.17% |
| $3 | 34,525 | 12,591 | 1 in 19 | 1 in 19.09 | -0.48% |
| $4 | 21,387 | 7,844 | 1 in 31 | 1 in 30.64 | 1.15% |
| $5 | 14,821 | 5,177 | 1 in 44 | 1 in 46.43 | -5.53% |
| $10 | 9,844 | 3,353 | 1 in 67 | 1 in 71.69 | -7% |
| $20 | 6,574 | 2,216 | 1 in 100 | 1 in 108.47 | -8.47% |
| $40 | 1,541 | 482 | 1 in 427 | 1 in 498.7 | -16.79% |
| $50 | 1,243 | 371 | 1 in 529 | 1 in 647.91 | -22.48% |
| $100 | 151 | 42 | 1 in 4,354 | 1 in 5,723.21 | -31.45% |
| $500 | 10 | 2 | 1 in 65,746 | 1 in 120,187.5 | -82.81% |
| $10,000 | 2 | 1 | 1 in 328,947 | 1 in 240,375 | 26.93% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scratch-it price of "Beat the Heat"?
Each ticket costs $2, 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 "Beat the Heat"?
The grand prize you can win playing "Beat the Heat" is $10,000.
What is the smallest prize you can win playing "Beat the Heat"?
The smallest prize for "Beat the Heat" is $2.
What were the original odds of winning any prize?
The starting odds of winning any prize are approximately 1 in 1 in 3.75.
How are the odds calculated for Oregon scratch-its?
The odds and statistics for Oregon's scratch-its are based on official lottery data processed through statistical models. This is to help players understand their chances of winning in Oregon's scratch-its.
- Starting Odds: These are the official odds provided by the Oregon lottery at the scratch-it'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-its and half of the top prizes have been claimed, it is estimated that about 50% of the scratch-its 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 Oregon scratch-its. 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-it 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.
Where does Scratch-Off Hub get information on Oregon lottery scratch-its, odds, prizes remaining, and tickets remaining?
Games, prizes, and odds for Oregon scratch-its are sourced directly from The Official Oregon Lottery Website.
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