Game No. 2686 - $30,000 Gold Rush
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Ticket Price: $2
Expected Value (EV): -$0.70
Starting Odds: 1 in 4.28
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 1,371.09
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 104,372.1
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 1,548,186.22
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 9,289,117.32 (100%)
Total $30,000 Prizes Remaining: 6 out of 6
Total $1,000 Prizes Remaining: 83 out of 83
Total $100 Prizes Remaining: 6,686 out of 6,686
About "Game No. 2686 - $30,000 Gold Rush" Scratch-Off Game in Texas
The "Game No. 2686 - $30,000 Gold Rush" scratch-off game is one of the lottery options available in Texas. The price of a ticket is $2.
The Expected Value (EV) of a ticket in Game No. 2686 - $30,000 Gold Rush is -$0.70, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 4.28.
The odds of winning at least $100 in Game No. 2686 - $30,000 Gold Rush are 1 in 1,371.09.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 104,372.1.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 1,548,186.22.
As of the last update on 09/09/2025 at 08:05AM EDT, approximately 100% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in Texas's Game No. 2686 - $30,000 Gold Rush scratch-off game.
Prize Chart for "Game No. 2686 - $30,000 Gold Rush"
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2 | 941,029 | 941,015 | 1 in 9.87 | 1 in 9.87 | -0% |
| $4 | 545,010 | 545,001 | 1 in 17.04 | 1 in 17.04 | -0% |
| $5 | 210,438 | 210,436 | 1 in 44.14 | 1 in 44.14 | 0% |
| $8 | 198,245 | 198,241 | 1 in 46.86 | 1 in 46.86 | -0% |
| $10 | 123,885 | 123,884 | 1 in 74.98 | 1 in 74.98 | 0% |
| $20 | 123,889 | 123,888 | 1 in 74.98 | 1 in 74.98 | 0% |
| $30 | 10,364 | 10,364 | 1 in 896.3 | 1 in 896.29 | 0% |
| $50 | 9,182 | 9,182 | 1 in 1,011.68 | 1 in 1,011.67 | 0% |
| $100 | 6,686 | 6,686 | 1 in 1,389.36 | 1 in 1,389.34 | 0% |
| $1,000 | 83 | 83 | 1 in 111,918.67 | 1 in 111,917.08 | 0% |
| $30,000 | 6 | 6 | 1 in 1,548,208.33 | 1 in 1,548,186.22 | 0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ticket price of "Game No. 2686 - $30,000 Gold Rush?"
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 "Game No. 2686 - $30,000 Gold Rush?"
The grand prize you can win playing "Game No. 2686 - $30,000 Gold Rush" is $30,000.
What is the smallest prize you can win playing "Game No. 2686 - $30,000 Gold Rush?"
The smallest prize for "Game No. 2686 - $30,000 Gold Rush" is $2.
What were the original odds of winning any prize?
The starting odds of winning any prize are approximately 1 in 1 in 4.28.
How Are the Odds Calculated for Texas Scratch-Off Games?
The odds and statistics for Texas'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 Texas's scratch-off games. Here's how each metric is determined:
- Starting Odds: These are the official odds provided by the Texas 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 Texas 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 Texas scratch-off games are sourced directly fromThe Official Texas Lottery website.
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