Black Diamond Dazzler

Game #122 • KY

Black Diamond Dazzler - Kentucky Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket

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Key Statistics

Ticket Price
$10
Top Prize
$250,000
Top Prizes Left
2
Overall Odds
1 in 3.49
Expected ROI
-27.7%
Expected Value
$7.23
Weeks in Market
19

Top Prize Status

Original Top Prize
$250,000
Current Top Prize
$250,000
Top Prizes Remaining
2

Top prizes are still available! There are 2 top prize ticket(s) remaining.

Prize Pool Analysis

Total Payout at Launch
$14,589,750
Current Prize Pool
$7,713,790
Payout Percentage
52.9%
Total Prizes at Launch
584,044
Total Prizes Remaining
305,507

Ticket Statistics

Total Tickets Printed
2,038,313
Estimated Tickets Remaining
1,066,219
% Tickets Remaining
52.3%

Should You Play Black Diamond Dazzler Right Now?

Black Diamond Dazzler is a $10 scratch-off that has been on the market for 19 weeks. The ROI is -27.7%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $7.23 in prize value. There are 2 of the original 3 top prizes still available. Top prize odds are holding steady with a 27.6% change since launch. Among the 16 active $10 games in Kentucky, Black Diamond Dazzler ranks #5 by expected value. If you're looking for the best value at this price point, also consider Kentucky Jackpot ($7.85 EV) and Winter Ice ($7.80 EV).

Alternative Strategy

Instead of buying one Black Diamond Dazzler ($10) ticket, consider buying 5x Jefferson ($2). This combination delivers $9.48 in expected value compared to $7.23 for the single ticket — a 31.0% improvement. It also gives you a 69.7% chance of winning at least one prize versus 28.7% with the single ticket. Play responsibly — lottery games are for entertainment.

Analysis based on current remaining prizes and our ROI model. Updated May 27, 2026.

Prize Breakdown

Prize Amount Total Prizes Remaining Claimed % Left Original Odds Estimated Odds Change
$250,000 3 2 1 66.7% 1 in 679,438 1 in 533,110 ↑ 27%
$1,000 6 2 4 33.3% 1 in 339,719 1 in 533,110 ↓ 36%
$500 3,060 1,572 1,488 51.4% 1 in 666 1 in 678 ↓ 2%
$250 5,950 3,120 2,830 52.4% 1 in 343 1 in 342 ↑ 0.24%
$100 11,900 6,249 5,651 52.5% 1 in 171 1 in 171 ↑ 0.39%
$50 19,125 9,956 9,169 52.1% 1 in 107 1 in 107 ↓ 0.48%
$25 102,000 52,924 49,076 51.9% 1 in 20 1 in 20 ↓ 0.81%
$20 170,000 88,317 81,683 52.0% 1 in 12 1 in 12 ↓ 0.68%
$10 272,000 143,365 128,635 52.7% 1 in 7 1 in 7 ↑ 0.76%

* Original odds based on total tickets printed. Estimated odds calculated from remaining tickets and prizes. Positive change (↑) means better odds now than at launch.

Historical Trends

This section tracks how Black Diamond Dazzler has performed over time. Daily prize claims, top prize depletion events, and overall prize pool changes are computed by comparing consecutive daily snapshots of remaining prizes at each tier.

Additional Information

Last Updated: May 27, 2026

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