Gold Rush $30

Game #761 • KY

Gold Rush $30 - Kentucky Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket

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Key Statistics

Ticket Price
$30
Top Prize
$2,514,835
Top Prizes Left
1
Overall Odds
1 in 2.60
Expected ROI
-22.7%
Expected Value
$23.18
Weeks in Market
320
Game Ends
Apr 30, 2026

Top Prize Status

Original Top Prize
$2,514,835
Current Top Prize
$2,514,835
Top Prizes Remaining
1

Top prizes are still available! There are 1 top prize ticket(s) remaining.

Prize Pool Analysis

Total Payout at Launch
$209,986,700
Current Prize Pool
$54,685,545
Payout Percentage
26.0%
Total Prizes at Launch
2,772,980
Total Prizes Remaining
907,498

Ticket Statistics

Total Tickets Printed
7,209,748
Estimated Tickets Remaining
2,359,494
% Tickets Remaining
32.7%

Should You Play Gold Rush $30 Right Now?

Gold Rush $30 is a $30 scratch-off that has been on the market for 320 weeks. The ROI is -22.7%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $23.18 in prize value. Only 1 of the original 20 top prizes remains — act fast if you're chasing the big one. Top prize odds are holding steady with a -100.0% change since launch. Among the 7 active $30 games in Kentucky, Gold Rush $30 ranks #4 by expected value. If you're looking for the best value at this price point, also consider Deluxe Gold ($23.99 EV) and Fastest Road to $3 Million™ ($23.61 EV).

Alternative Strategy

Instead of buying one Gold Rush $30 ($30) ticket, consider buying 15x Jefferson ($2). This combination delivers $29.41 in expected value compared to $23.18 for the single ticket — a 26.9% improvement. It also gives you a 97.2% chance of winning at least one prize versus 38.5% with the single ticket.

Analysis based on current remaining prizes and our ROI model. Updated April 12, 2026.

Prize Breakdown

Prize Amount Total Prizes Remaining Claimed % Left Original Odds Estimated Odds Change
$2,514,835 20 1 19 5.0% 1 in 360,487 1 in 2,359,494 ↓ 85%
$100,000 60 20 40 33.3% 1 in 120,162 1 in 117,975 ↑ 2%
$10,000 240 74 166 30.8% 1 in 30,041 1 in 31,885 ↓ 6%
$5,000 480 158 322 32.9% 1 in 15,020 1 in 14,934 ↑ 0.58%
$500 48,180 15,643 32,537 32.5% 1 in 150 1 in 151 ↓ 0.79%
$200 84,000 27,362 56,638 32.6% 1 in 86 1 in 86 ↓ 0.47%
$100 240,000 78,352 161,648 32.6% 1 in 30 1 in 30 ↓ 0.24%
$50 240,000 78,228 161,772 32.6% 1 in 30 1 in 30 ↓ 0.40%
$40 720,000 237,041 482,959 32.9% 1 in 10 1 in 10 ↑ 0.60%
$30 1,440,000 470,619 969,381 32.7% 1 in 5 1 in 5 ↓ 0.14%

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

Additional Information

Last Updated: April 12, 2026

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