Gold Rush $10

Game #779 • KY

Gold Rush $10 - Kentucky Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket

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Key Statistics

Ticket Price
$10
Top Prize
$250,000
Top Prizes Left
1
Overall Odds
1 in 3.45
Expected ROI
-31.5%
Expected Value
$6.85
Weeks in Market
292
Game Ends
Apr 30, 2026

Top Prize Status

Original Top Prize
$250,000
Current Top Prize
$250,000
Top Prizes Remaining
1

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

Prize Pool Analysis

Total Payout at Launch
$34,275,000
Current Prize Pool
$5,073,510
Payout Percentage
14.8%
Total Prizes at Launch
1,390,059
Total Prizes Remaining
214,674

Ticket Statistics

Total Tickets Printed
4,795,703
Estimated Tickets Remaining
740,625
% Tickets Remaining
15.4%

Should You Play Gold Rush $10 Right Now?

Gold Rush $10 is a $10 scratch-off that has been on the market for 292 weeks. The ROI is -31.5%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $6.85 in prize value. Only 1 of the original 4 top prizes remains — act fast if you're chasing the big one. Top prize odds have improved by 62.0% since launch — a dramatic shift in your favor. Among the 18 active $10 games in Kentucky, Gold Rush $10 ranks #14 by expected value. If you're looking for the best value at this price point, also consider Kentucky Jackpot ($7.80 EV) and Winter Ice ($7.75 EV).

Alternative Strategy

Instead of buying one Gold Rush $10 ($10) ticket, consider buying 5x Jefferson ($2). This combination delivers $9.80 in expected value compared to $6.85 for the single ticket — a 43.1% improvement. It also gives you a 69.7% chance of winning at least one prize versus 29.0% with the single ticket. Play responsibly — lottery games are for entertainment.

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
$250,000 4 1 3 25.0% 1 in 1,198,926 1 in 740,625 ↑ 62%
$5,000 15 2 13 13.3% 1 in 319,714 1 in 370,313 ↓ 14%
$1,000 320 41 279 12.8% 1 in 14,987 1 in 18,064 ↓ 17%
$500 9,000 1,209 7,791 13.4% 1 in 533 1 in 613 ↓ 13%
$250 20,720 2,840 17,880 13.7% 1 in 231 1 in 261 ↓ 11%
$100 32,000 4,492 27,508 14.0% 1 in 150 1 in 165 ↓ 9%
$50 48,000 6,780 41,220 14.1% 1 in 100 1 in 109 ↓ 9%
$25 160,000 22,198 137,802 13.9% 1 in 30 1 in 33 ↓ 10%
$20 160,000 22,976 137,024 14.4% 1 in 30 1 in 32 ↓ 7%
$15 160,000 22,798 137,202 14.2% 1 in 30 1 in 32 ↓ 8%
$10 800,000 131,337 668,663 16.4% 1 in 6 1 in 6 ↑ 6%

* 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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