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All Top Prizes Have Been Claimed

This game no longer has any top prize tickets available. While you can still win smaller prizes, the largest prizes have all been claimed.

$225,000 PAYDAY!

Game #978 • KY

$225,000 PAYDAY! - Kentucky Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket

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Key Statistics

Ticket Price
$10
Top Prize
$225,000
Top Prizes Left
0
Overall Odds
1 in 3.25
Expected ROI
-36.0%
Expected Value
$6.40
Weeks in Market
53
Game Ends
Apr 30, 2026

Top Prize Status

Original Top Prize
$225,000
Current Top Prize
$225,000
Top Prizes Remaining
0

All top prize tickets have been claimed. The highest-value prizes are no longer available.

Prize Pool Analysis

Total Payout at Launch
$14,570,000
Current Prize Pool
$970,560
Payout Percentage
6.7%
Total Prizes at Launch
627,377
Total Prizes Remaining
46,689

Ticket Statistics

Total Tickets Printed
2,038,975
Estimated Tickets Remaining
151,739
% Tickets Remaining
7.4%

Should You Play $225,000 PAYDAY! Right Now?

$225,000 PAYDAY! is a $10 scratch-off that has been on the market for 53 weeks. The ROI is -36.0%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $6.40 in prize value. All top prizes have been claimed — focus on lower tiers if you're still interested. Among the 18 active $10 games in Kentucky, $225,000 PAYDAY! ranks #16 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 $225,000 PAYDAY! ($10) ticket, consider buying 5x Jefferson ($2). This combination delivers $9.80 in expected value compared to $6.40 for the single ticket — a 53.3% improvement. It also gives you a 69.7% chance of winning at least one prize versus 30.8% 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
$225,000 3 0 3 0.0% 1 in 679,658 N/A → 0%
$1,000 6 0 6 0.0% 1 in 339,829 N/A → 0%
$500 3,043 198 2,845 6.5% 1 in 670 1 in 766 ↓ 13%
$200 11,900 771 11,129 6.5% 1 in 171 1 in 197 ↓ 13%
$100 8,925 585 8,340 6.6% 1 in 228 1 in 259 ↓ 12%
$50 25,500 1,670 23,830 6.5% 1 in 80 1 in 91 ↓ 12%
$25 34,000 2,326 31,674 6.8% 1 in 60 1 in 65 ↓ 8%
$20 68,000 4,482 63,518 6.6% 1 in 30 1 in 34 ↓ 11%
$15 170,000 12,200 157,800 7.2% 1 in 12 1 in 12 ↓ 4%
$10 306,000 24,457 281,543 8.0% 1 in 7 1 in 6 ↑ 7%

* 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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