Gold Bar 7s

Game #2195 • VA

Gold Bar 7s - Virginia 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 3.71
Expected ROI
-26.7%
Expected Value
$7.33
Weeks in Market
172

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
$26,058,910
Current Prize Pool
$5,813,410
Payout Percentage
22.3%
Total Prizes at Launch
971,416
Total Prizes Remaining
213,790

Ticket Statistics

Total Tickets Printed
3,603,953
Estimated Tickets Remaining
793,160
% Tickets Remaining
22.0%

Should You Play Gold Bar 7s Right Now?

Gold Bar 7s is a $10 scratch-off that has been on the market for 172 weeks. The ROI is -26.7%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $7.33 in prize value. Only 1 of the original 3 top prizes remains — act fast if you're chasing the big one. Top prize odds have improved by 51.5% since launch — a dramatic shift in your favor. Among the 12 active $10 games in Virginia, Gold Bar 7s ranks #6 by expected value. If you're looking for the best value at this price point, also consider Power Payout Multiplier ($8.44 EV) and Mega 777s ($7.59 EV).

Alternative Strategy

Instead of buying one Gold Bar 7s ($10) ticket, consider buying 2x RED 7S DOUBLER ($5). This combination delivers $7.38 in expected value compared to $7.33 for the single ticket — a 0.6% improvement. It also gives you a 45.8% chance of winning at least one prize versus 27.0% 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 1 2 33.3% 1 in 1,201,318 1 in 793,160 ↑ 51%
$60,000 3 1 2 33.3% 1 in 1,201,318 1 in 793,160 ↑ 51%
$4,000 60 21 39 35.0% 1 in 60,066 1 in 37,770 ↑ 59%
$2,000 180 40 140 22.2% 1 in 20,022 1 in 19,829 ↑ 0.97%
$400 2,995 639 2,356 21.3% 1 in 1,203 1 in 1,241 ↓ 3%
$200 12,032 2,608 9,424 21.7% 1 in 300 1 in 304 ↓ 2%
$100 22,546 4,793 17,753 21.3% 1 in 160 1 in 165 ↓ 3%
$80 15,002 3,203 11,799 21.4% 1 in 240 1 in 248 ↓ 3%
$50 54,003 11,660 42,343 21.6% 1 in 67 1 in 68 ↓ 2%
$40 54,016 11,613 42,403 21.5% 1 in 67 1 in 68 ↓ 2%
$20 450,320 98,704 351,616 21.9% 1 in 8 1 in 8 ↓ 0.41%
$10 360,256 80,507 279,749 22.3% 1 in 10 1 in 10 ↑ 2%

* 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 Gold Bar 7s 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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