COLD HARD CASH

Game #1882 • GA

COLD HARD CASH - Georgia Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket

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Key Statistics

Ticket Price
$5
Top Prize
$300,000
Top Prizes Left
2
Overall Odds
1 in 3.63
Expected ROI
-24.4%
Expected Value
$3.78
Weeks in Market
11
Game Ends
Dec 13, 2035

Top Prize Status

Original Top Prize
$300,000
Current Top Prize
$300,000
Top Prizes Remaining
2

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

Prize Pool Analysis

Total Payout at Launch
$17,850,014
Current Prize Pool
$5,474,811
Payout Percentage
30.7%
Total Prizes at Launch
1,350,239
Total Prizes Remaining
398,945

Ticket Statistics

Total Tickets Printed
4,901,368
Estimated Tickets Remaining
1,448,170
% Tickets Remaining
29.5%

Should You Play COLD HARD CASH Right Now?

COLD HARD CASH is a $5 scratch-off that has been on the market for 11 weeks. The ROI is -24.4%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $3.78 in prize value. There are 2 of the original 3 top prizes still available. Top prize odds have improved by 125.6% since launch — a dramatic shift in your favor. Among the 24 active $5 games in Georgia, COLD HARD CASH ranks #6 by expected value. If you're looking for the best value at this price point, also consider ATLANTA FALCONS ($5.00 EV) and GOLD Premium Play ($4.40 EV). Play responsibly — lottery games are for entertainment.

Analysis based on current remaining prizes and our ROI model. Updated April 18, 2026.

Prize Breakdown

Prize Amount Total Prizes Remaining Claimed % Left Original Odds Estimated Odds Change
$300,000 3 2 1 66.7% 1 in 1,633,789 1 in 724,085 ↑ 126%
$500 6,992 1,963 5,029 28.1% 1 in 701 1 in 738 ↓ 5%
$200 8,935 2,530 6,405 28.3% 1 in 549 1 in 572 ↓ 4%
$100 8,589 2,466 6,123 28.7% 1 in 571 1 in 587 ↓ 3%
$50 11,176 3,114 8,062 27.9% 1 in 439 1 in 465 ↓ 6%
$25 22,474 6,210 16,264 27.6% 1 in 218 1 in 233 ↓ 6%
$20 27,542 7,784 19,758 28.3% 1 in 178 1 in 186 ↓ 4%
$15 163,057 45,808 117,249 28.1% 1 in 30 1 in 32 ↓ 5%
$10 163,218 46,819 116,399 28.7% 1 in 30 1 in 31 ↓ 3%
$7 183,662 53,763 129,899 29.3% 1 in 27 1 in 27 ↓ 0.93%
$5 489,443 151,055 338,388 30.9% 1 in 10 1 in 10 ↑ 4%
$5 265,148 77,431 187,717 29.2% 1 in 18 1 in 19 ↓ 1%

* 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 18, 2026

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