Gold Rush (Older)
Image Credit: British Columbia Lottery
7
VALUESCORE
Poor
The British Columbia sells Gold Rush (Older) at CA$1 a ticket. Its published overall odds are 1 in 4.55. CA$10,000 is the top prize, and 0 of 3 are still in play. Most prizes have already been claimed (13% remaining). Its ValueScore is 7/100 (Poor). Against the rest of the state it is 97th out of 103 British Columbia scratch-offs. At its own price point it is 11th of the 11 active $1 games in British Columbia.
Overall Odds
1 in 4.55
Exp. Value
No Data
Top Prize
CA$10,000
Top Prizes Left
0 / 3
Prizes Remaining
13%
ValueScore™
7 / 100
Poor
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Not enough data to calculate expected value for this game.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA$10,000 | 1 in 1,000,000 | 3 | 0 | Claimed |
| CA$1,000 | 1 in 600,000 | 5 | 1 | 20% |
| CA$500 | 1 in 600,000 | 5 | 1 | 20% |
| CA$50 | 1 in 300,000 | 11 | 1 | 9% |
| CA$20 | 1 in 15,000 | - | Not reported | - |
| CA$10 | 1 in 1,500 | - | Not reported | - |
| CA$8 | 1 in 417 | - | Not reported | - |
| CA$5 | 1 in 50 | - | Not reported | - |
| CA$3 | 1 in 15 | - | Not reported | - |
| CA$2 | 1 in 8 | - | Not reported | - |
“Not reported” = the lottery publishes remaining-prize counts for its top prizes only.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
7
VALUESCORE
Poor
7
out of 100
Expected Value
0/40
Prize Quality
1/25
Win Frequency
0/20
Inventory Health
4/15
Updated: 9/4/2026
Game Details
- State
- British Columbia
- Game Number
- 31115019
- Ticket Price
- CA$1
- Start Date
- 9/8/2025
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 9/4/2026
Official Source
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$1.00 per ticket · 1 in 4.55 overall odds
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Gold Rush (Older) scratch-off a good buy?
Gold Rush (Older) has a ValueScore of 7/100, which is among the lowest-rated tickets in British Columbia. The combination of poor expected value, limited prizes, or heavily depleted inventory makes it a poor choice compared to alternatives. Check other games before buying.
How much does Gold Rush (Older) cost?
Gold Rush (Older) costs CA$1 per ticket in British Columbia. All ScratchCheck figures for this game (expected value, ValueScore, and top prize analysis) are calculated against this CA$1 ticket price.
What are the odds of winning the Gold Rush (Older) scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with Gold Rush (Older) are 1 in 4.55. This means roughly 1 in every 5 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for Gold Rush (Older)?
The top prize for Gold Rush (Older) is CA$10,000. All 3 top prizes have already been claimed. This game no longer has a top prize available, so you may want to consider a different game.
What are the prizes for Gold Rush (Older)?
Gold Rush (Older) offers 10 distinct prize levels: CA$10,000 (3 total), CA$1,000 (5 total), CA$500 (5 total), CA$50 (11 total), CA$20, CA$10, CA$8, CA$5, CA$3, and CA$2. The full prize breakdown with odds and remaining counts is listed in the prize table on this page.
How many prizes are left in Gold Rush (Older)?
Based on our latest data, 13% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 3 out of 24 total). The vast majority of prizes have been claimed. This game is close to being retired.
How is Gold Rush (Older) rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates Gold Rush (Older) at 7 out of 100 using ValueScore™, a composite rating built from four factors: Expected Value, Prize Quality, Win Frequency, and Inventory Health. Scores of 80 or above are Excellent, 60 to 79 Good, 40 to 59 Fair, 20 to 39 Below Average, and below 20 is Poor. The score updates automatically as prizes are claimed and data refreshes.
When was Gold Rush (Older) released?
Gold Rush (Older) was released by the British Columbia Lottery on September 8, 2025. It has been on sale for roughly 12 months, so a meaningful portion of prizes has likely been claimed.
How often is Gold Rush (Older) data updated on ScratchCheck?
Gold Rush (Older) data comes directly from the official British Columbia Lottery and is refreshed daily, so the odds and remaining prize counts you see match the lottery's latest published figures.