The Colorado Lottery sells $30,000 Golden Casino at $3 a ticket. Published overall odds: 1 in 3.32. The expected value is $0.63 per $1 spent, which is a below-average return compared to other scratch-offs. The top prize is $30,000. 50% of the total prize pool is still unclaimed, so about half the prizes remain. On ScratchCheck's 0-100 ValueScore it earns a 38 (Below Avg). Today it stands at 44th out of 86 Colorado scratch-offs; among $3 tickets it is 2nd of the 11 active $3 games in Colorado.
Overall Odds
1 in 3.32
Exp. Value
$0.63
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$30,000
Top Prizes Left
1
Prizes Remaining
50%
ValueScore™
38 / 100
Below Avg
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.63↓
BELOW AVERAGE
The numbers work against it: #44 of the 86 active games we track in Colorado.
Why
↓Just $0.63 of every $1 comes back on average, trailing most games.
- A reasonable chunk of the top and mid-tier prizes are still available, though not the majority.
- Wins hit often: about a 30% chance to win something per ticket (1 in 3.32), better than most games.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | 1 in 540,000 | 2 | 1 | 50% |
| $1,000 | 1 in 180,000 | 6 | Not reported | - |
| $500 | 1 in 17,143 | 63 | Not reported | - |
| $100 | 1 in 4,800 | 225 | Not reported | - |
| $50 | 1 in 4,800 | 225 | Not reported | - |
| $40 | 1 in 1,412 | 765 | Not reported | - |
| $30 | 1 in 200 | 5,400 | Not reported | - |
| $20 | 1 in 40 | 27,000 | Not reported | - |
| $10 | 1 in 50 | 21,600 | Not reported | - |
| $5 | 1 in 14 | 75,600 | Not reported | - |
| $3 | 1 in 6 | 194,400 | Not reported | - |
“Not reported” = the lottery publishes remaining-prize counts for its top prizes only.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
38
VALUESCORE
Below Avg
38
out of 100
Expected Value
8/40
Prize Quality
13/25
Win Frequency
16/20
Inventory Health
12/15
Updated: 9/4/2026
Game Details
- State
- Colorado
- Game Number
- 338
- Ticket Price
- $3
- Start Date
- 9/16/2024
- Payout %
- 63.0%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 9/4/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the $30,000 Golden Casino scratch-off a good buy?
$30,000 Golden Casino scores 38/100 on ValueScore, which is below average. The expected value, prize pool, or inventory health is weaker than most other tickets at this price. There are likely better options in Colorado at the $3 price point.
How much does $30,000 Golden Casino cost?
$30,000 Golden Casino costs $3 per ticket in Colorado. All ScratchCheck figures for this game (expected value, ValueScore, and top prize analysis) are calculated against this $3 ticket price.
What are the odds of winning the $30,000 Golden Casino scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with $30,000 Golden Casino are 1 in 3.32. This means roughly 1 in every 3 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for $30,000 Golden Casino?
The top prize for $30,000 Golden Casino is $30,000. As of our latest update, 1 top prize remains unclaimed.
What are the prizes for $30,000 Golden Casino?
$30,000 Golden Casino offers 11 distinct prize levels: $30,000 (2 total), $1,000 (6 total), $500 (63 total), $100 (225 total), $50 (225 total), $40 (765 total), $30 (5,400 total), $20 (27,000 total), $10 (21,600 total), $5 (75,600 total), and $3 (194,400 total). The full prize breakdown with odds and remaining counts is listed in the prize table on this page.
How many prizes are left in $30,000 Golden Casino?
Based on our latest data, 50% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 1 out of 2 total). Roughly half the prizes remain, which is typical for an active game.
How is $30,000 Golden Casino rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates $30,000 Golden Casino at 38 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 $30,000 Golden Casino released?
$30,000 Golden Casino was released by the Colorado Lottery on September 16, 2024. It has been on sale for over a year, so checking the remaining prize counts is important before buying.
How often is $30,000 Golden Casino data updated on ScratchCheck?
$30,000 Golden Casino data comes directly from the official Colorado Lottery and is refreshed daily, so the odds and remaining prize counts you see match the lottery's latest published figures.