5 HEARTS is one of the Colorado Lottery's $3 scratch-off games. Published overall odds: 1 in 3.57. Dollar for dollar, it pays back around $0.63 per $1, a below-average return for a scratch-off. The top prize is $30,000. Across every tier, 67% of prizes are still out there: most prizes are still available. On ScratchCheck's 0-100 ValueScore it earns a 34 (Below Avg). Today it stands at 55th out of 86 Colorado scratch-offs; among $3 tickets it is 5th of the 11 active $3 games in Colorado.
Overall Odds
1 in 3.57
Exp. Value
$0.63
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$30,000
Top Prizes Left
2
Prizes Remaining
67%
ValueScore™
34 / 100
Below Avg
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.63↓
BELOW AVERAGE
It is 5th of the 11 active $3 games in Colorado, so most $3 alternatives will serve you better.
Why
↓The return of $0.63 per dollar runs below what similar tickets pay.
- Middling prize quality: a fair number of the bigger prizes are still in play.
- Odds of 1 in 3.57 put the win rate squarely in the normal range.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | 1 in 480,000 | 3 | 2 | 67% |
| $5,000 | 1 in 180,000 | 8 | Not reported | - |
| $1,000 | 1 in 102,857 | 14 | Not reported | - |
| $500 | 1 in 12,000 | 120 | Not reported | - |
| $250 | 1 in 6,000 | 240 | Not reported | - |
| $100 | 1 in 1,500 | 960 | Not reported | - |
| $50 | 1 in 238 | 6,048 | Not reported | - |
| $25 | 1 in 100 | 14,400 | Not reported | - |
| $15 | 1 in 133 | 10,800 | Not reported | - |
| $10 | 1 in 50 | 28,800 | Not reported | - |
| $5 | 1 in 13 | 111,600 | Not reported | - |
| $3 | 1 in 6 | 230,400 | Not reported | - |
“Not reported” = the lottery publishes remaining-prize counts for its top prizes only.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
34
VALUESCORE
Below Avg
34
out of 100
Expected Value
9/40
Prize Quality
12/25
Win Frequency
11/20
Inventory Health
12/15
Updated: 9/4/2026
Game Details
- State
- Colorado
- Game Number
- 385
- Ticket Price
- $3
- Start Date
- 8/4/2025
- Payout %
- 63.0%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 9/4/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 5 HEARTS scratch-off a good buy?
5 HEARTS scores 34/100 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 5 HEARTS cost?
5 HEARTS 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 5 HEARTS scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with 5 HEARTS are 1 in 3.57. This means roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for 5 HEARTS?
The top prize for 5 HEARTS is $30,000. As of our latest update, 2 top prizes remain unclaimed.
What are the prizes for 5 HEARTS?
5 HEARTS offers 12 distinct prize levels: $30,000 (3 total), $5,000 (8 total), $1,000 (14 total), $500 (120 total), $250 (240 total), $100 (960 total), $50 (6,048 total), $25 (14,400 total), $15 (10,800 total), $10 (28,800 total), $5 (111,600 total), and $3 (230,400 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 5 HEARTS?
Based on our latest data, 67% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 2 out of 3 total). Roughly half the prizes remain, which is typical for an active game.
How is 5 HEARTS rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates 5 HEARTS at 34 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 5 HEARTS released?
5 HEARTS was released by the Colorado Lottery on August 4, 2025. It has been on sale for over a year, so checking the remaining prize counts is important before buying.
How often is 5 HEARTS data updated on ScratchCheck?
5 HEARTS 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.