EMERALD 9s is one of the Colorado Lottery's $10 scratch-off games. Published overall odds: 1 in 3.62. The expected value is $0.71 per $1 spent, which is an average return compared to other scratch-offs. The top prize is $250,000. Prize inventory sits at 75%: most prizes are still available. On ScratchCheck's 0-100 ValueScore it earns a 60 (Good). Today it stands at 14th of 86 active Colorado games; among $10 tickets it is 5th among the 22 $10 games Colorado sells.
Overall Odds
1 in 3.62
Exp. Value
$0.71
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$250,000
Top Prizes Left
3
Prizes Remaining
75%
ValueScore™
60 / 100
Good
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.71→
AVERAGE
At 14th of 86 active Colorado games, it neither stands out nor falls behind.
Why
→Average win frequency: about a 28% chance to win something per ticket (1 in 3.62).
- The bigger prize tiers here have plenty left to win.
- You get back about $0.71 per $1 on average, which is normal for this price.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | 1 in 480,000 | 4 | 3 | 75% |
| $50,000 | 1 in 320,000 | 6 | Not reported | - |
| $10,000 | 1 in 160,000 | 12 | Not reported | - |
| $5,000 | 1 in 96,000 | 20 | Not reported | - |
| $1,000 | 1 in 48,000 | 40 | Not reported | - |
| $500 | 1 in 1,200 | 1,600 | Not reported | - |
| $200 | 1 in 960 | 2,000 | Not reported | - |
| $100 | 1 in 137 | 14,000 | Not reported | - |
| $50 | 1 in 38 | 51,200 | Not reported | - |
| $25 | 1 in 13 | 153,600 | Not reported | - |
| $10 | 1 in 6 | 307,200 | Not reported | - |
“Not reported” = the lottery publishes remaining-prize counts for its top prizes only.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
60
VALUESCORE
Good
60
out of 100
Expected Value
31/40
Prize Quality
19/25
Win Frequency
11/20
Inventory Health
15/15
Updated: 9/4/2026
Game Details
- State
- Colorado
- Game Number
- 404
- Ticket Price
- $10
- Start Date
- 1/5/2026
- Payout %
- 71.0%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 9/4/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the EMERALD 9s scratch-off a good buy?
EMERALD 9s is a solid choice. Its ValueScore of 60/100 is above average, indicating good expected value and a healthy prize pool. It performs better than most $10 tickets in Colorado.
How much does EMERALD 9s cost?
EMERALD 9s costs $10 per ticket in Colorado. All ScratchCheck figures for this game (expected value, ValueScore, and top prize analysis) are calculated against this $10 ticket price.
What are the odds of winning the EMERALD 9s scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with EMERALD 9s are 1 in 3.62. This means roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for EMERALD 9s?
The top prize for EMERALD 9s is $250,000. As of our latest update, 3 top prizes remain unclaimed.
What are the prizes for EMERALD 9s?
EMERALD 9s offers 11 distinct prize levels: $250,000 (4 total), $50,000 (6 total), $10,000 (12 total), $5,000 (20 total), $1,000 (40 total), $500 (1,600 total), $200 (2,000 total), $100 (14,000 total), $50 (51,200 total), $25 (153,600 total), and $10 (307,200 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 EMERALD 9s?
Based on our latest data, 75% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 3 out of 4 total). The game is early in its run, with most prizes still on the market.
How is EMERALD 9s rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates EMERALD 9s at 60 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 EMERALD 9s released?
EMERALD 9s was released by the Colorado Lottery on January 5, 2026. It has been on sale for roughly 8 months, so a meaningful portion of prizes has likely been claimed.
How often is EMERALD 9s data updated on ScratchCheck?
EMERALD 9s 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.