The Colorado Lottery sells LOTERIA™ at $3 a ticket. Its published overall odds are 1 in 3.82. 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. By our count most prizes have already been claimed, with 0% of all prizes unclaimed. Its ValueScore is 14/100 (Poor). Against the rest of the state it is 81st out of 86 Colorado scratch-offs. At its own price point it is 10th of the 11 active $3 games in Colorado.
Overall Odds
1 in 3.82
Exp. Value
$0.63
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$30,000
Top Prizes Left
0
Prizes Remaining
0%
ValueScore™
14 / 100
Poor
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.63↓
POOR VALUE
The numbers work against it: #81 of the 86 active games we track in Colorado.
Why
↓At $0.63 returned per $1, this game pays back less than most scratch-offs.
- At 1 in 3.82, winning tickets turn up less often than usual.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | 1 in 400,000 | 3 | 0 | Claimed |
| $500 | 1 in 9,231 | 130 | Not reported | - |
| $150 | 1 in 7,500 | 160 | Not reported | - |
| $100 | 1 in 4,000 | 300 | Not reported | - |
| $50 | 1 in 2,400 | 500 | Not reported | - |
| $30 | 1 in 1,200 | 1,000 | Not reported | - |
| $25 | 1 in 200 | 6,000 | Not reported | - |
| $20 | 1 in 67 | 18,000 | Not reported | - |
| $15 | 1 in 50 | 24,000 | Not reported | - |
| $10 | 1 in 40 | 30,000 | Not reported | - |
| $5 | 1 in 18 | 66,000 | Not reported | - |
| $3 | 1 in 7 | 168,000 | Not reported | - |
“Not reported” = the lottery publishes remaining-prize counts for its top prizes only.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
14
VALUESCORE
Poor
14
out of 100
Expected Value
11/40
Prize Quality
0/25
Win Frequency
7/20
Inventory Health
0/15
Updated: 9/4/2026
Game Details
- State
- Colorado
- Game Number
- 398
- Ticket Price
- $3
- Start Date
- 12/8/2025
- Payout %
- 63.0%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 9/4/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the LOTERIA™ scratch-off a good buy?
LOTERIA™ has a ValueScore of 14/100, which is among the lowest-rated tickets in Colorado. 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 LOTERIA™ cost?
LOTERIA™ 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 LOTERIA™ scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with LOTERIA™ are 1 in 3.82. This means roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for LOTERIA™?
The top prize for LOTERIA™ is $30,000. All 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 LOTERIA™?
LOTERIA™ offers 12 distinct prize levels: $30,000 (3 total), $500 (130 total), $150 (160 total), $100 (300 total), $50 (500 total), $30 (1,000 total), $25 (6,000 total), $20 (18,000 total), $15 (24,000 total), $10 (30,000 total), $5 (66,000 total), and $3 (168,000 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 LOTERIA™?
Based on our latest data, 0% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 0 out of 3 total). The vast majority of prizes have been claimed. This game is close to being retired.
How is LOTERIA™ rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates LOTERIA™ at 14 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 LOTERIA™ released?
LOTERIA™ was released by the Colorado Lottery on December 8, 2025. It has been on sale for roughly 9 months, so a meaningful portion of prizes has likely been claimed.
How often is LOTERIA™ data updated on ScratchCheck?
LOTERIA™ 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.