PLATINUM 8s is a $20 scratch-off lottery ticket from the Colorado Lottery. It has overall odds of 1 in 4.85, meaning roughly 1 in every 5 tickets wins a prize. The top prize is $1,000,000. About half the prizes remain (50% remaining). ScratchCheck rates this ticket 33/100 (Below Avg) based on expected value, prize quality, win frequency, and inventory health.
Overall Odds
1 in 4.85
Exp. Value
No Data
Top Prize
$1,000,000
Top Prizes Left
1
Prizes Remaining
50%
ValueScore™
33 / 100
Below Avg
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Not enough data to calculate expected value for this game.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000,000 | 1 in 840,000 | 2 | 1 | 50% |
| $50,000 | 1 in 420,000 | 4 | Not reported | - |
| $10,000 | 1 in 280,000 | 6 | Not reported | - |
| $5,000 | 1 in 70,000 | 24 | Not reported | - |
| $500 | 1 in 625 | 2,688 | Not reported | - |
| $300 | 1 in 857 | 1,960 | Not reported | - |
| $200 | 1 in 300 | 5,600 | Not reported | - |
| $100 | 1 in 30 | 56,000 | Not reported | - |
| $50 | 1 in 6 | 280,000 | Not reported | - |
“Not reported” = the lottery publishes remaining-prize counts for its top prizes only.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
33
VALUESCORE
Below Avg
33
out of 100
Expected Value
Prize Quality
Win Frequency
Inventory Health
Updated: 7/19/2026
Game Details
- State
- Colorado
- Game Number
- 381
- Ticket Price
- $20
- Start Date
- 6/23/2025
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 7/19/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the PLATINUM 8s scratch-off a good buy?
PLATINUM 8s scores 33/100 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 $20 price point.
How much does PLATINUM 8s cost?
PLATINUM 8s costs $20 per ticket in Colorado. All ScratchCheck figures for this game (expected value, ValueScore, and top prize analysis) are calculated against this $20 ticket price.
What are the odds of winning the PLATINUM 8s scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with PLATINUM 8s are 1 in 4.85. This means roughly 1 in every 5 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for PLATINUM 8s?
The top prize for PLATINUM 8s is $1,000,000. As of our latest update, 1 top prize remains unclaimed.
What are the prizes for PLATINUM 8s?
PLATINUM 8s offers 9 distinct prize levels: $1,000,000 (2 total), $50,000 (4 total), $10,000 (6 total), $5,000 (24 total), $500 (2,688 total), $300 (1,960 total), $200 (5,600 total), $100 (56,000 total), and $50 (280,000 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 PLATINUM 8s?
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 PLATINUM 8s rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates PLATINUM 8s at 33 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 PLATINUM 8s released?
PLATINUM 8s was released by the Colorado Lottery on June 23, 2025. It has been on sale for over a year, so checking the remaining prize counts is important before buying.
How often is PLATINUM 8s data updated on ScratchCheck?
PLATINUM 8s 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.