DIAMONDS & GOLD
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59
VALUESCORE
Fair
DIAMONDS & GOLD is one of the Connecticut Lottery's $30 scratch-off games. Its published overall odds are 1 in 2.98. The expected value is $0.76 per $1 spent, which is an above-average return compared to other scratch-offs. The top prize is $1,000,000. Across every tier, 2% of prizes are still out there: most prizes have already been claimed. Its ValueScore is 59/100 (Fair). Against the rest of the state it is 20th out of 49 Connecticut scratch-offs. At its own price point it is 7th of the 7 active $30 games in Connecticut.
Overall Odds
1 in 2.98
Exp. Value
$0.76
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$1,000,000
Top Prizes Left
1
Prizes Remaining
2%
ValueScore™
59 / 100
Fair
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.76→
AVERAGE
Nothing wrong with it, but nothing special either; it is 7th of the 7 active $30 games in Connecticut.
Why
→Weak prize quality: relatively few of the bigger top and mid-tier prizes are still unclaimed.
- $0.76 back per dollar puts this game's return ahead of the pack.
- Frequent winners: roughly a 34% shot at a prize on each ticket (1 in 2.98), ahead of most games.
Current Prize Odds
ScratchCheck estimate$1,000,000
1 of 3 left
launch odds 1 in 940K
now ~1 in 57K
$300,000
1 of 4 left
launch odds 1 in 705K
now ~1 in 57K
$50,000
1 of 7 left
launch odds 1 in 403K
now ~1 in 57K
ScratchCheck estimate. Current odds are derived from the prizes still unclaimed and our estimate of tickets remaining, shown next to the lottery’s printed launch odds. Actual odds vary as tickets are sold and prizes claimed.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000,000 | 3 | 1 | 33% |
| $300,000 | 4 | 1 | 25% |
| $50,000 | 7 | 1 | 14% |
| $5,000 | 130 | 1 | 1% |
| $1,000 | 1,636 | 30 | 2% |
| $500 | 28,124 | 327 | 1% |
| $100 | 140,877 | 2,099 | 1% |
| $50 | 281,711 | 5,562 | 2% |
| $30 | 494,057 | 11,044 | 2% |
Prize Pool Analysis
Total Payout at Launch
$63,892,960
Current Prize Pool
$2,367,820
Payout Percentage
3.7%
Total Prizes Remaining
19,066
Ticket Statistics
Total Tickets Printed
2,820,716
Estimated Remaining
56,817
% Remaining
2.0%
Prize pool figures use advertised prize values. Tickets printed is estimated from overall odds. Tickets remaining is estimated from the share of prizes still unclaimed.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
59
VALUESCORE
Fair
59
out of 100
Expected Value
36/40
Prize Quality
5/25
Win Frequency
18/20
Inventory Health
0/15
Updated: 9/4/2026
Game Details
- State
- Connecticut
- Game Number
- 1677
- Ticket Price
- $30
- Start Date
- 5/23/2022
- Payout %
- 75.5%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 9/4/2026
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$30.00 per ticket · 1 in 2.98 overall odds
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the DIAMONDS & GOLD scratch-off a good buy?
DIAMONDS & GOLD is a middling ticket with a ValueScore of 59/100. It is roughly average compared to other scratch-offs in Connecticut. If you are looking for the best value at this price point, check the Connecticut rankings page for higher-rated alternatives.
How much does DIAMONDS & GOLD cost?
DIAMONDS & GOLD costs $30 per ticket in Connecticut. All ScratchCheck figures for this game (expected value, ValueScore, and top prize analysis) are calculated against this $30 ticket price.
What are the odds of winning the DIAMONDS & GOLD scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with DIAMONDS & GOLD are 1 in 2.98. This means roughly 1 in every 3 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for DIAMONDS & GOLD?
The top prize for DIAMONDS & GOLD is $1,000,000. As of our latest update, 1 top prize remains unclaimed.
What are the prizes for DIAMONDS & GOLD?
DIAMONDS & GOLD offers 9 distinct prize levels: $1,000,000 (3 total), $300,000 (4 total), $50,000 (7 total), $5,000 (130 total), $1,000 (1,636 total), $500 (28,124 total), $100 (140,877 total), $50 (281,711 total), and $30 (494,057 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 DIAMONDS & GOLD?
Based on our latest data, 2% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 19,066 out of 946,549 total). The vast majority of prizes have been claimed. This game is close to being retired.
How is DIAMONDS & GOLD rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates DIAMONDS & GOLD at 59 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 DIAMONDS & GOLD released?
DIAMONDS & GOLD was released by the Connecticut Lottery on May 23, 2022. It has been on sale for over a year, so checking the remaining prize counts is important before buying.
How often is DIAMONDS & GOLD data updated on ScratchCheck?
DIAMONDS & GOLD data comes directly from the official Connecticut Lottery and is refreshed daily, so the odds and remaining prize counts you see match the lottery's latest published figures.