$3,000 OVERLOAD is a $20 scratch-off lottery ticket from the Georgia Lottery. It has overall odds of 1 in 3.10, meaning roughly 1 in every 3 tickets wins a prize. The expected value is $0.79 per $1 spent, which is an above-average return compared to other scratch-offs. The top prize is $300,000. 4 of 6 top prizes remain. About half the prizes remain (56% remaining). ScratchCheck rates this ticket 76/100 (Good) based on expected value, prize quality, win frequency, and inventory health.
Overall Odds
1 in 3.10
Exp. Value
$0.79
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$300,000
Top Prizes Left
4 / 6
Prizes Remaining
56%
ValueScore™
76 / 100
Good
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.79↑
ABOVE AVERAGE
Strong overall value, among the better games we track right now.
Why
↑Strong expected value of $0.79 per $1: a bigger slice of ticket sales is still sitting in the prize pool than usual.
- Plenty of prizes remain in circulation across this game.
- Frequent winners: roughly a 32% shot at a prize on each ticket (1 in 3.10), ahead of most games.
Current Prize Odds
ScratchCheck estimate$300,000
4 of 6 left
launch odds 1 in 815K
now ~1 in 688K
$3,000
3,952 of 6,990 left
launch odds 1 in 700
now ~1 in 696
$500
2,025 of 3,645 left
launch odds 1 in 1,342
now ~1 in 1,358
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 | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $300,000 | 1 in 815,007 | 6 | 4 | 67% |
| $3,000 | 1 in 700 | 6,990 | 3,952 | 57% |
| $500 | 1 in 1,342 | 3,645 | 2,025 | 56% |
| $300 | 1 in 996 | 4,912 | 2,729 | 56% |
| $200 | 1 in 572 | 8,550 | 4,786 | 56% |
| $100 | 1 in 110 | 44,442 | 24,804 | 56% |
| $75 | 1 in 122 | 40,006 | 22,342 | 56% |
| $50 | 1 in 30 | 163,014 | 91,361 | 56% |
| $40 | 1 in 30 | 163,213 | 91,563 | 56% |
| $30 | 1 in 15 | 326,531 | 182,953 | 56% |
| $25 | 1 in 15 | 326,332 | 183,421 | 56% |
| $20 | 1 in 10 | 489,791 | 277,377 | 57% |
Prize Pool Analysis
Total Payout at Launch
$77,650,020
Current Prize Pool
$43,852,675
Payout Percentage
56.5%
Total Prizes Remaining
887,317
Ticket Statistics
Total Tickets Printed
4,890,039
Estimated Remaining
2,750,683
% Remaining
56.3%
Prize pool figures use advertised prize values. Tickets printed and remaining are estimated from overall odds and the share of prizes still unclaimed.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
76
VALUESCORE
Good
76
out of 100
Expected Value
Prize Quality
Win Frequency
Inventory Health
Updated: 7/19/2026
Game Details
- State
- Georgia
- Game Number
- 1839
- Ticket Price
- $20
- Start Date
- 4/15/2025
- Payout %
- 79.4%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 7/19/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the $3,000 OVERLOAD scratch-off a good buy?
$3,000 OVERLOAD is a solid choice. Its ValueScore of 76/100 is above average, indicating good expected value and a healthy prize pool. It performs better than most $20 tickets in Georgia.
How much does $3,000 OVERLOAD cost?
$3,000 OVERLOAD costs $20 per ticket in Georgia. 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 $3,000 OVERLOAD scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with $3,000 OVERLOAD are 1 in 3.10. This means roughly 1 in every 3 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for $3,000 OVERLOAD?
The top prize for $3,000 OVERLOAD is $300,000. As of our latest update, 4 of 6 top prizes remain unclaimed.
What are the prizes for $3,000 OVERLOAD?
$3,000 OVERLOAD offers 12 distinct prize levels: $300,000 (6 total), $3,000 (6,990 total), $500 (3,645 total), $300 (4,912 total), $200 (8,550 total), $100 (44,442 total), $75 (40,006 total), $50 (163,014 total), $40 (163,213 total), $30 (326,531 total), $25 (326,332 total), and $20 (489,791 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 $3,000 OVERLOAD?
Based on our latest data, 56% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 887,317 out of 1,577,432 total). Roughly half the prizes remain, which is typical for an active game.
How is $3,000 OVERLOAD rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates $3,000 OVERLOAD at 76 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 $3,000 OVERLOAD released?
$3,000 OVERLOAD was released by the Georgia Lottery on April 15, 2025. It has been on sale for over a year, so checking the remaining prize counts is important before buying.
How often is $3,000 OVERLOAD data updated on ScratchCheck?
$3,000 OVERLOAD data comes directly from the official Georgia Lottery and is refreshed daily, so the odds and remaining prize counts you see match the lottery's latest published figures.