Red Hot Cash costs $3 per ticket from the Kansas Lottery. It has overall odds of 1 in 4.01, meaning roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize. The top prize is $15,000. On our 0-100 ValueScore scale (expected value, prize quality, win frequency, and inventory health) it earns a 33 (Below Avg). In our rankings it sits at #39 of the 49 active games we track in Kansas, and it is 2nd out of 3 $3 tickets in Kansas.
Overall Odds
1 in 4.01
Exp. Value
No Data
Top Prize
$15,000
Top Prizes Left
4
Prizes Remaining
No Data
ValueScore™
33 / 100
Below Avg
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Not enough data to calculate expected value for this game.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Left |
|---|---|
| $15,000 | 4 |
| $1,000 | 6 |
| $600 | 31 |
| $300 | 35 |
| $200 | 125 |
| $100 | 368 |
| $60 | 1,282 |
| $30 | 4,148 |
| $20 | 7,962 |
| $15 | 8,137 |
| $10 | 19,780 |
| $8 | 20,447 |
| $6 | 33,787 |
| $5 | 33,376 |
| $3 | 77,907 |
Kansas only publishes the number of unclaimed prizes at its top prize levels, not the original prize counts. Totals and percent-remaining are unavailable, and smaller prizes are not itemized.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
33
VALUESCORE
Below Avg
33
out of 100
Expected Value
0/40
Prize Quality
10/25
Win Frequency
5/20
Inventory Health
0/15
Updated: 8/27/2026
Game Details
- State
- Kansas
- Game Number
- 263
- Ticket Price
- $3
- Start Date
- 8/4/2024
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 8/27/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Red Hot Cash scratch-off a good buy?
Red Hot Cash 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 Kansas at the $3 price point.
How much does Red Hot Cash cost?
Red Hot Cash costs $3 per ticket in Kansas. 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 Red Hot Cash scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with Red Hot Cash are 1 in 4.01. This means roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for Red Hot Cash?
The top prize for Red Hot Cash is $15,000. As of our latest update, 4 top prizes remain unclaimed.
What are the prizes for Red Hot Cash?
Red Hot Cash offers 15 distinct prize levels: $15,000, $1,000, $600, $300, $200, $100, $60, $30, $20, $15, $10, $8, $6, $5, and $3. The full prize breakdown with odds and remaining counts is listed in the prize table on this page.
How is Red Hot Cash rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates Red Hot Cash 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 Red Hot Cash released?
Red Hot Cash was released by the Kansas Lottery on August 4, 2024. It has been on sale for over a year, so checking the remaining prize counts is important before buying.
How often is Red Hot Cash data updated on ScratchCheck?
Red Hot Cash data is updated 2–3 times per week from official Kansas Lottery publications. Odds and prize amounts are official, though some prize details may be limited.