HIT $5,000 is a $30 scratch-off lottery ticket from the Kentucky Lottery. It has overall odds of 1 in 2.23, meaning roughly 1 in every 2 tickets wins a prize. The top prize is $5,000. ScratchCheck rates this ticket 79/100 (Good) based on expected value, prize quality, win frequency, and inventory health.
Overall Odds
1 in 2.23
Exp. Value
No Data
Top Prize
$5,000
Top Prizes Left
27
Prizes Remaining
No Data
ValueScore™
79 / 100
Good
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Not enough data to calculate expected value for this game.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Left |
|---|---|
| $5,000 | 27 |
| $2,500 | 112 |
| $500 | 1,055 |
| $200 | 3,186 |
| $100 | 9,816 |
| $50 | 19,633 |
| $40 | 39,109 |
| $30 | 59,647 |
Kentucky 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
79
VALUESCORE
Good
79
out of 100
Expected Value
Prize Quality
Win Frequency
Inventory Health
Updated: 7/20/2026
Game Details
- State
- Kentucky
- Game Number
- 941
- Ticket Price
- $30
- Start Date
- 6/13/2024
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 7/16/2026
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$30.00 per ticket · 1 in 2.23 overall odds
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the HIT $5,000 scratch-off a good buy?
HIT $5,000 is a solid choice. Its ValueScore of 79/100 is above average, indicating good expected value and a healthy prize pool. It performs better than most $30 tickets in Kentucky.
How much does HIT $5,000 cost?
HIT $5,000 costs $30 per ticket in Kentucky. 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 HIT $5,000 scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with HIT $5,000 are 1 in 2.23. This means roughly 1 in every 2 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for HIT $5,000?
The top prize for HIT $5,000 is $5,000. As of our latest update, 27 top prizes remain unclaimed.
What are the prizes for HIT $5,000?
HIT $5,000 offers 8 distinct prize levels: $5,000, $2,500, $500, $200, $100, $50, $40, and $30. The full prize breakdown with odds and remaining counts is listed in the prize table on this page.
How is HIT $5,000 rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates HIT $5,000 at 79 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 HIT $5,000 released?
HIT $5,000 was released by the Kentucky Lottery on June 13, 2024. It has been on sale for over a year, so checking the remaining prize counts is important before buying.
How often is HIT $5,000 data updated on ScratchCheck?
HIT $5,000 data is updated 2–3 times per week from official Kentucky Lottery publications. Odds and prize amounts are official, though some prize details may be limited.