PAYDAY Multiplier is a $2 scratch-off lottery ticket from the Kentucky Lottery. The Kentucky Lottery publishes overall odds of 1 in 4.65. Right now the math works out to $0.63 back per $1 spent, a below-average figure for this kind of game. The top prize is $30,000. Most prizes are still available (70% remaining). ScratchCheck rates this ticket 31/100 (Below Avg). In our rankings it sits at #35 of the 51 active games we track in Kentucky, and it is the top-ranked $2 ticket in Kentucky right now.
Overall Odds
1 in 4.65
Exp. Value
$0.63
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$30,000
Top Prizes Left
3
Prizes Remaining
70%
ValueScore™
31 / 100
Below Avg
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.63↓
BELOW AVERAGE
Weak value right now at #35 of the 51 active games we track in Kentucky. Check the higher-ranked games in Kentucky first.
Why
↓The return of $0.63 per dollar runs below what similar tickets pay.
- Wins are infrequent: about a 22% chance to win something per ticket (1 in 4.65), lower than most games.
- The bigger prize tiers here have plenty left to win.
Current Prize Odds
ScratchCheck estimate$30,000
3 of 4 left
launch odds 1 in 780K
now ~1 in 726K
$300
67 of 104 left
launch odds 1 in 30K
now ~1 in 33K
$200
824 of 1,248 left
launch odds 1 in 2,500
now ~1 in 2,645
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | 1 in 780,000 | 4 | 3 | 75% |
| $300 | 1 in 30,000 | 104 | 67 | 64% |
| $200 | 1 in 2,500 | 1,248 | 824 | 66% |
| $100 | 1 in 750 | 4,160 | 2,760 | 66% |
| $30 | 1 in 150 | 20,800 | 13,793 | 66% |
| $25 | 1 in 150 | 20,800 | 13,891 | 67% |
| $10 | 1 in 50 | 62,400 | 42,276 | 68% |
| $4 | 1 in 25 | 124,800 | 86,870 | 70% |
| $2 | 1 in 7 | 436,800 | 308,266 | 71% |
Prize Pool Analysis
Total Payout at Launch
$3,957,600
Current Prize Pool
$2,698,737
Payout Percentage
68.2%
Total Prizes Remaining
468,750
Ticket Statistics
Total Tickets Printed
3,120,000
Estimated Remaining
2,179,206
% Remaining
69.8%
Prize pool figures use advertised prize values. Tickets printed is the lottery’s published print run. Tickets remaining is estimated from the share of prizes still unclaimed.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
31
VALUESCORE
Below Avg
31
out of 100
Expected Value
0/40
Prize Quality
17/25
Win Frequency
3/20
Inventory Health
12/15
Updated: 9/4/2026
Game Details
- State
- Kentucky
- Game Number
- 845
- Ticket Price
- $2
- Start Date
- 5/15/2025
- Payout %
- 63.4%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 9/4/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the PAYDAY Multiplier scratch-off a good buy?
PAYDAY Multiplier scores 31/100 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 Kentucky at the $2 price point.
How much does PAYDAY Multiplier cost?
PAYDAY Multiplier costs $2 per ticket in Kentucky. All ScratchCheck figures for this game (expected value, ValueScore, and top prize analysis) are calculated against this $2 ticket price.
What are the odds of winning the PAYDAY Multiplier scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with PAYDAY Multiplier are 1 in 4.65. This means roughly 1 in every 5 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for PAYDAY Multiplier?
The top prize for PAYDAY Multiplier is $30,000. As of our latest update, 3 top prizes remain unclaimed.
What are the prizes for PAYDAY Multiplier?
PAYDAY Multiplier offers 9 distinct prize levels: $30,000 (4 total), $300 (104 total), $200 (1,248 total), $100 (4,160 total), $30 (20,800 total), $25 (20,800 total), $10 (62,400 total), $4 (124,800 total), and $2 (436,800 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 PAYDAY Multiplier?
Based on our latest data, 70% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 468,750 out of 671,116 total). The game is early in its run, with most prizes still on the market.
How is PAYDAY Multiplier rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates PAYDAY Multiplier at 31 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 PAYDAY Multiplier released?
PAYDAY Multiplier was released by the Kentucky Lottery on May 15, 2025. It has been on sale for over a year, so checking the remaining prize counts is important before buying.
How often is PAYDAY Multiplier data updated on ScratchCheck?
PAYDAY Multiplier data comes directly from the official Kentucky Lottery and is refreshed daily, so the odds and remaining prize counts you see match the lottery's latest published figures.