Waves of Cash is a $5 scratch-off lottery ticket from the Kentucky Lottery. It has overall odds of 1 in 3.41, meaning roughly 1 in every 3 tickets wins a prize. The top prize is $100,000. ScratchCheck rates this ticket 43/100 (Fair) based on expected value, prize quality, win frequency, and inventory health.
Overall Odds
1 in 3.41
Exp. Value
No Data
Top Prize
$100,000
Top Prizes Left
1
Prizes Remaining
No Data
ValueScore™
43 / 100
Fair
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Not enough data to calculate expected value for this game.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Left |
|---|---|
| $100,000 | 1 |
| $500 | 10 |
| $200 | 46 |
| $100 | 665 |
| $50 | 2,082 |
| $20 | 1,996 |
| $12 | 6,178 |
| $10 | 27,999 |
| $5 | 25,563 |
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
43
VALUESCORE
Fair
43
out of 100
Expected Value
Prize Quality
Win Frequency
Inventory Health
Updated: 7/20/2026
Game Details
- State
- Kentucky
- Game Number
- 984
- Ticket Price
- $5
- Start Date
- 2/20/2025
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 7/16/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Waves of Cash scratch-off a good buy?
Waves of Cash is a middling ticket with a ValueScore of 43/100. It is roughly average compared to other scratch-offs in Kentucky. If you are looking for the best value at this price point, check the Kentucky rankings page for higher-rated alternatives.
How much does Waves of Cash cost?
Waves of Cash costs $5 per ticket in Kentucky. All ScratchCheck figures for this game (expected value, ValueScore, and top prize analysis) are calculated against this $5 ticket price.
What are the odds of winning the Waves of Cash scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with Waves of Cash are 1 in 3.41. This means roughly 1 in every 3 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for Waves of Cash?
The top prize for Waves of Cash is $100,000. As of our latest update, 1 top prize remains unclaimed.
What are the prizes for Waves of Cash?
Waves of Cash offers 9 distinct prize levels: $100,000, $500, $200, $100, $50, $20, $12, $10, and $5. The full prize breakdown with odds and remaining counts is listed in the prize table on this page.
How is Waves of Cash rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates Waves of Cash at 43 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 Waves of Cash released?
Waves of Cash was released by the Kentucky Lottery on February 20, 2025. It has been on sale for over a year, so checking the remaining prize counts is important before buying.
How often is Waves of Cash data updated on ScratchCheck?
Waves of Cash 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.