The Maine Lottery sells RED HOT RICHES at $5 a ticket. Published overall odds: 1 in 3.87. The top prize is $100,000. On ScratchCheck's 0-100 ValueScore it earns a 26 (Below Avg). Today it stands at 31st out of 36 Maine scratch-offs; among $5 tickets it is 10th of the 11 active $5 games in Maine.
Overall Odds
1 in 3.87
Exp. Value
No Data
Top Prize
$100,000
Top Prizes Left
1
Prizes Remaining
No Data
ValueScore™
26 / 100
Below Avg
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Not enough data to calculate expected value for this game.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Left |
|---|---|
| $100,000 | 1 |
| $10,000 | 3 |
| $1,000 | 47 |
Maine 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
26
VALUESCORE
Below Avg
26
out of 100
Expected Value
0/40
Prize Quality
5/25
Win Frequency
6/20
Inventory Health
0/15
Updated: 9/4/2026
Game Details
- State
- Maine
- Game Number
- 723
- Ticket Price
- $5
- Start Date
- 5/7/2026
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 9/4/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the RED HOT RICHES scratch-off a good buy?
RED HOT RICHES scores 26/100 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 Maine at the $5 price point.
How much does RED HOT RICHES cost?
RED HOT RICHES costs $5 per ticket in Maine. 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 RED HOT RICHES scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with RED HOT RICHES are 1 in 3.87. This means roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for RED HOT RICHES?
The top prize for RED HOT RICHES is $100,000. As of our latest update, 1 top prize remains unclaimed.
What are the prizes for RED HOT RICHES?
RED HOT RICHES offers 3 distinct prize levels: $100,000, $10,000, and $1,000. The full prize breakdown with odds and remaining counts is listed in the prize table on this page.
How is RED HOT RICHES rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates RED HOT RICHES at 26 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 RICHES released?
RED HOT RICHES was released by the Maine Lottery on May 7, 2026. It has been on sale for about 4 months.
How often is RED HOT RICHES data updated on ScratchCheck?
RED HOT RICHES data is updated 2–3 times per week from official Maine Lottery publications. Odds and prize amounts are official, though some prize details may be limited.