Goat Load of Cash CrosswordPennsylvania Scratch-Off Odds & Prizes Remaining
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16
VALUESCORE
Poor
At a glance
Goat Load of Cash Crossword is a $5 ticket from the Pennsylvania Lottery. Its expected return of $0.72 per $1 sits $0.03 below the typical $5 ticket in Pennsylvania. Only 7% of its prizes are still unclaimed. On ValueScore it earns 16/100 (Poor), good for 15th out of 18 $5 tickets in Pennsylvania. Its overall odds of 1 in 4.44 trail the 1 in 3.84 typical of Pennsylvania's $5 games.
Overall Odds
1 in 4.44
Exp. Value
$0.72
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$200,000
Top Prizes Left
1
Prizes Remaining
7%
ValueScore™
16 / 100
Poor
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.72↓
POOR VALUE
The numbers work against it: #66 of the 71 active games we track in Pennsylvania.
Why
↓Weak prize quality: relatively few of the bigger top and mid-tier prizes are still unclaimed.
- A leaner 23% chance of winning per ticket (1 in 4.44), below most games.
- You get back about $0.72 per $1 on average, which is normal for this price.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | 1 in 1,320,000 | 10 | 1 | 10% |
| $10,000 | 1 in 440,000 | 30 | 0 | Claimed |
| $5,000 | 1 in 60,000 | 220 | 25 | 11% |
| $1,000 | 1 in 60,000 | 220 | 18 | 8% |
| $500 | 1 in 3,000 | 4,400 | 288 | 7% |
| $250 | 1 in 3,000 | 4,400 | 286 | 7% |
| $150 | 1 in 2,222 | 5,940 | Not reported | - |
| $100 | 1 in 1,500 | 8,800 | Not reported | - |
| $50 | 1 in 86 | 154,000 | Not reported | - |
| $40 | 1 in 120 | 110,000 | Not reported | - |
| $30 | 1 in 55 | 242,000 | Not reported | - |
| $20 | 1 in 60 | 220,000 | Not reported | - |
| $10 | 1 in 18 | 726,000 | Not reported | - |
| $5 | 1 in 9 | 1,496,000 | Not reported | - |
“Not reported” = the lottery publishes remaining-prize counts for its top prizes only.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
16
VALUESCORE
Poor
16
out of 100
Expected Value
12/40
Prize Quality
2/25
Win Frequency
2/20
Inventory Health
0/15
Updated: 9/23/2026
Game Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Game Number
- 1744
- Ticket Price
- $5
- Start Date
- 6/28/2025
- Payout %
- 71.5%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 9/23/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Goat Load of Cash Crossword scratch-off a good buy?
Goat Load of Cash Crossword has a ValueScore of 16/100, which is among the lowest-rated tickets in Pennsylvania. The combination of poor expected value, limited prizes, or heavily depleted inventory makes it a poor choice compared to alternatives. Check other games before buying.
How much does Goat Load of Cash Crossword cost?
Goat Load of Cash Crossword costs $5 per ticket in Pennsylvania. 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 Goat Load of Cash Crossword scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with Goat Load of Cash Crossword are 1 in 4.44. This means roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for Goat Load of Cash Crossword?
The top prize for Goat Load of Cash Crossword is $200,000. As of our latest update, 1 top prize remains unclaimed.
What are the prizes for Goat Load of Cash Crossword?
Goat Load of Cash Crossword offers 14 distinct prize levels: $200,000 (10 total), $10,000 (30 total), $5,000 (220 total), $1,000 (220 total), $500 (4,400 total), $250 (4,400 total), $150 (5,940 total), $100 (8,800 total), $50 (154,000 total), $40 (110,000 total), $30 (242,000 total), $20 (220,000 total), $10 (726,000 total), and $5 (1,496,000 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 Goat Load of Cash Crossword?
Based on our latest data, 7% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 618 out of 9,280 total). The vast majority of prizes have been claimed. This game is close to being retired.
How is Goat Load of Cash Crossword rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates Goat Load of Cash Crossword at 16 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 Goat Load of Cash Crossword released?
Goat Load of Cash Crossword was released by the Pennsylvania Lottery on June 28, 2025. It has been on sale for over a year, so checking the remaining prize counts is important before buying.
How often is Goat Load of Cash Crossword data updated on ScratchCheck?
Goat Load of Cash Crossword data comes directly from the official Pennsylvania Lottery and is refreshed daily, so the odds and remaining prize counts you see match the lottery's latest published figures.