The Hunt for $3,000,000
Image Credit: Pennsylvania Lottery
72
VALUESCORE
Good
The Hunt for $3,000,000 is a $30 scratch-off lottery ticket from the Pennsylvania Lottery. It has overall odds of 1 in 3.32, meaning roughly 1 in every 3 tickets wins a prize. The expected value is $0.78 per $1 spent, which is an above-average return compared to other scratch-offs. The top prize is $3,000,000. About half the prizes remain (34% remaining). ScratchCheck rates this ticket 72/100 (Good) based on expected value, prize quality, win frequency, and inventory health.
Overall Odds
1 in 3.32
Exp. Value
$0.78
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$3,000,000
Top Prizes Left
2
Prizes Remaining
34%
ValueScore™
72 / 100
Good
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.78↑
ABOVE AVERAGE
Strong overall value, among the better games we track right now.
Why
↑Strong expected value of $0.78 per $1: a bigger slice of ticket sales is still sitting in the prize pool than usual.
- Frequent winners: roughly a 30% shot at a prize on each ticket (1 in 3.32), ahead of most games.
- This game is partway played through, with a fair share of prizes remaining.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $3,000,000 | 1 in 960,000 | 5 | 2 | 40% |
| $300,000 | 1 in 480,000 | 10 | 4 | 40% |
| $15,000 | 1 in 192,000 | 25 | 9 | 36% |
| $5,000 | 1 in 9,231 | 520 | 183 | 35% |
| $1,500 | 1 in 4,800 | 1,000 | 347 | 35% |
| $750 | 1 in 194 | 24,800 | 8,534 | 34% |
| $300 | 1 in 429 | 11,200 | Not reported | - |
| $150 | 1 in 43 | 112,000 | Not reported | - |
| $50 | 1 in 12 | 400,000 | Not reported | - |
| $40 | 1 in 14 | 352,000 | Not reported | - |
| $30 | 1 in 9 | 544,000 | Not reported | - |
“Not reported” = the lottery publishes remaining-prize counts for its top prizes only.
Prize Pool Analysis
Total Payout at Launch
$41,075,000
Current Prize Pool
$15,171,000
Payout Percentage
36.9%
Total Prizes Remaining
9,079
Ticket Statistics
Total Tickets Printed
87,515
Estimated Remaining
30,142
% Remaining
34.4%
Prize pool figures use advertised prize values. Tickets printed and remaining are estimated from overall odds and the share of prizes still unclaimed.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
72
VALUESCORE
Good
72
out of 100
Expected Value
Prize Quality
Win Frequency
Inventory Health
Updated: 7/19/2026
Game Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Game Number
- 1723
- Ticket Price
- $30
- Start Date
- 1/18/2025
- Payout %
- 77.5%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 7/19/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the The Hunt for $3,000,000 scratch-off a good buy?
The Hunt for $3,000,000 is a solid choice. Its ValueScore of 72/100 is above average, indicating good expected value and a healthy prize pool. It performs better than most $30 tickets in Pennsylvania.
How much does The Hunt for $3,000,000 cost?
The Hunt for $3,000,000 costs $30 per ticket in Pennsylvania. 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 The Hunt for $3,000,000 scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with The Hunt for $3,000,000 are 1 in 3.32. This means roughly 1 in every 3 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for The Hunt for $3,000,000?
The top prize for The Hunt for $3,000,000 is $3,000,000. As of our latest update, 2 top prizes remain unclaimed.
What are the prizes for The Hunt for $3,000,000?
The Hunt for $3,000,000 offers 11 distinct prize levels: $3,000,000 (5 total), $300,000 (10 total), $15,000 (25 total), $5,000 (520 total), $1,500 (1,000 total), $750 (24,800 total), $300 (11,200 total), $150 (112,000 total), $50 (400,000 total), $40 (352,000 total), and $30 (544,000 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 The Hunt for $3,000,000?
Based on our latest data, 34% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 9,079 out of 26,360 total). The game is winding down. A significant portion of prizes have already been claimed.
How is The Hunt for $3,000,000 rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates The Hunt for $3,000,000 at 72 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 The Hunt for $3,000,000 released?
The Hunt for $3,000,000 was released by the Pennsylvania Lottery on January 18, 2025. It has been on sale for over a year, so checking the remaining prize counts is important before buying.
How often is The Hunt for $3,000,000 data updated on ScratchCheck?
The Hunt for $3,000,000 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.