The Vermont Lottery sells Hit $20,000 at $5 a ticket. Published overall odds: 1 in 4.12. The top prize is $20,000. On ScratchCheck's 0-100 ValueScore it earns a 18 (Poor). Today it stands at 51st out of 54 Vermont scratch-offs; among $5 tickets it is 16th of the 16 active $5 games in Vermont.
Overall Odds
1 in 4.12
Exp. Value
No Data
Top Prize
$20,000
Top Prizes Left
0
Prizes Remaining
No Data
ValueScore™
18 / 100
Poor
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Not enough data to calculate expected value for this game.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|
| $20,000 | 0 | Claimed |
| $1,000 | 1 | - |
| $500 | 2 | - |
Vermont 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
18
VALUESCORE
Poor
18
out of 100
Expected Value
0/40
Prize Quality
0/25
Win Frequency
8/20
Inventory Health
0/15
Updated: 9/4/2026
Game Details
- State
- Vermont
- Game Number
- 1849
- Ticket Price
- $5
- Start Date
- 10/10/2025
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 9/4/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Hit $20,000 scratch-off a good buy?
Hit $20,000 has a ValueScore of 18/100, which is among the lowest-rated tickets in Vermont. 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 Hit $20,000 cost?
Hit $20,000 costs $5 per ticket in Vermont. 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 Hit $20,000 scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with Hit $20,000 are 1 in 4.12. This means roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for Hit $20,000?
The top prize for Hit $20,000 is $20,000. All top prizes have already been claimed. This game no longer has a top prize available, so you may want to consider a different game.
What are the prizes for Hit $20,000?
Hit $20,000 offers 3 distinct prize levels: $20,000, $1,000, and $500. The full prize breakdown with odds and remaining counts is listed in the prize table on this page.
How is Hit $20,000 rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates Hit $20,000 at 18 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 Hit $20,000 released?
Hit $20,000 was released by the Vermont Lottery on October 10, 2025. It has been on sale for roughly 11 months, so a meaningful portion of prizes has likely been claimed.
How often is Hit $20,000 data updated on ScratchCheck?
Hit $20,000 data is updated 2–3 times per week from official Vermont Lottery publications. Odds and prize amounts are official, though some prize details may be limited.