Holiday Gold Surprise
$20 ticket · Active · value rank #9
Updated November 3, 2026.
Current EV (per ticket)
-$5.02
Average return
74.9%
Typical return (95th pct)
44.3%
Return excl. top prize
72.7%
% tickets remaining
99.1%
Any‑prize odds
1 in 3
Break‑even+ odds
1 in 3
Profit odds
1 in 5
Top prize
$250,000
Top prizes remaining
3 of 3
Available prizes by tier
| Prize | Printed | Claimed | Still available | Current odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 in 570,233 |
| $50,000 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1 in 427,675 |
| $5,000 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 1 in 213,838 |
| $2,000 | 40 | 0 | 40 | 1 in 42,768 |
| $500 | 725 | 4 | 721 | 1 in 2,373 |
| $400 | 642 | 3 | 639 | 1 in 2,677 |
| $200 | 10,618 | 89 | 10,529 | 1 in 162 |
| $100 | 60,245 | 544 | 59,701 | 1 in 29 |
| $50 | 95,679 | 805 | 94,874 | 1 in 18 |
| $40 | 172,413 | 1,512 | 170,901 | 1 in 10 |
| $20 | 215,968 | 1,866 | 214,102 | 1 in 8 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the odds of winning any prize on Holiday Gold Surprise?
About 1 in 3 right now, based on the prizes still remaining.
What is the top prize on Holiday Gold Surprise, and how many are still available?
The top prize is $250,000. 3 of 3 are still available.
What is the current return on Holiday Gold Surprise?
About 74.9% of the ticket price on average, from the prizes still in the game. (All scratch‑offs return less than they cost on average.)