Hot $2,000
$10 ticket · Active · value rank #36
Updated September 21, 2026.
Current EV (per ticket)
-$2.90
Average return
71%
Typical return (95th pct)
34.3%
Return excl. top prize
64.3%
% tickets remaining
20.8%
Any‑prize odds
1 in 4
Break‑even+ odds
1 in 4
Profit odds
1 in 6
Top prize
$2,000
Top prizes remaining
425 of 2,048
Available prizes by tier
| Prize | Printed | Claimed | Still available | Current odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2,000 | 2,048 | 1,623 | 425 | 1 in 3,005 |
| $500 | 521 | 418 | 103 | 1 in 12,400 |
| $200 | 1,041 | 832 | 209 | 1 in 6,111 |
| $100 | 61,445 | 49,284 | 12,161 | 1 in 105 |
| $50 | 245,412 | 196,802 | 48,610 | 1 in 26 |
| $40 | 78,199 | 62,611 | 15,588 | 1 in 82 |
| $20 | 614,013 | 487,952 | 126,061 | 1 in 10 |
| $10 | 613,941 | 480,803 | 133,138 | 1 in 10 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the odds of winning any prize on Hot $2,000?
About 1 in 4 right now, based on the prizes still remaining.
What is the top prize on Hot $2,000, and how many are still available?
The top prize is $2,000. 425 of 2,048 are still available.
What is the current return on Hot $2,000?
About 71% of the ticket price on average, from the prizes still in the game. (All scratch‑offs return less than they cost on average.)