GOLD HARD CASH Scratcher - Virginia Lottery Odds & Remaining Prizes
$5State:Virginia
Released:Jan 6, 2026
Data Updated:Oct 21, 2026
GOLD HARD CASH Scratcher - Virginia Lottery Odds & Remaining Prizes
$5State:Virginia
Released:Jan 6, 2026
Data Updated:Oct 21, 2026
Game Prizes
Below are all game prizes. Odds shown are for winning that amount or more for a single ticket.
1 of 3 Left
33% remaining
$100,000
Current odds to win:1 in 823,049
1 of 4 Left
25% remaining
$10,000+
Current odds to win:1 in 411,524
1 of 5 Left
20% remaining
$5,000+
Current odds to win:1 in 274,350
506 of 2,116 Left
24% remaining
$500+
Current odds to win:1 in 1,617
756 of 3,040 Left
25% remaining
$100+
Current odds to win:1 in 651
6,731 of 26,531 Left
25% remaining
$50+
Current odds to win:1 in 103
10,102 of 39,807 Left
25% remaining
$25+
Current odds to win:1 in 45.5
20,088 of 79,505 Left
25% remaining
$20+
Current odds to win:1 in 21.6
134K of 517K Left
26% remaining
$10+
Current odds to win:1 in 4.78
Printed Tickets
All Tickets:
3,178,113
Remaining:823,049
Sold:2,355,064
26%Left
Ranking methodology reviewed by Bishop Woosley, former Director of the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery and NASPL President.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about GOLD HARD CASH
What are the odds of winning GOLD HARD CASH?
The current odds of winning any prize on GOLD HARD CASH are 1 in 4.78 (20.92%), recalculated from the prizes still unclaimed. That covers every prize, from the smallest up to the $100,000 top prize.
Has anyone won the top prize on GOLD HARD CASH, and how many are left?
Yes. 2 of the 3 $100,000 top prizes have been claimed, and 1 is still unclaimed, as of Oct 21, 2026. We estimate about 26% of the game's 3,178,113 tickets are still unsold.
Is GOLD HARD CASH still on sale?
Yes. GOLD HARD CASH is on sale at Virginia Lottery retailers, and the lottery hasn’t announced an end date.
How does GOLD HARD CASH compare to other $5 Virginia scratchers?
Among the 17 $5 Virginia scratchers on sale, GOLD HARD CASH ranks #15 for odds of breaking even, with 1 in 4.78 tickets winning at least the $5 ticket price back. Right now the $5 game with the best odds of breaking even is BINGO, where 1 in 3.53 tickets wins at least $5 back.
What are the odds of winning each prize on GOLD HARD CASH?
GOLD HARD CASH has 9 prize levels. Odds are for winning that amount or more on one ticket. Current odds, from the prizes still unclaimed: $100,000 at 1 in 823,049 (1 of 3 left); $10,000+ at 1 in 411,524 (1 of 4 left); $5,000+ at 1 in 274,350 (1 of 5 left); $500+ at 1 in 1,617 (506 of 2,116 left); $100+ at 1 in 651 (756 of 3,040 left); $50+ at 1 in 103 (6,731 of 26,531 left); $25+ at 1 in 45.5 (10,102 of 39,807 left); $20+ at 1 in 21.6 (20,088 of 79,505 left); $10+ at 1 in 4.78 (133,959 of 516,660 left).
What are the odds of breaking even on GOLD HARD CASH?
The odds of winning at least your $5 back on one GOLD HARD CASH ticket are 1 in 4.78 (20.92%). No prize pays exactly $5, so that is also your chance of winning more than you paid.
How much is a GOLD HARD CASH scratcher?
GOLD HARD CASH costs $5 per ticket. It is sold at authorized Virginia Lottery retailers throughout the state.
Are Virginia Scratchers the same as scratch-offs?
Yes — Virginia scratchers and Virginia scratch-offs are the same thing: a paper lottery ticket you scratch to reveal whether it wins. The Virginia Lottery lists them under "Scratchers" on its own site. "Scratchers" is simply what most players in Virginia call them, while "scratch-off" and "scratch ticket" are the terms used in other states. Every game ranked on this page is the same physical ticket, whichever name you use for it.
When was GOLD HARD CASH released?
GOLD HARD CASH, a $5 Virginia scratcher, was released on Jan 6, 2026 by the Virginia Lottery.
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