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Real-Time Data
Colorado Lottery at a Glance
Our sophisticated analysis covers every Colorado scratcher game, updated daily with the latest data. Colorado lottery is fully transparent with reporting all prize levels remaining for all games! We collect all of that data every day & analyze it all for you!
*As of October 2026 — this page is updated monthly
Colorado Lottery is Booming
Colorado scratch revenue has grown steadily, reaching $589 million in 2024. On average, every adult in Colorado spends roughly $129 per year on scratch-off tickets, and scratch account for approximately 65% of all Colorado Lottery revenue.
Colorado Lottery Scratch — Summary Data
Below is our real-time summary of all active Colorado Lottery scratch-off games. This data is updated daily from official Colorado Lottery records.
Per Capita Trends
How Much Does the Average Coloradan Spend on Scratch?
The Colorado Lottery did not always publish detailed annual financial reports, so reliable per capita spending data only goes back to 2017. In that first year of available data, the average Colorado adult spent just $91 per year on scratch-off tickets. By 2024, that figure has climbed to $129 per person—a 42% increase in annual spending per capita. The sharpest spike came in 2022 when per capita spend hit $133, reflecting growth in higher-priced ticket options. Spending has remained steady since then, reinforcing just how embedded scratch have become in Colorado’s entertainment landscape.
What is driving this growth? A combination of higher-priced ticket offerings like $10 and $20 games, larger top prizes that generate buzz, and Colorado’s booming population across the Denver, Colorado Springs, and Aurora metro areas. For players, more sales volume means more tickets in circulation, which makes prize tracking even more important. Popular games can burn through top prizes faster when sales are surging, which is exactly why data-driven tools like ScratchSmarter’s SmartFactor rankings exist.
$589 M
2024 Scratch Sales
$901 M
2024 Lottery Sales
65.4%
2024 Scratch Rev %
$129
2024 Scratch $/Capita
65% of Colorado’s Lottery Revenue Comes from Scratch
With over $589 million in annual Scratch sales, Colorado players are clearly passionate about instant win games. Make sure you’re playing the right ones.
Why Colorado?
Colorado is a Data Goldmine
Colorado Lottery publishes a limited set of information for each of its Instant Scratch-Off Games, but ScratchSmarter fills in the gaps with monthly Freedom of Information requests.
FOIA-Enhanced Data
Colorado Lottery only publishes remaining prizes for the top prize category. We supplement this with monthly Freedom of Information requests to get all prize levels for all games.
20 Prize Levels Tracked
By combining daily website data with our monthly FOIA report, we track up to 20 detailed prize levels per game for incredibly accurate analysis.
Start & End Dates Available
Colorado provides game start dates. Know exactly when games launched and when they’re ending—crucial for understanding ticket distribution.
Your Unfair Advantage
We combine daily Colorado Lottery website data with monthly FOIA reports to calculate precise SmartFactors. Colorado has been known to reprint games — when detected, our reports adjust accordingly.
Simple Process
How ScratchSmarter Works
Like counting cards in blackjack, we track every ticket to give you an unfair advantage.
We Collect the Data
Every day, we gather comprehensive data from the Colorado Lottery on all active scratcher games, including prizes claimed and tickets sold.
We Analyze Everything
Our proprietary SmartFactor algorithm calculates how odds have shifted since launch, identifying games where your chances of winning big have improved.
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Get our ranked list of the best games to play right now. Focus your money only on games with the highest potential returns.
Simple Process
What is the SmartFactor?
Knowing how many top prizes remain isn’t enough. You need to know how many tickets have been sold. That’s where our SmartFactor comes in.
The Problem
5 top prizes remaining with 20 million tickets left? Or 2 prizes with only 100,000 tickets? Which is better?
Our Solution
We calculate the percentage of tickets remaining and compare it to prizes remaining—just like counting cards.
Your Advantage
Higher SmartFactor = better odds. We rank all games so you always know which ones favor you most.
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Colorado Scratch-Off Games — Active Games & Top Prizes Remaining
Before you buy your next scratch-off ticket, check which Colorado Lottery games still have top prizes available. We pull this data from the Colorado Lottery every day so you always have the latest numbers. Search by game name, price, or sort by prizes remaining.
Why Checking Top Prizes Matters
Here is something most players do not realize: the Colorado Lottery keeps selling scratch-off tickets even after all top prizes have been claimed. That means you could be buying a $20 or $30 ticket with zero chance of hitting the jackpot. Checking the table above before you buy is the simplest way to avoid wasting money on games that have already paid out their biggest prizes.
But knowing which top prizes remain is only step one. The real question is: how many tickets are still in circulation? A game with 3 top prizes left sounds great, but not if there are still 15 million unsold tickets. That is where ScratchSmarter’s SmartFactor comes in, and why thousands of Colorado players subscribe to our daily Best Games to Play report.
Explore More Colorado Data
Dive deeper into Colorado Lottery scratch with our specialized analysis pages.
All Active Games
Browse all 88 active Colorado scratch-off games organized by price point. Compare odds, top prizes remaining, and find the best games at every price.
Revenue & Statistics
Colorado is the #1 scratch-off market in America. Explore historical revenue data, per capita spending trends, and growth analysis from 2010 to 2025.
Games to Avoid
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Frequently Asked Questions About Colorado Lottery Scratch
How many active Colorado scratch-off games are there?
Colorado currently has approximately 88 active scratch-off games ranging from $1 to $50 per ticket. ScratchSmarter tracks every single one of them daily, analyzing prize data across up to 17 different prize tiers per game to help players identify the best games to play right now.
Does Colorado report all prize levels remaining?
Yes. Colorado is one of the most transparent lottery states in the country when it comes to scratch data. The Colorado Lottery publishes detailed prize information across up to 17 prize tiers per game, not just top prizes. This level of transparency enables significantly more accurate analysis than most other states provide.
How often does ScratchSmarter update Colorado scratch data?
ScratchSmarter collects and analyzes Colorado Lottery scratch data every single day. Each active game’s prize information is pulled directly from mycoloradolottery.com and processed through our proprietary SmartFactor algorithm to produce updated rankings each day.
What is ScratchSmarter’s SmartFactor and how does it work?
The SmartFactor measures how the odds of winning a top prize have shifted since a game first launched. It compares the percentage of tickets remaining against the percentage of prizes remaining, similar to the concept of counting cards in blackjack. A higher SmartFactor means the odds have moved in the player’s favor relative to the original launch odds.
Can I still win a scratch-off if all top prizes have been claimed?
Technically yes, because lower-tier prizes may still remain. However, the Colorado Lottery continues selling tickets even after all top prizes have been claimed. If your goal is to win a top prize, always check the prizes remaining table on this page before buying. ScratchSmarter’s free report and daily SmartFactor rankings make this easy.
How much do Coloradans spend on lottery scratch per year?
Colorado adults spend approximately $129 per person annually on scratch-off tickets. Total Colorado scratch sales reached $589 million in 2024, accounting for roughly 65% of all Colorado Lottery revenue. This makes Colorado one of the fastest-growing scratch markets in the United States.
What are the best Colorado scratch-off games to play right now?
The best Colorado scratch change daily as tickets sell and prizes are claimed. ScratchSmarter’s Best Games to Play report ranks every active game by SmartFactor score and is updated every day. Start a free trial to see today’s top-ranked Colorado scratch-off games with the strongest odds of winning a top prize.
Methodology & Data Sources
ScratchSmarter analyzes official Colorado Lottery game and prize data sourced directly from mycoloradolottery.com. Our automated systems collect updated prize information for every active scratch-off game on a daily basis. This data includes ticket prices, overall odds, number of prizes at each tier, and the number of prizes remaining. Our proprietary SmartFactor ranking model compares the rate of prize depletion against estimated ticket depletion to identify games where the odds have shifted in the player’s favor since launch. This approach is conceptually similar to card counting: when prizes are being claimed more slowly than tickets are being sold, the remaining tickets carry better-than-original odds. We track up to 17 prize levels per game in Colorado, giving us one of the most granular analytical datasets of any state lottery program in the country.
Last reviewed: February 2026. For questions or corrections, contact support@scratchsmarter.com.
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