CACTUS CROSSWORD
State: Arizona
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 10:39AM EDT
Image Credit: Arizona State Lottery
Ticket Price: $5
Expected Value (EV): -$1.73
Starting Odds: 1 in 3.43
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 676.33
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 53,543.04
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 374,801.25
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 2,248,807.47 (27.91%)
Total $50,000 Prizes Remaining: 6 out of 24
Total $2,500 Prizes Remaining: 36 out of 134
Total $100 Prizes Remaining: 3,283 out of 13,391
About "CACTUS CROSSWORD" Scratch-Off Game in Arizona
The "CACTUS CROSSWORD" scratch-off game is one of the lottery options available in Arizona. The price of a ticket is $5.
The Expected Value (EV) of a ticket in CACTUS CROSSWORD is -$1.73, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 3.43.
The odds of winning at least $100 in CACTUS CROSSWORD are 1 in 676.33.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 53,543.04.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 374,801.25.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 10:39AM EDT, approximately 27.91% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in Arizona's CACTUS CROSSWORD scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5 | 1,209,132 | 355,625 | 1 in 6.67 | 1 in 6.32 | 5.19% |
| $10 | 638,143 | 173,463 | 1 in 12.63 | 1 in 12.96 | -2.65% |
| $20 | 268,696 | 68,320 | 1 in 30 | 1 in 32.92 | -9.72% |
| $25 | 134,348 | 33,795 | 1 in 60 | 1 in 66.54 | -10.9% |
| $40 | 53,751 | 13,392 | 1 in 149.97 | 1 in 167.92 | -11.97% |
| $50 | 31,298 | 7,709 | 1 in 257.55 | 1 in 291.71 | -13.26% |
| $100 | 13,391 | 3,283 | 1 in 601.96 | 1 in 684.99 | -13.79% |
| $2,500 | 134 | 36 | 1 in 60,155.82 | 1 in 62,466.87 | -3.84% |
| $50,000 | 24 | 6 | 1 in 335,870 | 1 in 374,801.25 | -11.59% |
How Are the Odds Calculated for Arizona Scratch-Off Games?
The odds and statistics for Arizona's scratch-off games are based on official lottery data processed through statistical models. This is to help players understand their chances of winning in Arizona's scratch-off games. Here's how each metric is determined:
- Starting Odds: These are the official odds provided by the Arizona lottery at the scratch-off game's launch. They indicate the probability of winning any prize when all tickets are still in circulation.
- Estimated % Tickets Remaining: If not provided by the state, this is estimated based on the number of claimed prizes relative to the game's original prize structure. For example, if a game started with 1 million scratch-off tickets and half of the top prizes have been claimed, it is estimated that about 50% of the scratch-off tickets have been sold.
- Current Odds to Win $100/$1,000/$10,000 or More: These odds indicate the likelihood of winning higher-tier prizes in Arizona scratch-off games. They are determined by summing the probabilities of all applicable prize amounts using the current odds.
- Current Odds to Win the Grand Prize: This metric shows the probability of winning the game's largest prize, adjusted for the estimated remaining tickets and current odds.
- Expected Value (EV): EV represents the average return of a single scratch-off ticket based on the current prizes remaining. It is calculated by multiplying each prize amount by its probability of winning (prizes remaining ÷ estimated tickets remaining), summing these values, and subtracting the ticket price. A positive EV indicates an expected profit per ticket, while a negative EV indicates an expected loss.
Games, prizes, and odds for Arizona scratch-off games are sourced directly fromThe Official Arizona Lottery website.