INSTANT CASH
State: Arizona
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 10:39AM EDT
Image Credit: Arizona State Lottery
Ticket Price: $5
Expected Value (EV): -$1.55
Starting Odds: 1 in 3.67
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 701.86
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 68,314.6
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 273,258.41
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 1,639,550.48 (73.81%)
Total $50,000 Prizes Remaining: 6 out of 7
Total $1,000 Prizes Remaining: 18 out of 20
Total $500 Prizes Remaining: 67 out of 93
About "INSTANT CASH" Scratch-Off Game in Arizona
The "INSTANT CASH" 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 INSTANT CASH is -$1.55, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 3.67.
The odds of winning at least $100 in INSTANT CASH are 1 in 701.86.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 68,314.6.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 273,258.41.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 10:39AM EDT, approximately 73.81% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in Arizona's INSTANT CASH scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5 | 268,816 | 200,288 | 1 in 8.27 | 1 in 8.19 | 1.02% |
| $10 | 194,562 | 143,272 | 1 in 11.43 | 1 in 11.44 | -0.12% |
| $20 | 74,132 | 54,067 | 1 in 30 | 1 in 30.32 | -1.08% |
| $25 | 37,066 | 26,981 | 1 in 60 | 1 in 60.77 | -1.28% |
| $40 | 19,284 | 13,910 | 1 in 115.33 | 1 in 117.87 | -2.2% |
| $50 | 8,169 | 5,890 | 1 in 272.24 | 1 in 278.36 | -2.25% |
| $100 | 2,760 | 1,979 | 1 in 805.78 | 1 in 828.47 | -2.82% |
| $250 | 367 | 266 | 1 in 6,059.84 | 1 in 6,163.72 | -1.71% |
| $500 | 93 | 67 | 1 in 23,913.55 | 1 in 24,470.9 | -2.33% |
| $1,000 | 20 | 18 | 1 in 111,198 | 1 in 91,086.14 | 18.09% |
| $50,000 | 7 | 6 | 1 in 317,708.6 | 1 in 273,258.41 | 13.99% |
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.