Pay Raise
State: Connecticut
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 01:49PM EDT
Image Credit: Connecticut State Lottery
Ticket Price: $3
Starting Odds: 1 in 3.5
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 993.86
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 119,138.59
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 635,405.83
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 1,906,217.5 (93.8%)
Total $25,000 Prizes Remaining: 3 out of 3
Total $1,000 Prizes Remaining: 13 out of 14
Total $500 Prizes Remaining: 88 out of 96
About "Pay Raise" Scratch-Off Game in Connecticut
The "Pay Raise" scratch-off game is one of the lottery options available in Connecticut. The price of a ticket is $3.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 3.5.
The odds of winning at least $100 in Pay Raise are 1 in 993.86.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 119,138.59.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 635,405.83.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 01:49PM EDT, approximately 93.8% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in Connecticut's Pay Raise scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $3 | 284,318 | 266,771 | 1 in 7.15 | 1 in 7.15 | 0.03% |
| $5 | 162,682 | 152,691 | 1 in 12.49 | 1 in 12.48 | 0.06% |
| $10 | 60,972 | 57,130 | 1 in 33.33 | 1 in 33.37 | -0.11% |
| $15 | 40,682 | 38,060 | 1 in 49.95 | 1 in 50.08 | -0.26% |
| $20 | 15,242 | 14,269 | 1 in 133.33 | 1 in 133.59 | -0.2% |
| $40 | 10,146 | 9,501 | 1 in 200.3 | 1 in 200.63 | -0.17% |
| $50 | 3,874 | 3,615 | 1 in 524.57 | 1 in 527.31 | -0.52% |
| $100 | 1,640 | 1,546 | 1 in 1,239.15 | 1 in 1,233 | 0.5% |
| $200 | 281 | 268 | 1 in 7,232.03 | 1 in 7,112.75 | 1.65% |
| $500 | 96 | 88 | 1 in 21,168.75 | 1 in 21,661.56 | -2.33% |
| $1,000 | 14 | 13 | 1 in 145,157.14 | 1 in 146,632.12 | -1.02% |
| $25,000 | 3 | 3 | 1 in 677,400 | 1 in 635,405.83 | 6.2% |
How Are the Odds Calculated for Connecticut Scratch-Off Games?
The odds and statistics for Connecticut'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 Connecticut's scratch-off games. Here's how each metric is determined:
- Starting Odds: These are the official odds provided by the Connecticut 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 Connecticut 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 Connecticut scratch-off games are sourced directly fromThe Official Connecticut Lottery website.