Money Bags
State: Connecticut
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 01:50PM EDT
Image Credit: Connecticut State Lottery
Ticket Price: $5
Starting Odds: 1 in 3.55
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 234.48
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 57,821.73
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 722,771.68
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 1,445,543.35 (43.33%)
Total $50,000 Prizes Remaining: 2 out of 4
Total $5,000 Prizes Remaining: 23 out of 52
Total $500 Prizes Remaining: 358 out of 859
About "Money Bags" Scratch-Off Game in Connecticut
The "Money Bags" scratch-off game is one of the lottery options available in Connecticut. The price of a ticket is $5.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 3.55.
The odds of winning at least $100 in Money Bags are 1 in 234.48.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 57,821.73.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 722,771.68.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 01:50PM EDT, approximately 43.33% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in Connecticut's Money Bags scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5 | 550,426 | 241,790 | 1 in 6.06 | 1 in 5.98 | 1.36% |
| $10 | 225,280 | 96,430 | 1 in 14.81 | 1 in 14.99 | -1.23% |
| $20 | 108,405 | 45,996 | 1 in 30.77 | 1 in 31.43 | -2.13% |
| $50 | 41,686 | 17,554 | 1 in 80.03 | 1 in 82.35 | -2.9% |
| $100 | 10,461 | 4,408 | 1 in 318.9 | 1 in 327.94 | -2.83% |
| $200 | 3,285 | 1,374 | 1 in 1,015.53 | 1 in 1,052.07 | -3.6% |
| $500 | 859 | 358 | 1 in 3,883.59 | 1 in 4,037.83 | -3.97% |
| $5,000 | 52 | 23 | 1 in 64,153.85 | 1 in 62,849.71 | 2.03% |
| $50,000 | 4 | 2 | 1 in 834,000 | 1 in 722,771.68 | 13.34% |
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.