Diamond Payout
State: Illinois
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 11:08AM EDT
Image Credit: Illinois State Lottery
Ticket Price: $20
Expected Value (EV): -$3.83
Starting Odds: 1 in 3.19
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 21.59
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 3,996.64
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 130,290.45
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 651,452.23 (16.46%)
Total $1,200,000 Prizes Remaining: 1 out of 3
Total $100,000 Prizes Remaining: 1 out of 5
Total $25,000 Prizes Remaining: 3 out of 12
About "Diamond Payout" Scratch-Off Game in Illinois
The "Diamond Payout" scratch-off game is one of the lottery options available in Illinois. The price of a ticket is $20.
The Expected Value (EV) of a ticket in Diamond Payout is -$3.83, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 3.19.
The odds of winning at least $100 in Diamond Payout are 1 in 21.59.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 3,996.64.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 130,290.45.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 11:08AM EDT, approximately 16.46% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in Illinois's Diamond Payout scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $20 | 527,744 | 87,511 | 1 in 7.5 | 1 in 7.44 | 0.74% |
| $25 | 131,936 | 21,942 | 1 in 30 | 1 in 29.69 | 1.03% |
| $40 | 263,872 | 42,815 | 1 in 15 | 1 in 15.22 | -1.44% |
| $50 | 131,936 | 21,782 | 1 in 30 | 1 in 29.91 | 0.3% |
| $100 | 157,695 | 25,805 | 1 in 25.1 | 1 in 25.25 | -0.59% |
| $200 | 16,681 | 2,647 | 1 in 237.26 | 1 in 246.11 | -3.73% |
| $500 | 9,870 | 1,552 | 1 in 400.99 | 1 in 419.75 | -4.68% |
| $1,000 | 891 | 154 | 1 in 4,441.96 | 1 in 4,230.21 | 4.77% |
| $5,000 | 40 | 4 | 1 in 98,944.63 | 1 in 162,863.06 | -64.6% |
| $25,000 | 12 | 3 | 1 in 329,815.43 | 1 in 217,150.74 | 34.16% |
| $100,000 | 5 | 1 | 1 in 791,557.03 | 1 in 651,452.23 | 17.7% |
| $1,200,000 | 3 | 1 | 1 in 1,319,261.72 | 1 in 651,452.23 | 50.62% |
How Are the Odds Calculated for Illinois Scratch-Off Games?
The odds and statistics for Illinois'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 Illinois's scratch-off games. Here's how each metric is determined:
- Starting Odds: These are the official odds provided by the Illinois 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 Illinois 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 Illinois scratch-off games are sourced directly fromThe Official Illinois Lottery website.