$75,000 Crossword
State: Illinois
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 11:08AM EDT
Image Credit: Illinois State Lottery
Ticket Price: $5
Expected Value (EV): -$1.64
Starting Odds: 1 in 3.8
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 415.97
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 73,263.14
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 435,915.67
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 8,718,313.4 (24.26%)
Total $75,000 Prizes Remaining: 6 out of 30
Total $10,000 Prizes Remaining: 14 out of 60
Total $5,000 Prizes Remaining: 18 out of 60
About "$75,000 Crossword" Scratch-Off Game in Illinois
The "$75,000 Crossword" scratch-off game is one of the lottery options available in Illinois. The price of a ticket is $5.
The Expected Value (EV) of a ticket in $75,000 Crossword is -$1.64, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 3.8.
The odds of winning at least $100 in $75,000 Crossword are 1 in 415.97.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 73,263.14.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 435,915.67.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 11:08AM EDT, approximately 24.26% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in Illinois's $75,000 Crossword scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5 | 3,521,011 | 916,435 | 1 in 10.21 | 1 in 9.51 | 6.8% |
| $10 | 3,146,363 | 748,075 | 1 in 11.42 | 1 in 11.65 | -2.03% |
| $15 | 1,123,577 | 255,119 | 1 in 31.99 | 1 in 34.17 | -6.84% |
| $20 | 599,294 | 135,157 | 1 in 59.97 | 1 in 64.51 | -7.56% |
| $25 | 503,548 | 113,245 | 1 in 71.37 | 1 in 76.99 | -7.87% |
| $30 | 90,071 | 20,133 | 1 in 399.01 | 1 in 433.04 | -8.53% |
| $40 | 71,921 | 16,136 | 1 in 499.71 | 1 in 540.3 | -8.12% |
| $50 | 296,834 | 66,363 | 1 in 121.08 | 1 in 131.37 | -8.5% |
| $75 | 11,916 | 2,671 | 1 in 3,016.07 | 1 in 3,264.06 | -8.22% |
| $100 | 89,796 | 20,194 | 1 in 400.24 | 1 in 431.73 | -7.87% |
| $500 | 2,993 | 646 | 1 in 12,007.87 | 1 in 13,495.84 | -12.39% |
| $1,000 | 300 | 81 | 1 in 119,798.47 | 1 in 107,633.5 | 10.15% |
| $5,000 | 60 | 18 | 1 in 598,992.35 | 1 in 484,350.74 | 19.14% |
| $10,000 | 60 | 14 | 1 in 598,992.35 | 1 in 622,736.67 | -3.96% |
| $75,000 | 30 | 6 | 1 in 1,197,984.71 | 1 in 1,453,052.23 | -21.29% |
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.