$2,000,000 Celebration
State: Illinois
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 11:08AM EDT
Image Credit: Illinois State Lottery
Ticket Price: $20
Expected Value (EV): -$4.06
Starting Odds: 1 in 3.16
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 20.26
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 3,767.35
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 342,829.03
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 1,714,145.16 (37.61%)
Total $1,200,000 Prizes Remaining: 2 out of 3
Total $100,000 Prizes Remaining: 1 out of 5
Total $50,000 Prizes Remaining: 2 out of 10
About "$2,000,000 Celebration" Scratch-Off Game in Illinois
The "$2,000,000 Celebration" 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 $2,000,000 Celebration is -$4.06, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 3.16.
The odds of winning at least $100 in $2,000,000 Celebration are 1 in 20.26.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 3,767.35.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 342,829.03.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 11:08AM EDT, approximately 37.61% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in Illinois's $2,000,000 Celebration scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $20 | 758,485 | 287,680 | 1 in 6.01 | 1 in 5.96 | 0.85% |
| $40 | 303,394 | 113,665 | 1 in 15.02 | 1 in 15.08 | -0.38% |
| $50 | 151,697 | 56,479 | 1 in 30.05 | 1 in 30.35 | -1.01% |
| $100 | 190,189 | 70,248 | 1 in 23.97 | 1 in 24.4 | -1.82% |
| $200 | 26,106 | 9,664 | 1 in 174.6 | 1 in 177.37 | -1.59% |
| $500 | 11,416 | 4,260 | 1 in 399.27 | 1 in 402.38 | -0.78% |
| $1,000 | 1,102 | 436 | 1 in 4,136.22 | 1 in 3,931.53 | 4.95% |
| $5,000 | 36 | 14 | 1 in 126,614.44 | 1 in 122,438.94 | 3.3% |
| $50,000 | 10 | 2 | 1 in 455,811.99 | 1 in 857,072.58 | -88.03% |
| $100,000 | 5 | 1 | 1 in 911,623.98 | 1 in 1,714,145.16 | -88.03% |
| $1,200,000 | 3 | 2 | 1 in 1,519,373.29 | 1 in 857,072.58 | 43.59% |
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.