King Crossword
State: Illinois
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 11:08AM EDT
Image Credit: Illinois State Lottery
Ticket Price: $3
Expected Value (EV): -$0.97
Starting Odds: 1 in 3.73
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 1,245.45
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 84,359.86
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 953,266.4
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 9,532,664.02 (53.02%)
Total $50,000 Prizes Remaining: 10 out of 20
Total $3,000 Prizes Remaining: 27 out of 50
Total $1,000 Prizes Remaining: 76 out of 150
About "King Crossword" Scratch-Off Game in Illinois
The "King Crossword" scratch-off game is one of the lottery options available in Illinois. The price of a ticket is $3.
The Expected Value (EV) of a ticket in King Crossword is -$0.97, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 3.73.
The odds of winning at least $100 in King Crossword are 1 in 1,245.45.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 84,359.86.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 953,266.4.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 11:08AM EDT, approximately 53.02% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in Illinois's King Crossword scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $3 | 2,379,168 | 1,286,256 | 1 in 7.56 | 1 in 7.41 | 1.93% |
| $5 | 942,842 | 489,379 | 1 in 19.07 | 1 in 19.48 | -2.15% |
| $9 | 538,821 | 289,454 | 1 in 33.37 | 1 in 32.93 | 1.3% |
| $10 | 448,873 | 230,025 | 1 in 40.05 | 1 in 41.44 | -3.47% |
| $15 | 179,585 | 92,528 | 1 in 100.11 | 1 in 103.02 | -2.91% |
| $25 | 198,132 | 100,670 | 1 in 90.74 | 1 in 94.69 | -4.35% |
| $30 | 74,875 | 38,190 | 1 in 240.12 | 1 in 249.61 | -3.95% |
| $50 | 29,942 | 15,142 | 1 in 600.46 | 1 in 629.55 | -4.85% |
| $75 | 12,693 | 6,376 | 1 in 1,416.44 | 1 in 1,495.09 | -5.55% |
| $100 | 7,469 | 3,760 | 1 in 2,407.13 | 1 in 2,535.28 | -5.32% |
| $150 | 4,491 | 2,292 | 1 in 4,003.31 | 1 in 4,159.1 | -3.89% |
| $300 | 2,966 | 1,489 | 1 in 6,061.66 | 1 in 6,402.06 | -5.62% |
| $1,000 | 150 | 76 | 1 in 119,859.25 | 1 in 125,429.79 | -4.65% |
| $3,000 | 50 | 27 | 1 in 359,577.74 | 1 in 353,061.63 | 1.81% |
| $50,000 | 20 | 10 | 1 in 898,944.36 | 1 in 953,266.4 | -6.04% |
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.