Ultimate 7s
State: Illinois
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 11:07AM EDT
Image Credit: Illinois State Lottery
Ticket Price: $5
Expected Value (EV): -$0.65
Starting Odds: 1 in 4.18
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 397.47
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 29,348.95
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 183,430.94
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 733,723.76 (12.02%)
Total $277,777 Prizes Remaining: 4 out of 6
Total $77,777 Prizes Remaining: 0 out of 6
Total $7,777 Prizes Remaining: 3 out of 27
About "Ultimate 7s" Scratch-Off Game in Illinois
The "Ultimate 7s" 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 Ultimate 7s is -$0.65, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 4.18.
The odds of winning at least $100 in Ultimate 7s are 1 in 397.47.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 29,348.95.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 183,430.94.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 11:07AM EDT, approximately 12.02% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in Illinois's Ultimate 7s scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5 | 660,452 | 90,274 | 1 in 9.24 | 1 in 8.13 | 12.05% |
| $10 | 508,040 | 58,194 | 1 in 12.01 | 1 in 12.61 | -4.95% |
| $20 | 101,608 | 10,119 | 1 in 60.07 | 1 in 72.51 | -20.71% |
| $25 | 99,016 | 9,049 | 1 in 61.64 | 1 in 81.08 | -31.54% |
| $50 | 53,404 | 4,774 | 1 in 114.29 | 1 in 153.69 | -34.48% |
| $75 | 15,289 | 1,276 | 1 in 399.2 | 1 in 575.02 | -44.04% |
| $100 | 18,780 | 1,525 | 1 in 324.99 | 1 in 481.13 | -48.04% |
| $200 | 1,522 | 148 | 1 in 4,010.09 | 1 in 4,957.59 | -23.63% |
| $300 | 1,023 | 82 | 1 in 5,966.14 | 1 in 8,947.85 | -49.98% |
| $500 | 826 | 66 | 1 in 7,389.06 | 1 in 11,117.03 | -50.45% |
| $1,000 | 135 | 18 | 1 in 45,210.07 | 1 in 40,762.43 | 9.84% |
| $7,777 | 27 | 3 | 1 in 226,050.37 | 1 in 244,574.59 | -8.19% |
| $77,777 | 6 | 0 | 1 in 1,017,226.69 | — | 0% |
| $277,777 | 6 | 4 | 1 in 1,017,226.69 | 1 in 183,430.94 | 81.97% |
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.