25X the Cash
State: Illinois
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 11:08AM EDT
Image Credit: Illinois State Lottery
Ticket Price: $5
Expected Value (EV): -$1.54
Starting Odds: 1 in 4.25
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 359.88
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 100,259.07
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 541,399
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 2,706,995 (30.91%)
Total $500,000 Prizes Remaining: 1 out of 4
Total $10,000 Prizes Remaining: 4 out of 11
Total $1,000 Prizes Remaining: 22 out of 90
About "25X the Cash" Scratch-Off Game in Illinois
The "25X the Cash" 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 25X the Cash is -$1.54, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 4.25.
The odds of winning at least $100 in 25X the Cash are 1 in 359.88.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 100,259.07.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 541,399.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 11:08AM EDT, approximately 30.91% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in Illinois's 25X the Cash scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5 | 838,655 | 267,063 | 1 in 10.44 | 1 in 10.14 | 2.92% |
| $10 | 601,668 | 185,514 | 1 in 14.55 | 1 in 14.59 | -0.26% |
| $15 | 145,766 | 43,168 | 1 in 60.07 | 1 in 62.71 | -4.39% |
| $20 | 200,539 | 60,952 | 1 in 43.66 | 1 in 44.41 | -1.71% |
| $25 | 149,624 | 44,053 | 1 in 58.52 | 1 in 61.45 | -5% |
| $50 | 72,730 | 21,469 | 1 in 120.4 | 1 in 126.09 | -4.73% |
| $75 | 25,535 | 7,199 | 1 in 342.92 | 1 in 376.02 | -9.65% |
| $100 | 22,661 | 6,616 | 1 in 386.41 | 1 in 409.16 | -5.89% |
| $250 | 807 | 236 | 1 in 10,850.67 | 1 in 11,470.32 | -5.71% |
| $500 | 2,261 | 643 | 1 in 3,872.84 | 1 in 4,209.95 | -8.7% |
| $1,000 | 90 | 22 | 1 in 97,294.35 | 1 in 123,045.23 | -26.47% |
| $10,000 | 11 | 4 | 1 in 796,044.7 | 1 in 676,748.75 | 14.99% |
| $500,000 | 4 | 1 | 1 in 2,189,122.94 | 1 in 2,706,995 | -23.66% |
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.