5 Times Lucky
State: Illinois
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 11:07AM EDT
Image Credit: Illinois State Lottery
Ticket Price: $5
Expected Value (EV): -$1.52
Starting Odds: 1 in 3.96
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 288.78
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 46,166
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 427,035.51
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 1,708,142.04 (35.69%)
Total $255,555 Prizes Remaining: 1 out of 4
Total $20,000 Prizes Remaining: 3 out of 7
Total $1,000 Prizes Remaining: 33 out of 90
About "5 Times Lucky" Scratch-Off Game in Illinois
The "5 Times Lucky" 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 5 Times Lucky is -$1.52, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 3.96.
The odds of winning at least $100 in 5 Times Lucky are 1 in 288.78.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 46,166.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 427,035.51.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 11:07AM EDT, approximately 35.69% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in Illinois's 5 Times Lucky scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5 | 518,973 | 189,923 | 1 in 9.22 | 1 in 8.99 | 2.49% |
| $10 | 439,131 | 155,093 | 1 in 10.9 | 1 in 11.01 | -1.04% |
| $20 | 119,763 | 41,452 | 1 in 39.97 | 1 in 41.21 | -3.1% |
| $25 | 55,905 | 19,257 | 1 in 85.62 | 1 in 88.7 | -3.6% |
| $50 | 49,884 | 17,015 | 1 in 95.96 | 1 in 100.39 | -4.62% |
| $75 | 7,989 | 2,694 | 1 in 599.16 | 1 in 634.05 | -5.82% |
| $100 | 14,796 | 5,109 | 1 in 323.51 | 1 in 334.34 | -3.35% |
| $200 | 1,592 | 551 | 1 in 3,006.73 | 1 in 3,100.08 | -3.1% |
| $500 | 634 | 218 | 1 in 7,550.03 | 1 in 7,835.51 | -3.78% |
| $1,000 | 90 | 33 | 1 in 53,185.79 | 1 in 51,761.88 | 2.68% |
| $20,000 | 7 | 3 | 1 in 683,817.33 | 1 in 569,380.68 | 16.73% |
| $255,555 | 4 | 1 | 1 in 1,196,680.32 | 1 in 1,708,142.04 | -42.74% |
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.