More Money
State: Illinois
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 11:08AM EDT
Image Credit: Illinois State Lottery
Ticket Price: $5
Expected Value (EV): -$1.49
Starting Odds: 1 in 4.33
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 189.94
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 60,374.43
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 234,789.44
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 2,113,104.95 (44.17%)
Total $400,000 Prizes Remaining: 1 out of 3
Total $50,000 Prizes Remaining: 3 out of 6
Total $20,000 Prizes Remaining: 1 out of 2
About "More Money" Scratch-Off Game in Illinois
The "More Money" 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 More Money is -$1.49, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 4.33.
The odds of winning at least $100 in More Money are 1 in 189.94.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 60,374.43.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 234,789.44.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 11:08AM EDT, approximately 44.17% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in Illinois's More Money scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5 | 438,460 | 196,409 | 1 in 10.91 | 1 in 10.76 | 1.4% |
| $10 | 438,460 | 192,820 | 1 in 10.91 | 1 in 10.96 | -0.44% |
| $20 | 119,580 | 51,854 | 1 in 40.01 | 1 in 40.75 | -1.86% |
| $25 | 44,238 | 19,093 | 1 in 108.14 | 1 in 110.67 | -2.34% |
| $50 | 32,577 | 14,201 | 1 in 146.85 | 1 in 148.8 | -1.33% |
| $75 | 5,813 | 2,513 | 1 in 822.99 | 1 in 840.87 | -2.17% |
| $100 | 21,510 | 9,292 | 1 in 222.41 | 1 in 227.41 | -2.25% |
| $200 | 1,585 | 715 | 1 in 3,018.31 | 1 in 2,955.39 | 2.08% |
| $250 | 795 | 346 | 1 in 6,017.64 | 1 in 6,107.24 | -1.49% |
| $300 | 879 | 364 | 1 in 5,442.58 | 1 in 5,805.23 | -6.66% |
| $400 | 239 | 105 | 1 in 20,016.85 | 1 in 20,124.81 | -0.54% |
| $500 | 639 | 268 | 1 in 7,486.74 | 1 in 7,884.72 | -5.32% |
| $1,000 | 50 | 22 | 1 in 95,680.53 | 1 in 96,050.23 | -0.39% |
| $5,000 | 10 | 4 | 1 in 478,402.65 | 1 in 528,276.24 | -10.43% |
| $10,000 | 10 | 4 | 1 in 478,402.65 | 1 in 528,276.24 | -10.43% |
| $20,000 | 2 | 1 | 1 in 2,392,013.24 | 1 in 2,113,104.95 | 11.66% |
| $50,000 | 6 | 3 | 1 in 797,337.75 | 1 in 704,368.32 | 11.66% |
| $400,000 | 3 | 1 | 1 in 1,594,675.49 | 1 in 2,113,104.95 | -32.51% |
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.