Diamond Crossword 10X
State: Illinois
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 11:08AM EDT
Image Credit: Illinois State Lottery
Ticket Price: $25
Expected Value (EV): -$5.09
Starting Odds: 1 in 2.78
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 21.78
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 2,159.9
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 160,330.73
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 2,084,299.44 (54.45%)
Total $1,000,000 Prizes Remaining: 3 out of 4
Total $100,000 Prizes Remaining: 6 out of 8
Total $10,000 Prizes Remaining: 4 out of 8
About "Diamond Crossword 10X" Scratch-Off Game in Illinois
The "Diamond Crossword 10X" scratch-off game is one of the lottery options available in Illinois. The price of a ticket is $25.
The Expected Value (EV) of a ticket in Diamond Crossword 10X is -$5.09, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 2.78.
The odds of winning at least $100 in Diamond Crossword 10X are 1 in 21.78.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 2,159.9.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 160,330.73.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 11:08AM EDT, approximately 54.45% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in Illinois's Diamond Crossword 10X scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25 | 510,908 | 279,311 | 1 in 7.49 | 1 in 7.46 | 0.4% |
| $30 | 255,454 | 138,746 | 1 in 14.98 | 1 in 15.02 | -0.25% |
| $50 | 383,181 | 208,126 | 1 in 9.99 | 1 in 10.01 | -0.25% |
| $75 | 51,187 | 27,857 | 1 in 74.78 | 1 in 74.82 | -0.05% |
| $100 | 138,778 | 75,315 | 1 in 27.58 | 1 in 27.67 | -0.33% |
| $200 | 22,424 | 12,130 | 1 in 170.71 | 1 in 171.83 | -0.66% |
| $250 | 2,535 | 1,402 | 1 in 1,510.02 | 1 in 1,486.66 | 1.55% |
| $500 | 10,855 | 5,896 | 1 in 352.64 | 1 in 353.51 | -0.25% |
| $1,000 | 1,600 | 952 | 1 in 2,392.44 | 1 in 2,189.39 | 8.49% |
| $10,000 | 8 | 4 | 1 in 478,487.34 | 1 in 521,074.86 | -8.9% |
| $100,000 | 8 | 6 | 1 in 478,487.34 | 1 in 347,383.24 | 27.4% |
| $1,000,000 | 4 | 3 | 1 in 956,974.69 | 1 in 694,766.48 | 27.4% |
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.