$1,000,000 Ca$h Cha$er
State: Illinois
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 11:08AM EDT
Image Credit: Illinois State Lottery
Ticket Price: $10
Expected Value (EV): -$2.46
Starting Odds: 1 in 4.15
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 54.82
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 10,504.88
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 622,413.89
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 2,489,655.55 (63.05%)
Total $600,000 Prizes Remaining: 2 out of 3
Total $100,000 Prizes Remaining: 2 out of 3
Total $5,000 Prizes Remaining: 19 out of 27
About "$1,000,000 Ca$h Cha$er" Scratch-Off Game in Illinois
The "$1,000,000 Ca$h Cha$er" scratch-off game is one of the lottery options available in Illinois. The price of a ticket is $10.
The Expected Value (EV) of a ticket in $1,000,000 Ca$h Cha$er is -$2.46, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 4.15.
The odds of winning at least $100 in $1,000,000 Ca$h Cha$er are 1 in 54.82.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 10,504.88.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 622,413.89.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 11:08AM EDT, approximately 63.05% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in Illinois's $1,000,000 Ca$h Cha$er scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10 | 329,490 | 208,189 | 1 in 11.98 | 1 in 11.96 | 0.21% |
| $15 | 65,875 | 41,647 | 1 in 59.94 | 1 in 59.78 | 0.27% |
| $20 | 296,380 | 186,669 | 1 in 13.32 | 1 in 13.34 | -0.11% |
| $25 | 18,392 | 11,575 | 1 in 214.69 | 1 in 215.09 | -0.19% |
| $30 | 27,667 | 17,411 | 1 in 142.72 | 1 in 142.99 | -0.19% |
| $50 | 141,330 | 89,008 | 1 in 27.94 | 1 in 27.97 | -0.12% |
| $100 | 66,199 | 41,541 | 1 in 59.65 | 1 in 59.93 | -0.48% |
| $200 | 1,977 | 1,259 | 1 in 1,997.24 | 1 in 1,977.49 | 0.99% |
| $250 | 1,503 | 947 | 1 in 2,627.11 | 1 in 2,628.99 | -0.07% |
| $500 | 2,304 | 1,434 | 1 in 1,713.78 | 1 in 1,736.16 | -1.31% |
| $1,000 | 306 | 214 | 1 in 12,903.73 | 1 in 11,633.9 | 9.84% |
| $5,000 | 27 | 19 | 1 in 146,242.31 | 1 in 131,034.5 | 10.4% |
| $100,000 | 3 | 2 | 1 in 1,316,180.8 | 1 in 1,244,827.78 | 5.42% |
| $600,000 | 3 | 2 | 1 in 1,316,180.8 | 1 in 1,244,827.78 | 5.42% |
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.