9s in a Line
State: Illinois
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 11:07AM EDT
Image Credit: Illinois State Lottery
Ticket Price: $5
Expected Value (EV): -$1.47
Starting Odds: 1 in 4.44
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 366.12
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 89,267.77
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 758,776.02
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 3,035,104.08 (63.4%)
Total $299,999 Prizes Remaining: 2 out of 4
Total $25,000 Prizes Remaining: 2 out of 4
Total $5,000 Prizes Remaining: 8 out of 12
About "9s in a Line" Scratch-Off Game in Illinois
The "9s in a Line" 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 9s in a Line is -$1.47, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 4.44.
The odds of winning at least $100 in 9s in a Line are 1 in 366.12.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 89,267.77.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 758,776.02.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 11:07AM EDT, approximately 63.4% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in Illinois's 9s in a Line scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5 | 388,927 | 248,366 | 1 in 12.31 | 1 in 12.22 | 0.72% |
| $9 | 39,899 | 25,387 | 1 in 119.99 | 1 in 119.55 | 0.36% |
| $10 | 279,293 | 176,611 | 1 in 17.14 | 1 in 17.19 | -0.26% |
| $15 | 109,873 | 69,760 | 1 in 43.57 | 1 in 43.51 | 0.15% |
| $20 | 119,606 | 75,249 | 1 in 40.03 | 1 in 40.33 | -0.77% |
| $25 | 47,478 | 29,724 | 1 in 100.83 | 1 in 102.11 | -1.26% |
| $29 | 13,124 | 8,251 | 1 in 364.78 | 1 in 367.85 | -0.84% |
| $30 | 11,936 | 7,554 | 1 in 401.09 | 1 in 401.79 | -0.17% |
| $45 | 6,375 | 4,011 | 1 in 750.96 | 1 in 756.7 | -0.76% |
| $49 | 14,334 | 8,936 | 1 in 333.99 | 1 in 339.65 | -1.69% |
| $50 | 23,842 | 14,930 | 1 in 200.8 | 1 in 203.29 | -1.24% |
| $60 | 4,019 | 2,514 | 1 in 1,191.19 | 1 in 1,207.28 | -1.35% |
| $75 | 2,775 | 1,736 | 1 in 1,725.19 | 1 in 1,748.33 | -1.34% |
| $99 | 3,584 | 2,263 | 1 in 1,335.77 | 1 in 1,341.19 | -0.41% |
| $100 | 10,779 | 6,784 | 1 in 444.14 | 1 in 447.39 | -0.73% |
| $150 | 785 | 488 | 1 in 6,098.6 | 1 in 6,219.48 | -1.98% |
| $200 | 567 | 350 | 1 in 8,443.38 | 1 in 8,671.73 | -2.7% |
| $300 | 391 | 252 | 1 in 12,243.99 | 1 in 12,044.06 | 1.63% |
| $500 | 481 | 300 | 1 in 9,953.01 | 1 in 10,117.01 | -1.65% |
| $999 | 123 | 82 | 1 in 38,921.94 | 1 in 37,013.46 | 4.9% |
| $1,000 | 32 | 22 | 1 in 149,606.22 | 1 in 137,959.28 | 7.79% |
| $5,000 | 12 | 8 | 1 in 398,949.91 | 1 in 379,388.01 | 4.9% |
| $25,000 | 4 | 2 | 1 in 1,196,849.73 | 1 in 1,517,552.04 | -26.8% |
| $299,999 | 4 | 2 | 1 in 1,196,849.73 | 1 in 1,517,552.04 | -26.8% |
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.