Cash Lines
State: Illinois
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 11:08AM EDT
Image Credit: Illinois State Lottery
Ticket Price: $3
Expected Value (EV): -$0.93
Starting Odds: 1 in 4.08
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 1,598.47
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 159,556.75
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 877,562.1
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 3,510,248.4 (88.79%)
Total $80,000 Prizes Remaining: 4 out of 4
Total $1,000 Prizes Remaining: 18 out of 20
Total $250 Prizes Remaining: 434 out of 492
About "Cash Lines" Scratch-Off Game in Illinois
The "Cash Lines" scratch-off game is one of the lottery options available in Illinois. The price of a ticket is $3.
The Expected Value (EV) of a ticket in Cash Lines is -$0.93, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 4.08.
The odds of winning at least $100 in Cash Lines are 1 in 1,598.47.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 159,556.75.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 877,562.1.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 11:08AM EDT, approximately 88.79% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in Illinois's Cash Lines scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $3 | 316,318 | 282,216 | 1 in 12.5 | 1 in 12.44 | 0.48% |
| $5 | 197,695 | 176,011 | 1 in 20 | 1 in 19.94 | 0.28% |
| $6 | 207,549 | 183,626 | 1 in 19.05 | 1 in 19.12 | -0.35% |
| $9 | 59,327 | 52,441 | 1 in 66.64 | 1 in 66.94 | -0.45% |
| $10 | 39,539 | 34,938 | 1 in 99.99 | 1 in 100.47 | -0.48% |
| $15 | 39,539 | 34,945 | 1 in 99.99 | 1 in 100.45 | -0.46% |
| $20 | 39,539 | 34,819 | 1 in 99.99 | 1 in 100.81 | -0.82% |
| $25 | 36,915 | 32,649 | 1 in 107.1 | 1 in 107.51 | -0.39% |
| $30 | 20,207 | 17,794 | 1 in 195.65 | 1 in 197.27 | -0.83% |
| $50 | 9,891 | 8,720 | 1 in 399.72 | 1 in 402.55 | -0.71% |
| $100 | 1,980 | 1,740 | 1 in 1,996.76 | 1 in 2,017.38 | -1.03% |
| $250 | 492 | 434 | 1 in 8,035.73 | 1 in 8,088.13 | -0.65% |
| $1,000 | 20 | 18 | 1 in 197,679.06 | 1 in 195,013.8 | 1.35% |
| $80,000 | 4 | 4 | 1 in 988,395.3 | 1 in 877,562.1 | 11.21% |
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.