In the Green

State: Illinois
Last Updated: 09/01/2026 at 08:53AM EDT
In the Green instant ticket from Illinois Lottery

Image Credit: Illinois State Lottery

Ticket Price: $5

Expected Value (EV): -$1.40

Starting Odds: 1 in 4.24

Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 420.91

Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 96,259.16

Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 524,077.66

Estimated Tickets Remaining: 4,716,698.96 (98.38%)

Total $500,000 Prizes Remaining: 3 out of 3

Total $10,000 Prizes Remaining: 6 out of 6

Total $1,000 Prizes Remaining: 40 out of 40

About "In the Green" Instant Ticket in Illinois

The "In the Green" instant ticket is one of the lottery options available in Illinois. The price of a ticket is $5.

The Expected Value (EV) of a ticket in In the Green is -$1.40, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.

When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 4.24.

The odds of winning at least $100 in In the Green are 1 in 420.91.

The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 96,259.16.

For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 524,077.66.

As of the last update on 09/01/2026 at 08:53AM EDT, approximately 98.38% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in Illinois's In the Green instant ticket.

Prize Chart for "In the Green"

PrizeTotal Prizes Prizes Remaining Starting Odds Current Odds Change in Odds
$5459,048451,7801 in 10.441 in 10.440.04%
$10329,326323,9661 in 14.561 in 14.56-0.01%
$1579,75978,4051 in 60.111 in 60.16-0.08%
$20109,732107,9321 in 43.691 in 43.7-0.02%
$2584,50083,1081 in 56.741 in 56.75-0.03%
$3011,14110,9601 in 430.331 in 430.36-0.01%
$5041,87441,1571 in 114.491 in 114.6-0.09%
$753,9873,9151 in 1,202.491 in 1,204.78-0.19%
$1008,7798,6601 in 546.111 in 544.650.27%
$1253963931 in 12,106.871 in 12,001.780.87%
$2504013941 in 11,955.911 in 11,971.32-0.13%
$3003873801 in 12,388.431 in 12,412.37-0.19%
$5001,3571,3301 in 3,533.031 in 3,546.39-0.38%
$1,00040401 in 119,858.021 in 117,917.471.62%
$10,000661 in 799,053.441 in 786,116.491.62%
$500,000331 in 1,598,106.881 in 1,572,232.991.62%
Prize: $5
Total Prizes: 459,048
Prizes Remaining: 451,780
Starting Odds: 1 in 10.44
Current Odds: 1 in 10.44
Change in Odds: 0.04%
Prize: $10
Total Prizes: 329,326
Prizes Remaining: 323,966
Starting Odds: 1 in 14.56
Current Odds: 1 in 14.56
Change in Odds: -0.01%
Prize: $15
Total Prizes: 79,759
Prizes Remaining: 78,405
Starting Odds: 1 in 60.11
Current Odds: 1 in 60.16
Change in Odds: -0.08%
Prize: $20
Total Prizes: 109,732
Prizes Remaining: 107,932
Starting Odds: 1 in 43.69
Current Odds: 1 in 43.7
Change in Odds: -0.02%
Prize: $25
Total Prizes: 84,500
Prizes Remaining: 83,108
Starting Odds: 1 in 56.74
Current Odds: 1 in 56.75
Change in Odds: -0.03%
Prize: $30
Total Prizes: 11,141
Prizes Remaining: 10,960
Starting Odds: 1 in 430.33
Current Odds: 1 in 430.36
Change in Odds: -0.01%
Prize: $50
Total Prizes: 41,874
Prizes Remaining: 41,157
Starting Odds: 1 in 114.49
Current Odds: 1 in 114.6
Change in Odds: -0.09%
Prize: $75
Total Prizes: 3,987
Prizes Remaining: 3,915
Starting Odds: 1 in 1,202.49
Current Odds: 1 in 1,204.78
Change in Odds: -0.19%
Prize: $100
Total Prizes: 8,779
Prizes Remaining: 8,660
Starting Odds: 1 in 546.11
Current Odds: 1 in 544.65
Change in Odds: 0.27%
Prize: $125
Total Prizes: 396
Prizes Remaining: 393
Starting Odds: 1 in 12,106.87
Current Odds: 1 in 12,001.78
Change in Odds: 0.87%
Prize: $250
Total Prizes: 401
Prizes Remaining: 394
Starting Odds: 1 in 11,955.91
Current Odds: 1 in 11,971.32
Change in Odds: -0.13%
Prize: $300
Total Prizes: 387
Prizes Remaining: 380
Starting Odds: 1 in 12,388.43
Current Odds: 1 in 12,412.37
Change in Odds: -0.19%
Prize: $500
Total Prizes: 1,357
Prizes Remaining: 1,330
Starting Odds: 1 in 3,533.03
Current Odds: 1 in 3,546.39
Change in Odds: -0.38%
Prize: $1,000
Total Prizes: 40
Prizes Remaining: 40
Starting Odds: 1 in 119,858.02
Current Odds: 1 in 117,917.47
Change in Odds: 1.62%
Prize: $10,000
Total Prizes: 6
Prizes Remaining: 6
Starting Odds: 1 in 799,053.44
Current Odds: 1 in 786,116.49
Change in Odds: 1.62%
Prize: $500,000
Total Prizes: 3
Prizes Remaining: 3
Starting Odds: 1 in 1,598,106.88
Current Odds: 1 in 1,572,232.99
Change in Odds: 1.62%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Instant Ticket Price of "In the Green"?

Each ticket costs $5, giving you a chance to win prizes ranging from small amounts to the top jackpot.

What is the Jackpot or Top Prize You Can Win Playing "In the Green"?

The top prize you can win playing In the Green is $500,000.

What is the Smallest Prize You Can Win Playing "In the Green"?

The smallest prize for In the Green is $5.

What Were the Original Odds of Winning Any Prize?

The starting odds of winning any prize are approximately 1 in 4.24.

How Are the Odds Calculated for Illinois Instant Tickets?

The odds and statistics for Illinois's instant tickets are based on official lottery data processed through statistical models.
  • Starting Odds: Official odds at launch for winning any prize.
  • Estimated % Tickets Remaining: Based on prizes claimed vs original prize structure.
  • Current Odds to Win Higher Prizes: Likelihood of winning prizes like $100/$1,000/$10,000 using current odds.
  • Current Odds to Win the Top Prize: Probability of winning the top prize adjusted for remaining tickets.
  • Expected Value (EV): Average return per ticket based on prizes remaining.

Where Does Scratch-Off Hub Get Information on Illinois Lottery Instant Tickets, Odds, Prizes Remaining, and Tickets Remaining?

Games, prizes, and odds for Illinois instant tickets are sourced directly from The Official Illinois Lottery Website.

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