$500 Cash!
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Ticket Price: $5
Expected Value (EV): -$1.51
Starting Odds: 1 in 3.98
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 177.77
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: N/A
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: N/A
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 6,089,610 (99.41%)
Total $500 Prizes Remaining: 8,917 out of 8,973
Total $100 Prizes Remaining: 25,339 out of 25,496
Total $50 Prizes Remaining: 35,529 out of 35,737
About "$500 Cash!" Scratch-Off Game in Kentucky
The "$500 Cash!" scratch-off game is one of the lottery options available in Kentucky. The price of a ticket is $5.
The Expected Value (EV) of a ticket in $500 Cash! is -$1.51, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 3.98.
The odds of winning at least $100 in $500 Cash! are 1 in 177.77.
As of the last update on 09/09/2025 at 07:08AM EDT, approximately 99.41% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in Kentucky's $500 Cash! scratch-off game.
Prize Chart for "$500 Cash!"
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5 | 612,154 | 608,712 | 1 in 10.01 | 1 in 10 | 0.02% |
| $10 | 734,306 | 729,900 | 1 in 8.34 | 1 in 8.34 | -0.01% |
| $15 | 61,199 | 60,831 | 1 in 100.09 | 1 in 100.11 | -0.02% |
| $20 | 61,199 | 60,825 | 1 in 100.09 | 1 in 100.12 | -0.03% |
| $50 | 35,737 | 35,529 | 1 in 171.4 | 1 in 171.4 | 0% |
| $100 | 25,496 | 25,339 | 1 in 240.25 | 1 in 240.33 | -0.03% |
| $500 | 8,973 | 8,917 | 1 in 682.66 | 1 in 682.92 | -0.04% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ticket price of "$500 Cash!?"
Each ticket costs $5, giving you a chance to win prizes ranging from small amounts to the top jackpot.
What is the jackpot or highest prize you can win playing "$500 Cash!?"
The grand prize you can win playing "$500 Cash!" is $500.
What is the smallest prize you can win playing "$500 Cash!?"
The smallest prize for "$500 Cash!" is $5.
What were the original odds of winning any prize?
The starting odds of winning any prize are approximately 1 in 1 in 3.98.
How Are the Odds Calculated for Kentucky Scratch-Off Games?
The odds and statistics for Kentucky'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 Kentucky's scratch-off games. Here's how each metric is determined:
- Starting Odds: These are the official odds provided by the Kentucky 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 Kentucky 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 Kentucky scratch-off games are sourced directly fromThe Official Kentucky Lottery website.
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