$500 CA$H
State: Massachusetts
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 11:22AM EDT
Image Credit: Massachusetts State Lottery
Ticket Price: $5
Expected Value (EV): -$1.05
Starting Odds: 1 in 4.17
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 154.59
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 6,669.07
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 67,499.07
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 13,364,816.64 (88.38%)
Total $1,000,000 Prizes Remaining: 4 out of 4
Total $10,000 Prizes Remaining: 194 out of 210
Total $1,000 Prizes Remaining: 1,806 out of 1,995
About "$500 CA$H" Scratch-Off Game in Massachusetts
The "$500 CA$H" scratch-off game is one of the lottery options available in Massachusetts. The price of a ticket is $5.
The Expected Value (EV) of a ticket in $500 CA$H is -$1.05, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 4.17.
The odds of winning at least $100 in $500 CA$H are 1 in 154.59.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 6,669.07.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 67,499.07.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 11:22AM EDT, approximately 88.38% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in Massachusetts's $500 CA$H scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5 | 1,512,000 | 1,340,039 | 1 in 10 | 1 in 9.97 | 0.27% |
| $10 | 1,512,000 | 1,334,603 | 1 in 10 | 1 in 10.01 | -0.13% |
| $20 | 302,400 | 266,356 | 1 in 50 | 1 in 50.18 | -0.35% |
| $25 | 100,800 | 88,795 | 1 in 150.01 | 1 in 150.51 | -0.33% |
| $50 | 100,800 | 88,744 | 1 in 150.01 | 1 in 150.6 | -0.39% |
| $100 | 82,845 | 72,882 | 1 in 182.52 | 1 in 183.38 | -0.47% |
| $500 | 13,125 | 11,569 | 1 in 1,152.09 | 1 in 1,155.23 | -0.27% |
| $1,000 | 1,995 | 1,806 | 1 in 7,579.53 | 1 in 7,400.23 | 2.37% |
| $10,000 | 210 | 194 | 1 in 72,005.55 | 1 in 68,890.81 | 4.33% |
| $1,000,000 | 4 | 4 | 1 in 3,780,291.61 | 1 in 3,341,204.16 | 11.62% |
How Are the Odds Calculated for Massachusetts Scratch-Off Games?
The odds and statistics for Massachusetts'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 Massachusetts's scratch-off games. Here's how each metric is determined:
- Starting Odds: These are the official odds provided by the Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts scratch-off games are sourced directly fromThe Official Massachusetts Lottery website.