$50,000 Star Cashword
State: Massachusetts
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 11:22AM EDT

Image Credit: Massachusetts State Lottery
Ticket Price: $2
Expected Value (EV): -$0.54
Starting Odds: 1 in 4.23
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 953.02
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 43,197.35
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 898,504.88
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 8,985,048.75 (59.44%)
Total $50,000 Prizes Remaining: 10 out of 15
Total $1,000 Prizes Remaining: 198 out of 315
Total $500 Prizes Remaining: 620 out of 1,050
About "$50,000 Star Cashword" Scratch-Off Game in Massachusetts
The "$50,000 Star Cashword" scratch-off game is one of the lottery options available in Massachusetts. The price of a ticket is $2.
The Expected Value (EV) of a ticket in $50,000 Star Cashword is -$0.54, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 4.23.
The odds of winning at least $100 in $50,000 Star Cashword are 1 in 953.02.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 43,197.35.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 898,504.88.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 11:22AM EDT, approximately 59.44% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in Massachusetts's $50,000 Star Cashword scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
$2 | 1,512,000 | 901,317 | 1 in 10 | 1 in 9.97 | 0.28% |
$4 | 1,108,800 | 661,087 | 1 in 13.63 | 1 in 13.59 | 0.3% |
$5 | 362,880 | 214,353 | 1 in 41.65 | 1 in 41.92 | -0.63% |
$10 | 302,400 | 178,258 | 1 in 49.98 | 1 in 50.4 | -0.84% |
$20 | 241,920 | 142,355 | 1 in 62.48 | 1 in 63.12 | -1.02% |
$50 | 29,400 | 17,327 | 1 in 514.11 | 1 in 518.56 | -0.86% |
$100 | 10,290 | 6,092 | 1 in 1,468.9 | 1 in 1,474.89 | -0.41% |
$200 | 4,200 | 2,508 | 1 in 3,598.79 | 1 in 3,582.56 | 0.45% |
$500 | 1,050 | 620 | 1 in 14,395.17 | 1 in 14,492.01 | -0.67% |
$1,000 | 315 | 198 | 1 in 47,983.91 | 1 in 45,379.03 | 5.43% |
$50,000 | 15 | 10 | 1 in 1,007,662.14 | 1 in 898,504.88 | 10.83% |
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.