Waves of Cash
State: Massachusetts
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 11:21AM EDT
Image Credit: Massachusetts State Lottery
Ticket Price: $5
Expected Value (EV): -$1.68
Starting Odds: 1 in 4.13
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 137.41
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 7,154.98
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: N/A
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 1,137,641.54 (11.28%)
Total $1,000,000 Prizes Remaining: 0 out of 3
Total $5,000 Prizes Remaining: 11 out of 140
Total $1,000 Prizes Remaining: 148 out of 1,540
About "Waves of Cash" Scratch-Off Game in Massachusetts
The "Waves of Cash" 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 Waves of Cash is -$1.68, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 4.13.
The odds of winning at least $100 in Waves of Cash are 1 in 137.41.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 7,154.98.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 11:21AM EDT, approximately 11.28% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in Massachusetts's Waves of Cash scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5 | 1,008,000 | 127,644 | 1 in 10 | 1 in 8.91 | 10.9% |
| $10 | 1,008,000 | 105,259 | 1 in 10 | 1 in 10.81 | -8.05% |
| $15 | 67,200 | 6,804 | 1 in 150.04 | 1 in 167.2 | -11.44% |
| $20 | 201,600 | 19,788 | 1 in 50.01 | 1 in 57.49 | -14.95% |
| $50 | 67,200 | 7,684 | 1 in 150.04 | 1 in 148.05 | 1.33% |
| $100 | 76,790 | 7,096 | 1 in 131.31 | 1 in 160.32 | -22.1% |
| $200 | 7,700 | 723 | 1 in 1,309.47 | 1 in 1,573.5 | -20.16% |
| $500 | 3,220 | 301 | 1 in 3,131.35 | 1 in 3,779.54 | -20.7% |
| $1,000 | 1,540 | 148 | 1 in 6,547.37 | 1 in 7,686.77 | -17.4% |
| $5,000 | 140 | 11 | 1 in 72,021.09 | 1 in 103,421.96 | -43.6% |
| $1,000,000 | 3 | 0 | 1 in 3,360,984.36 | — | 0% |
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.