Colorword Cash - $ 5
State: New Jersey
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 11:36AM EDT
Image Credit: New Jersey State Lottery
Ticket Price: $5
Expected Value (EV): -$1.87
Starting Odds: 1 in 4.09
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 362.12
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 678,967.33
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 678,967.33
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 1,357,934.67 (31.91%)
Total $50,000 Prizes Remaining: 2 out of 6
Total $500 Prizes Remaining: 68 out of 336
Total $150 Prizes Remaining: 370 out of 1,286
About "Colorword Cash - $ 5" Scratch-Off Game in New Jersey
The "Colorword Cash - $ 5" scratch-off game is one of the lottery options available in New Jersey. The price of a ticket is $5.
The Expected Value (EV) of a ticket in Colorword Cash - $ 5 is -$1.87, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 4.09.
The odds of winning at least $100 in Colorword Cash - $ 5 are 1 in 362.12.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 678,967.33.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 678,967.33.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 11:36AM EDT, approximately 31.91% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in New Jersey's Colorword Cash - $ 5 scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5 | 496,436 | 164,702 | 1 in 8.57 | 1 in 8.24 | 3.81% |
| $10 | 283,437 | 85,338 | 1 in 15.01 | 1 in 15.91 | -5.99% |
| $15 | 70,918 | 21,019 | 1 in 60 | 1 in 64.61 | -7.68% |
| $20 | 71,033 | 25,321 | 1 in 59.9 | 1 in 53.63 | 10.47% |
| $30 | 70,918 | 20,796 | 1 in 60 | 1 in 65.3 | -8.83% |
| $50 | 26,978 | 8,720 | 1 in 157.72 | 1 in 155.73 | 1.27% |
| $70 | 8,508 | 2,504 | 1 in 500.13 | 1 in 542.31 | -8.43% |
| $100 | 10,934 | 3,310 | 1 in 389.16 | 1 in 410.25 | -5.42% |
| $150 | 1,286 | 370 | 1 in 3,308.77 | 1 in 3,670.09 | -10.92% |
| $500 | 336 | 68 | 1 in 12,663.93 | 1 in 19,969.63 | -57.69% |
| $50,000 | 6 | 2 | 1 in 709,180 | 1 in 678,967.33 | 4.26% |
How Are the Odds Calculated for New Jersey Scratch-Off Games?
The odds and statistics for New Jersey'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 New Jersey's scratch-off games. Here's how each metric is determined:
- Starting Odds: These are the official odds provided by the New Jersey 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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey scratch-off games are sourced directly fromThe Official New Jersey Lottery website.