Cash 4-Ever - $ 5
Image Credit: New Jersey State Lottery
Ticket Price: $5
Expected Value (EV): -$2.08
Starting Odds: 1 in 4.41
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 508.02
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 78,275.79
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 1,487,239.96
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 2,974,479.91 (62.1%)
Total $200,000 Prizes Remaining: 2 out of 3
Total $5,000 Prizes Remaining: 13 out of 21
Total $2,000 Prizes Remaining: 23 out of 39
About "Cash 4-Ever - $ 5" Scratch-Off in New Jersey
The "Cash 4-Ever - $ 5" scratch-off 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 Cash 4-Ever - $ 5 is -$2.08, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 4.41.
The odds of winning at least $100 in Cash 4-Ever - $ 5 are 1 in 508.02.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 78,275.79.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 1,487,239.96.
As of the last update on 10/05/2025 at 08:54AM EDT, approximately 62.1% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in New Jersey's Cash 4-Ever - $ 5 scratch-off.
Prize Chart for "Cash 4-Ever - $ 5"
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FREE $5 TICKET | 399,176 | 250,041 | 1 in 12 | 1 in 11.9 | 0.87% |
| $10 | 299,377 | 185,529 | 1 in 16 | 1 in 16.03 | — |
| $15 | 119,748 | 73,938 | 1 in 40 | 1 in 40.23 | — |
| $20 | 59,895 | 37,039 | 1 in 79.98 | 1 in 80.31 | — |
| $25 | 159,672 | 98,347 | 1 in 30 | 1 in 30.24 | — |
| $50 | 39,871 | 24,418 | 1 in 120.14 | 1 in 121.82 | — |
| $100 | 8,167 | 4,988 | 1 in 586.53 | 1 in 596.33 | — |
| $250 | 810 | 497 | 1 in 5,913.78 | 1 in 5,984.87 | — |
| $500 | 523 | 332 | 1 in 9,159.01 | 1 in 8,959.28 | 2.18% |
| $2,000 | 39 | 23 | 1 in 122,824.62 | 1 in 129,325.21 | — |
| $5,000 | 21 | 13 | 1 in 228,102.86 | 1 in 228,806.15 | — |
| $200,000 | 3 | 2 | 1 in 1,596,720 | 1 in 1,487,239.96 | 6.86% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scratch-off price of "Cash 4-Ever - $ 5"?
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 "Cash 4-Ever - $ 5"?
The grand prize you can win playing "Cash 4-Ever - $ 5" is $200,000.
What is the smallest prize you can win playing "Cash 4-Ever - $ 5"?
The smallest prize for "Cash 4-Ever - $ 5" is FREE $5 TICKET.
What were the original odds of winning any prize?
The starting odds of winning any prize are approximately 1 in 1 in 4.41.
How are the odds calculated for New Jersey scratch-offs?
The odds and statistics for New Jersey's scratch-offs 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-offs.
- Starting Odds: These are the official odds provided by the New Jersey lottery at the scratch-off'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-offs and half of the top prizes have been claimed, it is estimated that about 50% of the scratch-offs 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-offs. 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 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.
Where does Scratch-Off Hub get information on New Jersey lottery scratch-offs, odds, prizes remaining, and tickets remaining?
Games, prizes, and odds for New Jersey scratch-offs are sourced directly from The Official New Jersey Lottery Website.
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