Cash 4-Ever - $ 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): -$2.09
Starting Odds: 1 in 4.41
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 505.94
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 77,100.9
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 1,773,320.75
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 3,546,641.51 (74.04%)
Total $200,000 Prizes Remaining: 2 out of 3
Total $5,000 Prizes Remaining: 17 out of 21
Total $2,000 Prizes Remaining: 27 out of 39
About "Cash 4-Ever - $ 5" Scratch-Off Game in New Jersey
The "Cash 4-Ever - $ 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 Cash 4-Ever - $ 5 is -$2.09, 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 505.94.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 77,100.9.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 1,773,320.75.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 11:36AM EDT, approximately 74.04% 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 game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FREE $5 TICKET | 399,176 | 297,180 | 1 in 12 | 1 in 11.93 | 0.55% |
| $10 | 299,377 | 221,598 | 1 in 16 | 1 in 16 | -0.03% |
| $15 | 119,748 | 88,305 | 1 in 40 | 1 in 40.16 | -0.4% |
| $20 | 59,895 | 44,217 | 1 in 79.98 | 1 in 80.21 | -0.29% |
| $25 | 159,672 | 117,457 | 1 in 30 | 1 in 30.2 | -0.65% |
| $50 | 39,871 | 29,273 | 1 in 120.14 | 1 in 121.16 | -0.85% |
| $100 | 8,167 | 5,961 | 1 in 586.53 | 1 in 594.97 | -1.44% |
| $250 | 810 | 606 | 1 in 5,913.78 | 1 in 5,852.54 | 1.04% |
| $500 | 523 | 397 | 1 in 9,159.01 | 1 in 8,933.61 | 2.46% |
| $2,000 | 39 | 27 | 1 in 122,824.62 | 1 in 131,357.09 | -6.95% |
| $5,000 | 21 | 17 | 1 in 228,102.86 | 1 in 208,625.97 | 8.54% |
| $200,000 | 3 | 2 | 1 in 1,596,720 | 1 in 1,773,320.75 | -11.06% |
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.