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$500 Cash Craze - $ 5

State: New Jersey
Last Updated: 03/26/2026 at 09:32AM EDT
$500 Cash Craze - $ 5 scratch-off from New Jersey Lottery

Image Credit: New Jersey State Lottery

Ticket Price: $5

Expected Value (EV): -$1.95

Starting Odds: 1 in 4.55

Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 202.72

Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 1,358,317.22

Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 1,358,317.22

Estimated Tickets Remaining: 5,433,268.87 (99.93%)

Total $200,000 Prizes Remaining: 4 out of 4

Total $500 Prizes Remaining: 9,226 out of 9,231

Total $200 Prizes Remaining: 1,090 out of 1,092

About "$500 Cash Craze - $ 5" Scratch-Off in New Jersey

The "$500 Cash Craze - $ 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 $500 Cash Craze - $ 5 is -$1.95, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.

When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 4.55.

The odds of winning at least $100 in $500 Cash Craze - $ 5 are 1 in 202.72.

The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 1,358,317.22.

For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 1,358,317.22.

As of the last update on 03/26/2026 at 09:32AM EDT, approximately 99.93% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in New Jersey's $500 Cash Craze - $ 5 scratch-off.

Prize Chart for "$500 Cash Craze - $ 5"

PrizeTotal Prizes Prizes Remaining Starting Odds Current Odds Change in Odds
FREE $5 TICKET543,690543,3441 in 101 in 100%
$10453,075452,7691 in 121 in 12-0%
$2090,61590,5441 in 601 in 60.01-0.01%
$2536,23636,2091 in 150.041 in 150.05-0.01%
$4014,38314,3761 in 378.011 in 377.940.02%
$5030,02630,0041 in 181.071 in 181.08-0.01%
$10016,49416,4821 in 329.631 in 329.65-0.01%
$2001,0921,0901 in 4,978.851 in 4,984.65-0.12%
$5009,2319,2261 in 588.981 in 588.910.01%
$200,000441 in 1,359,2251 in 1,358,317.220.07%
Prize: FREE $5 TICKET
Total Prizes: 543,690
Prizes Remaining: 543,344
Starting Odds: 1 in 10
Current Odds: 1 in 10
Change in Odds: 0%
Prize: $10
Total Prizes: 453,075
Prizes Remaining: 452,769
Starting Odds: 1 in 12
Current Odds: 1 in 12
Change in Odds: -0%
Prize: $20
Total Prizes: 90,615
Prizes Remaining: 90,544
Starting Odds: 1 in 60
Current Odds: 1 in 60.01
Change in Odds: -0.01%
Prize: $25
Total Prizes: 36,236
Prizes Remaining: 36,209
Starting Odds: 1 in 150.04
Current Odds: 1 in 150.05
Change in Odds: -0.01%
Prize: $40
Total Prizes: 14,383
Prizes Remaining: 14,376
Starting Odds: 1 in 378.01
Current Odds: 1 in 377.94
Change in Odds: 0.02%
Prize: $50
Total Prizes: 30,026
Prizes Remaining: 30,004
Starting Odds: 1 in 181.07
Current Odds: 1 in 181.08
Change in Odds: -0.01%
Prize: $100
Total Prizes: 16,494
Prizes Remaining: 16,482
Starting Odds: 1 in 329.63
Current Odds: 1 in 329.65
Change in Odds: -0.01%
Prize: $200
Total Prizes: 1,092
Prizes Remaining: 1,090
Starting Odds: 1 in 4,978.85
Current Odds: 1 in 4,984.65
Change in Odds: -0.12%
Prize: $500
Total Prizes: 9,231
Prizes Remaining: 9,226
Starting Odds: 1 in 588.98
Current Odds: 1 in 588.91
Change in Odds: 0.01%
Prize: $200,000
Total Prizes: 4
Prizes Remaining: 4
Starting Odds: 1 in 1,359,225
Current Odds: 1 in 1,358,317.22
Change in Odds: 0.07%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Scratch-Off Price of "$500 Cash Craze - $ 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 Top Prize You Can Win Playing "$500 Cash Craze - $ 5"?

The top prize you can win playing $500 Cash Craze - $ 5 is $200,000.

What is the Smallest Prize You Can Win Playing "$500 Cash Craze - $ 5"?

The smallest prize for $500 Cash Craze - $ 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 4.55.

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.
  • Starting Odds: Official odds at launch for winning any prize.
  • Estimated % Tickets Remaining: Based on prizes claimed vs original prize structure.
  • Current Odds to Win Higher Prizes: Likelihood of winning prizes like $100/$1,000/$10,000 using current odds.
  • Current Odds to Win the Top Prize: Probability of winning the top prize adjusted for remaining tickets.
  • Expected Value (EV): Average return per ticket based on prizes remaining.

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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