$250,000 CA$HWORD

Game #1780 • CT

$250,000 CA$HWORD - Connecticut Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket

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Key Statistics

Ticket Price
$20
Top Prize
$250,000
Top Prizes Left
1
Overall Odds
1 in 2.85
Expected ROI
-27.9%
Expected Value
$14.43
Weeks in Market
77

Top Prize Status

Original Top Prize
$250,000
Current Top Prize
$250,000
Top Prizes Remaining
1

Top prizes are still available! There are 1 top prize ticket(s) remaining.

Prize Pool Analysis

Total Payout at Launch
$44,767,700
Current Prize Pool
$7,925,610
Payout Percentage
17.7%
Total Prizes at Launch
1,087,687
Total Prizes Remaining
192,736

Ticket Statistics

Total Tickets Printed
3,099,907
Estimated Tickets Remaining
549,297
% Tickets Remaining
17.7%

Should You Play $250,000 CA$HWORD Right Now?

$250,000 CA$HWORD is a $20 scratch-off that has been on the market for 77 weeks. The ROI is -27.9%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $14.43 in prize value. Only 1 of the original 4 top prizes remains — act fast if you're chasing the big one. Top prize odds are holding steady with a 41.1% change since launch. Among the 7 active $20 games in Connecticut, $250,000 CA$HWORD ranks #6 by expected value. If you're looking for the best value at this price point, also consider $2,000,000 MEGA MULTIPLIER ($18.02 EV) and $100, $200 or $500 ($15.19 EV).

Alternative Strategy

Instead of buying one $250,000 CA$HWORD ($20) ticket, consider buying 2x 100X 2nd Edition ($10). This combination delivers $17.82 in expected value compared to $14.43 for the single ticket — a 23.5% improvement. It also gives you a 48.4% chance of winning at least one prize versus 35.1% with the single ticket.

Analysis based on current remaining prizes and our ROI model. Updated April 12, 2026.

Prize Breakdown

Prize Amount Total Prizes Remaining Claimed % Left Original Odds Estimated Odds Change
$250,000 4 1 3 25.0% 1 in 774,977 1 in 549,297 ↑ 41%
$25,000 4 0 4 0.0% 1 in 774,977 N/A → 0%
$1,000 992 185 807 18.6% 1 in 3,125 1 in 2,969 ↑ 5%
$500 4,111 718 3,393 17.5% 1 in 754 1 in 765 ↓ 1%
$200 10,891 1,862 9,029 17.1% 1 in 285 1 in 295 ↓ 4%
$100 32,999 5,763 27,236 17.5% 1 in 94 1 in 95 ↓ 1%
$80 46,593 7,982 38,611 17.1% 1 in 67 1 in 69 ↓ 3%
$60 144,602 25,108 119,494 17.4% 1 in 21 1 in 22 ↓ 2%
$40 186,079 32,658 153,421 17.6% 1 in 17 1 in 17 ↓ 0.95%
$30 206,714 36,237 170,477 17.5% 1 in 15 1 in 15 ↓ 1%
$20 454,698 82,222 372,476 18.1% 1 in 7 1 in 7 ↑ 2%

* Original odds based on total tickets printed. Estimated odds calculated from remaining tickets and prizes. Positive change (↑) means better odds now than at launch.

Additional Information

Last Updated: April 12, 2026

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