King Crossword

Game #7566 • IL

King Crossword - Illinois Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket

Image source: Illinois Lottery

Key Statistics

Ticket Price
$3
Top Prize
$50,000
Top Prizes Left
4
Overall Odds
1 in 3.73
Expected ROI
-35.3%
Expected Value
$1.94
Weeks in Market
94

Top Prize Status

Original Top Prize
$50,000
Current Top Prize
$50,000
Top Prizes Remaining
4

Top prizes are still available! There are 4 top prize ticket(s) remaining.

Prize Pool Analysis

Total Payout at Launch
$37,142,583
Current Prize Pool
$9,268,337
Payout Percentage
25.0%
Total Prizes at Launch
4,820,077
Total Prizes Remaining
1,279,215

Ticket Statistics

Total Tickets Printed
17,978,887
Estimated Tickets Remaining
4,771,471
% Tickets Remaining
26.5%

Should You Play King Crossword Right Now?

King Crossword is a $3 scratch-off that has been on the market for 94 weeks. The ROI is -35.3%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $1.94 in prize value. There are 4 of the original 20 top prizes still available. Among the 4 active $3 games in Illinois, King Crossword ranks #4 by expected value. If you're looking for the best value at this price point, also consider Diamond Slingo ($2.01 EV) and Cash Lines ($1.98 EV).

Alternative Strategy

Instead of buying one King Crossword ($3) ticket, consider buying 1x 10X Xtra ($2) + 1x Emeralds ($1). This combination delivers $2.02 in expected value compared to $1.94 for the single ticket — a 4.0% improvement. It also gives you a 38.1% chance of winning at least one prize versus 26.8% 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
$50,000 20 4 16 20.0% 1 in 898,944 1 in 1,192,868 ↓ 25%
$3,000 50 9 41 18.0% 1 in 359,578 1 in 530,163 ↓ 32%
$1,000 150 39 111 26.0% 1 in 119,859 1 in 122,345 ↓ 2%
$300 2,966 663 2,303 22.4% 1 in 6,062 1 in 7,197 ↓ 16%
$150 4,491 1,048 3,443 23.3% 1 in 4,003 1 in 4,553 ↓ 12%
$100 7,469 1,683 5,786 22.5% 1 in 2,407 1 in 2,835 ↓ 15%
$75 12,693 2,873 9,820 22.6% 1 in 1,416 1 in 1,661 ↓ 15%
$50 29,942 6,832 23,110 22.8% 1 in 600 1 in 698 ↓ 14%
$30 74,875 17,570 57,305 23.5% 1 in 240 1 in 272 ↓ 12%
$25 198,132 46,028 152,104 23.2% 1 in 91 1 in 104 ↓ 12%
$15 179,585 43,691 135,894 24.3% 1 in 100 1 in 109 ↓ 8%
$10 448,873 107,216 341,657 23.9% 1 in 40 1 in 45 ↓ 10%
$9 538,821 148,718 390,103 27.6% 1 in 33 1 in 32 ↑ 4%
$5 942,842 234,276 708,566 24.8% 1 in 19 1 in 20 ↓ 6%
$3 2,379,168 668,565 1,710,603 28.1% 1 in 8 1 in 7 ↑ 6%

* 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

Disclaimer: The information provided on this page is for informational purposes only and represents our best effort to accurately reflect the current state of lottery games based on publicly available data. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of this information. Prize availability, odds, and game details may change without notice. Always verify information with the official Illinois lottery website before making any purchasing decisions. We are not responsible for any losses or damages resulting from reliance on this information.