BIG CASH RICHES

Game #490 • MO

BIG CASH RICHES - Missouri Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket

Image source: Missouri Lottery

Key Statistics

Ticket Price
$5
Top Prize
$100,000
Top Prizes Left
1
Overall Odds
1 in 3.99
Expected ROI
-34.8%
Expected Value
$3.26
Weeks in Market
78

Top Prize Status

Original Top Prize
$100,000
Current Top Prize
$100,000
Top Prizes Remaining
1

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

Prize Pool Analysis

Total Payout at Launch
$20,434,270
Current Prize Pool
$3,857,375
Payout Percentage
18.9%
Total Prizes at Launch
1,482,259
Total Prizes Remaining
296,422

Ticket Statistics

Total Tickets Printed
5,914,213
Estimated Tickets Remaining
1,182,723
% Tickets Remaining
20.0%

Should You Play BIG CASH RICHES Right Now?

BIG CASH RICHES is a $5 scratch-off that has been on the market for 78 weeks. The ROI is -34.8%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $3.26 in prize value. Only 1 of the original 7 top prizes remains — act fast if you're chasing the big one. Top prize odds are holding steady with a -28.6% change since launch. Among the 14 active $5 games in Missouri, BIG CASH RICHES ranks #12 by expected value. If you're looking for the best value at this price point, also consider JOKERS WILD ($3.45 EV) and $100,000 BINGO MULTIPLIER 25X ($3.43 EV).

Alternative Strategy

Instead of buying one BIG CASH RICHES ($5) ticket, consider buying 5x HOT 7S ($1). This combination delivers $3.34 in expected value compared to $3.26 for the single ticket — a 2.5% improvement. It also gives you a 69.5% chance of winning at least one prize versus 25.1% with the single ticket.

Analysis based on current remaining prizes and our ROI model. Updated May 27, 2026.

Prize Breakdown

Prize Amount Total Prizes Remaining Claimed % Left Original Odds Estimated Odds Change
$100,000 7 1 6 14.3% 1 in 844,888 1 in 1,182,723 ↓ 29%
$20,000 6 2 4 33.3% 1 in 985,702 1 in 591,362 ↑ 67%
$5,000 29 4 25 13.8% 1 in 203,938 1 in 295,681 ↓ 31%
$1,000 769 143 626 18.6% 1 in 7,691 1 in 8,271 ↓ 7%
$500 184 30 154 16.3% 1 in 32,142 1 in 39,424 ↓ 18%
$200 972 193 779 19.9% 1 in 6,085 1 in 6,128 ↓ 0.71%
$100 21,967 3,870 18,097 17.6% 1 in 269 1 in 306 ↓ 12%
$75 3,901 678 3,223 17.4% 1 in 1,516 1 in 1,744 ↓ 13%
$50 14,881 2,774 12,107 18.6% 1 in 397 1 in 426 ↓ 7%
$40 49,318 9,017 40,301 18.3% 1 in 120 1 in 131 ↓ 9%
$25 35,768 6,882 28,886 19.2% 1 in 165 1 in 172 ↓ 4%
$20 73,864 13,883 59,981 18.8% 1 in 80 1 in 85 ↓ 6%
$15 295,562 53,666 241,896 18.2% 1 in 20 1 in 22 ↓ 9%
$10 295,552 56,490 239,062 19.1% 1 in 20 1 in 21 ↓ 4%
$5 689,479 148,789 540,690 21.6% 1 in 9 1 in 8 ↑ 8%

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

Historical Trends

This section tracks how BIG CASH RICHES has performed over time. Daily prize claims, top prize depletion events, and overall prize pool changes are computed by comparing consecutive daily snapshots of remaining prizes at each tier.

Additional Information

Last Updated: May 27, 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 Missouri lottery website before making any purchasing decisions. We are not responsible for any losses or damages resulting from reliance on this information.