Quarter Million Ca$h

Game #1939 • NJ

Quarter Million Ca$h - New Jersey Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket

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Key Statistics

Ticket Price
$20
Top Prize
$250,000
Top Prizes Left
7
Overall Odds
1 in 3.90
Expected ROI
-37.7%
Expected Value
$12.45
Weeks in Market
38

Top Prize Status

Original Top Prize
$250,000
Current Top Prize
$250,000
Top Prizes Remaining
7

Top prizes are still available! There are 7 top prize ticket(s) remaining.

Prize Pool Analysis

Total Payout at Launch
$91,719,750
Current Prize Pool
$59,318,000
Payout Percentage
64.7%
Total Prizes at Launch
1,895,458
Total Prizes Remaining
1,221,394

Ticket Statistics

Total Tickets Printed
7,392,286
Estimated Tickets Remaining
4,763,436
% Tickets Remaining
64.4%

Should You Play Quarter Million Ca$h Right Now?

Quarter Million Ca$h is a $20 scratch-off that has been on the market for 38 weeks. The ROI is -37.7%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $12.45 in prize value. There are 7 of the original 9 top prizes still available. Top prize odds are holding steady with a 20.7% change since launch. Among the 11 active $20 games in New Jersey, Quarter Million Ca$h ranks #5 by expected value. If you're looking for the best value at this price point, also consider $50,000,000 Fast Cash ($13.82 EV) and Crossword Bonanza ($13.08 EV).

Alternative Strategy

Instead of buying one Quarter Million Ca$h ($20) ticket, consider buying 2x AC Night$ ($10). This combination delivers $13.98 in expected value compared to $12.45 for the single ticket — a 12.3% improvement. It also gives you a 32.3% chance of winning at least one prize versus 25.6% with the single ticket. Play responsibly — lottery games are for entertainment.

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
$250,000 9 7 2 77.8% 1 in 821,365 1 in 680,491 ↑ 21%
$5,000 48 30 18 62.5% 1 in 154,006 1 in 158,781 ↓ 3%
$2,000 370 253 117 68.4% 1 in 19,979 1 in 18,828 ↑ 6%
$500 30,824 19,798 11,026 64.2% 1 in 240 1 in 241 ↓ 0.32%
$200 75,100 48,329 26,771 64.4% 1 in 98 1 in 99 ↓ 0.13%
$100 258,713 166,164 92,549 64.2% 1 in 29 1 in 29 ↓ 0.33%
$50 421,981 271,594 150,387 64.4% 1 in 18 1 in 18 ↓ 0.12%
$30 369,580 238,370 131,210 64.5% 1 in 20 1 in 20 ↑ 0.09%
FREE $20 TICKET 738,833 476,849 261,984 64.5% 1 in 10 1 in 10 ↑ 0.16%

* 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 Quarter Million Ca$h 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

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