Best Illinois Scratch Off Tickets: Odds, Remaining Prizes & More
Data last updated: October 12, 2026
Find the best scratch-off tickets to buy in Illinois right now. We rank all 51 active Illinois Lottery scratch-off games by ROI, odds, and remaining prizes — updated daily from official sources. Use the tabs below to filter by best value, best odds, newest releases, or games to avoid.
Best picks by budget
Best overall
$20
Double the Luck
#7657
Highest overall grade
$1,800,000Top prize
3Top prizes left
1 in 3.71Odds
-15.8%Est. ROI
Best $10 ticket
$10
Golden Casino
#7622
Highest overall grade among $10 tickets
$600,000Top prize
1Top prizes left
1 in 3.63Odds
-19.8%Est. ROI
Best $5 ticket
$5
Galaxy Blast
#7669
Highest overall grade among $5 tickets
$555,555Top prize
3Top prizes left
1 in 3.99Odds
-24.7%Est. ROI
All games
Sorted by Best Grade
Double the Luck
#7657
$20
$1,800,000Top prize
3Top prizes left
1 in 3.71Odds
-15.8%Est. ROI
$3 Million Vault
#7661
$20
$1,800,000Top prize
3Top prizes left
1 in 3.20Odds
-16.5%Est. ROI
Golden Casino
#7622
$10
$600,000Top prize
1Top prizes left
1 in 3.63Odds
-19.8%Est. ROI
$10,000,000 Bankroll
#7575
$50
Better combo
$6,000,000Top prize
1Top prizes left
1 in 4.08Odds
-17.0%Est. ROI
Millionaire Club
#7611
$50
Better combo
$600,000Top prize
22Top prizes left
1 in 4.20Odds
-17.6%Est. ROI
200X the Cash
#7590
$30
Better combo
$1,800,000Top prize
1Top prizes left
1 in 3.18Odds
-19.3%Est. ROI
Diamonds
#7650
$10
$1,200,000Top prize
1Top prizes left
1 in 3.63Odds
-22.2%Est. ROI
50X Xtra
#7637
$10
$600,000Top prize
2Top prizes left
1 in 3.64Odds
-23.9%Est. ROI
Galaxy Blast
#7669
$5
$555,555Top prize
3Top prizes left
1 in 3.99Odds
-24.7%Est. ROI
$2,000,000 Multiplier Bonanza
#7673
$20
Better combo
$1,200,000Top prize
3Top prizes left
1 in 3.88Odds
-20.5%Est. ROI
$1,000,000 Crossword 50X
#7665
$25
Better combo
$1,000,000Top prize
5Top prizes left
1 in 2.96Odds
-21.5%Est. ROI
$5,000,000 Jackpot
#7670
$30
Better combo
$3,000,000Top prize
3Top prizes left
1 in 3.64Odds
-19.1%Est. ROI
Snowfall Mega Multiplier
#7679
$20
Better combo
$600,000Top prize
3Top prizes left
1 in 3.11Odds
-21.4%Est. ROI
Treemendous Cash
#7678
$10
$500,000Top prize
3Top prizes left
1 in 3.62Odds
-24.4%Est. ROI
More Money
#7601
$5
$400,000Top prize
1Top prizes left
1 in 4.33Odds
-26.8%Est. ROI
Gold Rush Supreme
#7646
$10
Better combo
$100,000Top prize
5Top prizes left
1 in 3.81Odds
-25.3%Est. ROI
Royal Riches
#7623
$30
Better combo
$1,800,000Top prize
1Top prizes left
1 in 3.35Odds
-21.5%Est. ROI
$250,000 Crossword
#7664
$10
Better combo
$250,000Top prize
15Top prizes left
1 in 3.69Odds
-25.3%Est. ROI
Winter Winnings
#7677
$5
$250,000Top prize
3Top prizes left
1 in 3.86Odds
-27.7%Est. ROI
$100,000 Crossword
#7663
$5
$100,000Top prize
9Top prizes left
1 in 3.93Odds
-28.6%Est. ROI
7X Bingo Multiplier
#7658
$5
$200,000Top prize
5Top prizes left
1 in 3.99Odds
-29.1%Est. ROI
Bonus Word Crossword
#7662
$3
$50,000Top prize
8Top prizes left
1 in 3.49Odds
-30.7%Est. ROI
Electric Cash
#7645
$5
$400,000Top prize
1Top prizes left
1 in 4.28Odds
-29.0%Est. ROI
10X® Xtra
#7635
$2
$50,000Top prize
3Top prizes left
1 in 4.45Odds
-33.1%Est. ROI
Money Rush
#7652
$5
$400,000Top prize
1Top prizes left
1 in 5.23Odds
-27.2%Est. ROI
Liquid Assets
#7672
$10
Better combo
$600,000Top prize
2Top prizes left
1 in 3.85Odds
-25.6%Est. ROI
Blowout X
#7653
$30
Better combo
$3,000Top prize
829Top prizes left
1 in 6.91Odds
-20.0%Est. ROI
Big Time Blowout
#7668
$20
Better combo
$2,000Top prize
926Top prizes left
1 in 9.68Odds
-21.7%Est. ROI
Sapphire 10s
#7654
$10
Better combo
$600,000Top prize
2Top prizes left
1 in 3.49Odds
-25.9%Est. ROI
In the Green
#7671
$5
$500,000Top prize
2Top prizes left
1 in 4.24Odds
-28.8%Est. ROI
Monopoly™
#7632
$2
Better combo
$20,000Top prize
3Top prizes left
1 in 4.45Odds
-33.9%Est. ROI
$1,000,000 Crossword 50X
#7639
$25
Better combo
$1,000,000Top prize
1Top prizes left
1 in 2.97Odds
-23.5%Est. ROI
100X Xtra
#7638
$20
Better combo
$1,200,000Top prize
1Top prizes left
1 in 3.58Odds
-23.0%Est. ROI
Holiday Ca$h
#7675
$1
$500Top prize
165Top prizes left
1 in 4.40Odds
-33.8%Est. ROI
Amazing Bonus Blowout
#7631
$10
Better combo
$500Top prize
4,701Top prizes left
1 in 9.49Odds
-25.0%Est. ROI
Loose Change® Boost
#7642
$1
$1,000Top prize
12Top prizes left
1 in 4.76Odds
-34.4%Est. ROI
Money Match
#7659
$10
Better combo
$600,000Top prize
1Top prizes left
1 in 3.65Odds
-26.8%Est. ROI
Loteria™
#7651
$3
Better combo
$80,000Top prize
1Top prizes left
1 in 3.85Odds
-33.8%Est. ROI
Reindeer Riches
#7676
$2
$50,000Top prize
3Top prizes left
1 in 4.27Odds
-32.2%Est. ROI
25X Xtra
#7636
$5
$500,000Top prize
1Top prizes left
1 in 4.28Odds
-31.1%Est. ROI
Millionaire 7
#7660
$10
Better combo
$600,000Top prize
1Top prizes left
1 in 3.59Odds
-27.1%Est. ROI
Rubies
#7648
$2
Better combo
$100,000Top prize
1Top prizes left
1 in 4.49Odds
-35.4%Est. ROI
7-11-21®
#7643
$1
$3,000Top prize
23Top prizes left
1 in 4.80Odds
-38.2%Est. ROI
Emeralds
#7647
$1
$50,000Top prize
1Top prizes left
1 in 4.97Odds
-38.0%Est. ROI
Add It Up
#7655
$2
Better combo
$20,000Top prize
1Top prizes left
1 in 4.62Odds
-34.6%Est. ROI
5X Xtra
#7634
$1
$20,000Top prize
2Top prizes left
1 in 4.97Odds
-36.7%Est. ROI
$2,000,000 Maximum Multiplier
#7624
$20
Top prizes gone
$1,200,000Top prize
0Top prizes left
1 in 3.85Odds
-25.9%Est. ROI
$2,000,000 Diamond Deluxe
#7621
$20
Top prizes gone
$1,200,000Top prize
0Top prizes left
1 in 3.55Odds
-26.5%Est. ROI
$1,000,000 Ca$h Cha$er
#7616
$10
Top prizes gone
$600,000Top prize
0Top prizes left
1 in 4.15Odds
-31.4%Est. ROI
Onyx
#7649
$5
Top prizes gone
$600,000Top prize
0Top prizes left
1 in 4.20Odds
-35.9%Est. ROI
Power Up! Multiplier
#7656
$5
Top prizes gone
$400,000Top prize
0Top prizes left
1 in 4.24Odds
-34.6%Est. ROI
Should You Play Double the Luck Right Now?
Double the Luck is a $20 scratch-off that has been on the market for 29 weeks. The ROI is -15.8%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $16.85 in prize value. All 3 top prizes are still available. Top prize odds have improved by 101.8% since launch — a dramatic shift in your favor. Among the 8 active $20 games in Illinois, Double the Luck ranks #1 by expected value.
Should You Play $3 Million Vault Right Now?
$3 Million Vault is a $20 scratch-off that has been on the market for 20 weeks. The ROI is -16.5%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $16.70 in prize value. All 3 top prizes are still available. Top prize odds have improved by 81.7% since launch — a dramatic shift in your favor. Among the 8 active $20 games in Illinois, $3 Million Vault ranks #2 by expected value.
Should You Play Golden Casino Right Now?
Golden Casino is a $10 scratch-off that has been on the market for 59 weeks. The ROI is -19.8%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $8.02 in prize value. Only 1 of the original 3 top prizes remains — act fast if you're chasing the big one. Top prize odds have improved by 180.9% since launch — a dramatic shift in your favor. Among the 12 active $10 games in Illinois, Golden Casino ranks #1 by expected value.
Should You Play $10,000,000 Bankroll Right Now?
$10,000,000 Bankroll is a $50 scratch-off that has been on the market for 102 weeks. The ROI is -17.0%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $41.50 in prize value. Only 1 of the original 3 top prizes remains — act fast if you're chasing the big one. Top prize odds are holding steady with a 20.1% change since launch. Among the 2 active $50 games in Illinois, $10,000,000 Bankroll ranks #1 by expected value. Alternative Strategy: Instead of buying one $10,000,000 Bankroll ($50) ticket, consider buying 2x Double the Luck ($20) + 1x Golden Casino ($10). This combination delivers $41.71 in expected value compared to $41.50 for the single ticket — a 0.5% improvement. It also gives you a 61.3% chance of winning at least one prize versus 24.5% with the single ticket.
Should You Play Millionaire Club Right Now?
Millionaire Club is a $50 scratch-off that has been on the market for 76 weeks. The ROI is -17.6%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $41.20 in prize value. There are 22 of the original 50 top prizes still available. Top prize odds are holding steady with a 5.7% change since launch. Among the 2 active $50 games in Illinois, Millionaire Club ranks #2 by expected value. Alternative Strategy: Instead of buying one Millionaire Club ($50) ticket, consider buying 2x Double the Luck ($20) + 1x Golden Casino ($10). This combination delivers $41.71 in expected value compared to $41.20 for the single ticket — a 1.2% improvement. It also gives you a 61.3% chance of winning at least one prize versus 23.8% with the single ticket.
Should You Play 200X the Cash Right Now?
200X the Cash is a $30 scratch-off that has been on the market for 93 weeks. The ROI is -19.3%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $24.21 in prize value. Only 1 of the original 3 top prizes remains — act fast if you're chasing the big one. Top prize odds are holding steady with a 48.6% change since launch. Among the 4 active $30 games in Illinois, 200X the Cash ranks #2 by expected value. Alternative Strategy: Instead of buying one 200X the Cash ($30) ticket, consider buying 1x Double the Luck ($20) + 1x Golden Casino ($10). This combination delivers $24.87 in expected value compared to $24.21 for the single ticket — a 2.7% improvement. It also gives you a 47.1% chance of winning at least one prize versus 31.4% with the single ticket.
Should You Play Diamonds Right Now?
Diamonds is a $10 scratch-off that has been on the market for 33 weeks. The ROI is -22.2%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $7.78 in prize value. Only 1 of the original 3 top prizes remains — act fast if you're chasing the big one. Top prize odds have improved by 51.4% since launch — a dramatic shift in your favor. Among the 12 active $10 games in Illinois, Diamonds ranks #2 by expected value. Play responsibly — lottery games are for entertainment.
Should You Play 50X Xtra Right Now?
50X Xtra is a $10 scratch-off that has been on the market for 41 weeks. The ROI is -23.9%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $7.61 in prize value. There are 2 of the original 3 top prizes still available. Top prize odds have improved by 74.4% since launch — a dramatic shift in your favor. Among the 12 active $10 games in Illinois, 50X Xtra ranks #3 by expected value.
Should You Play Galaxy Blast Right Now?
Galaxy Blast is a $5 scratch-off that has been on the market for 11 weeks. The ROI is -24.7%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $3.76 in prize value. All 3 top prizes are still available. Top prize odds have improved by 69.9% since launch — a dramatic shift in your favor. Among the 11 active $5 games in Illinois, Galaxy Blast ranks #1 by expected value.
Should You Play $2,000,000 Multiplier Bonanza Right Now?
$2,000,000 Multiplier Bonanza is a $20 scratch-off that has been on the market for 7 weeks. The ROI is -20.5%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $15.90 in prize value. All 3 top prizes are still available. Top prize odds are holding steady with a 26.0% change since launch. Among the 8 active $20 games in Illinois, $2,000,000 Multiplier Bonanza ranks #3 by expected value. Alternative Strategy: Instead of buying one $2,000,000 Multiplier Bonanza ($20) ticket, consider buying 2x Golden Casino ($10). This combination delivers $16.04 in expected value compared to $15.90 for the single ticket — a 0.9% improvement. It also gives you a 47.5% chance of winning at least one prize versus 25.8% with the single ticket. Play responsibly — lottery games are for entertainment.
Should You Play $1,000,000 Crossword 50X Right Now?
$1,000,000 Crossword 50X is a $25 scratch-off that has been on the market for 15 weeks. The ROI is -21.5%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $19.63 in prize value. All 5 top prizes are still available. Top prize odds are holding steady with a 30.4% change since launch. Among the 2 active $25 games in Illinois, $1,000,000 Crossword 50X ranks #1 by expected value. Alternative Strategy: Instead of buying one $1,000,000 Crossword 50X ($25) ticket, consider buying 1x Double the Luck ($20) + 1x Galaxy Blast ($5). This combination delivers $20.61 in expected value compared to $19.63 for the single ticket — a 5.0% improvement. It also gives you a 45.3% chance of winning at least one prize versus 33.8% with the single ticket.
Should You Play $5,000,000 Jackpot Right Now?
$5,000,000 Jackpot is a $30 scratch-off that has been on the market for 11 weeks. The ROI is -19.1%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $24.28 in prize value. All 3 top prizes are still available. Top prize odds are holding steady with a 20.9% change since launch. Among the 4 active $30 games in Illinois, $5,000,000 Jackpot ranks #1 by expected value. Alternative Strategy: Instead of buying one $5,000,000 Jackpot ($30) ticket, consider buying 1x Double the Luck ($20) + 1x Golden Casino ($10). This combination delivers $24.87 in expected value compared to $24.28 for the single ticket — a 2.4% improvement. It also gives you a 47.1% chance of winning at least one prize versus 27.5% with the single ticket.
Should You Play Snowfall Mega Multiplier Right Now?
Snowfall Mega Multiplier is a $20 scratch-off that has been on the market for 2 weeks. The ROI is -21.4%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $15.72 in prize value. All 3 top prizes are still available. Top prize odds are holding steady with a 7.8% change since launch. Among the 8 active $20 games in Illinois, Snowfall Mega Multiplier ranks #4 by expected value. If you're looking for the best value at this price point, also consider Double the Luck ($16.84 EV) and $3 Million Vault ($16.69 EV). Alternative Strategy: Instead of buying one Snowfall Mega Multiplier ($20) ticket, consider buying 2x Golden Casino ($10). This combination delivers $16.04 in expected value compared to $15.72 for the single ticket — a 2.1% improvement. It also gives you a 47.5% chance of winning at least one prize versus 32.2% with the single ticket.
Should You Play Treemendous Cash Right Now?
Treemendous Cash is a $10 scratch-off that has been on the market for 2 weeks. The ROI is -24.4%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $7.56 in prize value. All 3 top prizes are still available. Top prize odds are holding steady with a 7.3% change since launch. Among the 12 active $10 games in Illinois, Treemendous Cash ranks #4 by expected value. If you're looking for the best value at this price point, also consider Golden Casino ($8.02 EV) and Diamonds ($7.77 EV).
Should You Play More Money Right Now?
More Money is a $5 scratch-off that has been on the market for 85 weeks. The ROI is -26.8%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $3.66 in prize value. Only 1 of the original 3 top prizes remains — act fast if you're chasing the big one. Top prize odds have improved by 52.4% since launch — a dramatic shift in your favor. Among the 11 active $5 games in Illinois, More Money ranks #2 by expected value.
Should You Play Gold Rush Supreme Right Now?
Gold Rush Supreme is a $10 scratch-off that has been on the market for 37 weeks. The ROI is -25.3%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $7.47 in prize value. There are 5 of the original 20 top prizes still available. Top prize odds are holding steady with a 32.6% change since launch. Among the 12 active $10 games in Illinois, Gold Rush Supreme ranks #7 by expected value. If you're looking for the best value at this price point, also consider Golden Casino ($8.02 EV) and Diamonds ($7.77 EV). Alternative Strategy: Instead of buying one Gold Rush Supreme ($10) ticket, consider buying 2x Galaxy Blast ($5). This combination delivers $7.53 in expected value compared to $7.47 for the single ticket — a 0.8% improvement. It also gives you a 43.8% chance of winning at least one prize versus 26.2% with the single ticket.
Should You Play Royal Riches Right Now?
Royal Riches is a $30 scratch-off that has been on the market for 50 weeks. The ROI is -21.5%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $23.54 in prize value. Only 1 of the original 3 top prizes remains — act fast if you're chasing the big one. Top prize odds are holding steady with a -11.3% change since launch. Among the 4 active $30 games in Illinois, Royal Riches ranks #4 by expected value. If you're looking for the best value at this price point, also consider $5,000,000 Jackpot ($24.27 EV) and 200X the Cash ($24.20 EV). Alternative Strategy: Instead of buying one Royal Riches ($30) ticket, consider buying 1x Double the Luck ($20) + 1x Golden Casino ($10). This combination delivers $24.87 in expected value compared to $23.54 for the single ticket — a 5.7% improvement. It also gives you a 47.1% chance of winning at least one prize versus 29.9% with the single ticket.
Should You Play $250,000 Crossword Right Now?
$250,000 Crossword is a $10 scratch-off that has been on the market for 15 weeks. The ROI is -25.3%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $7.47 in prize value. There are 15 of the original 20 top prizes still available. Top prize odds are holding steady with a 4.1% change since launch. Among the 12 active $10 games in Illinois, $250,000 Crossword ranks #6 by expected value. If you're looking for the best value at this price point, also consider Golden Casino ($8.02 EV) and Diamonds ($7.77 EV). Alternative Strategy: Instead of buying one $250,000 Crossword ($10) ticket, consider buying 2x Galaxy Blast ($5). This combination delivers $7.53 in expected value compared to $7.47 for the single ticket — a 0.7% improvement. It also gives you a 43.8% chance of winning at least one prize versus 27.1% with the single ticket.
Should You Play Winter Winnings Right Now?
Winter Winnings is a $5 scratch-off that has been on the market for 2 weeks. The ROI is -27.7%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $3.61 in prize value. All 3 top prizes are still available. Top prize odds are holding steady with a 6.0% change since launch. Among the 11 active $5 games in Illinois, Winter Winnings ranks #4 by expected value. If you're looking for the best value at this price point, also consider Galaxy Blast ($3.76 EV) and More Money ($3.66 EV).
Should You Play $100,000 Crossword Right Now?
$100,000 Crossword is a $5 scratch-off that has been on the market for 15 weeks. The ROI is -28.6%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $3.57 in prize value. There are 9 of the original 12 top prizes still available. Top prize odds are holding steady with a 0.7% change since launch. Among the 11 active $5 games in Illinois, $100,000 Crossword ranks #5 by expected value. If you're looking for the best value at this price point, also consider Galaxy Blast ($3.76 EV) and More Money ($3.66 EV).
Should You Play 7X Bingo Multiplier Right Now?
7X Bingo Multiplier is a $5 scratch-off that has been on the market for 29 weeks. The ROI is -29.1%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $3.55 in prize value. There are 5 of the original 8 top prizes still available. Top prize odds are holding steady with a 2.4% change since launch. Among the 11 active $5 games in Illinois, 7X Bingo Multiplier ranks #8 by expected value. If you're looking for the best value at this price point, also consider Galaxy Blast ($3.76 EV) and More Money ($3.66 EV). Play responsibly — lottery games are for entertainment.
Should You Play Bonus Word Crossword Right Now?
Bonus Word Crossword is a $3 scratch-off that has been on the market for 15 weeks. The ROI is -30.7%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $2.08 in prize value. All 8 top prizes are still available. Top prize odds are holding steady with a 38.7% change since launch. Among the 2 active $3 games in Illinois, Bonus Word Crossword ranks #1 by expected value.
Should You Play Electric Cash Right Now?
Electric Cash is a $5 scratch-off that has been on the market for 37 weeks. The ROI is -29.0%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $3.55 in prize value. Only 1 of the original 3 top prizes remains — act fast if you're chasing the big one. Top prize odds are holding steady with a 22.3% change since launch. Among the 11 active $5 games in Illinois, Electric Cash ranks #7 by expected value. If you're looking for the best value at this price point, also consider Galaxy Blast ($3.76 EV) and More Money ($3.66 EV).
Should You Play 10X® Xtra Right Now?
10X® Xtra is a $2 scratch-off that has been on the market for 41 weeks. The ROI is -33.1%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $1.34 in prize value. There are 3 of the original 4 top prizes still available. Top prize odds have improved by 58.4% since launch — a dramatic shift in your favor. Among the 5 active $2 games in Illinois, 10X® Xtra ranks #2 by expected value.
Should You Play Money Rush Right Now?
Money Rush is a $5 scratch-off that has been on the market for 29 weeks. The ROI is -27.2%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $3.64 in prize value. Only 1 of the original 3 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 11 active $5 games in Illinois, Money Rush ranks #3 by expected value.
Should You Play Liquid Assets Right Now?
Liquid Assets is a $10 scratch-off that has been on the market for 7 weeks. The ROI is -25.6%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $7.44 in prize value. There are 2 of the original 3 top prizes still available. Top prize odds are holding steady with a -12.5% change since launch. Among the 12 active $10 games in Illinois, Liquid Assets ranks #8 by expected value. If you're looking for the best value at this price point, also consider Golden Casino ($8.02 EV) and Diamonds ($7.77 EV). Alternative Strategy: Instead of buying one Liquid Assets ($10) ticket, consider buying 2x Galaxy Blast ($5). This combination delivers $7.53 in expected value compared to $7.44 for the single ticket — a 1.2% improvement. It also gives you a 43.8% chance of winning at least one prize versus 26.0% with the single ticket.
Should You Play Blowout X Right Now?
Blowout X is a $30 scratch-off that has been on the market for 29 weeks. The ROI is -20.0%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $24.01 in prize value. There are 829 of the original 1513 top prizes still available. Top prize odds are holding steady with a 5.4% change since launch. Among the 4 active $30 games in Illinois, Blowout X ranks #3 by expected value. Alternative Strategy: Instead of buying one Blowout X ($30) ticket, consider buying 1x Double the Luck ($20) + 1x Golden Casino ($10). This combination delivers $24.87 in expected value compared to $24.01 for the single ticket — a 3.6% improvement. It also gives you a 47.1% chance of winning at least one prize versus 14.5% with the single ticket.
Should You Play Big Time Blowout Right Now?
Big Time Blowout is a $20 scratch-off that has been on the market for 9 weeks. The ROI is -21.7%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $15.65 in prize value. There are 926 of the original 1152 top prizes still available. Top prize odds are holding steady with a 6.2% change since launch. Among the 8 active $20 games in Illinois, Big Time Blowout ranks #5 by expected value. If you're looking for the best value at this price point, also consider Double the Luck ($16.84 EV) and $3 Million Vault ($16.69 EV). Alternative Strategy: Instead of buying one Big Time Blowout ($20) ticket, consider buying 2x Golden Casino ($10). This combination delivers $16.04 in expected value compared to $15.65 for the single ticket — a 2.5% improvement. It also gives you a 47.5% chance of winning at least one prize versus 10.3% with the single ticket.
Should You Play Sapphire 10s Right Now?
Sapphire 10s is a $10 scratch-off that has been on the market for 11 weeks. The ROI is -25.9%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $7.41 in prize value. There are 2 of the original 3 top prizes still available. Top prize odds are holding steady with a -6.6% change since launch. Among the 12 active $10 games in Illinois, Sapphire 10s ranks #9 by expected value. If you're looking for the best value at this price point, also consider Golden Casino ($8.02 EV) and Diamonds ($7.77 EV). Alternative Strategy: Instead of buying one Sapphire 10s ($10) ticket, consider buying 2x Galaxy Blast ($5). This combination delivers $7.53 in expected value compared to $7.41 for the single ticket — a 1.7% improvement. It also gives you a 43.8% chance of winning at least one prize versus 28.7% with the single ticket.
Should You Play In the Green Right Now?
In the Green is a $5 scratch-off that has been on the market for 7 weeks. The ROI is -28.8%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $3.56 in prize value. There are 2 of the original 3 top prizes still available. Top prize odds are holding steady with a -9.3% change since launch. Among the 11 active $5 games in Illinois, In the Green ranks #6 by expected value. If you're looking for the best value at this price point, also consider Galaxy Blast ($3.76 EV) and More Money ($3.66 EV).
Should You Play Monopoly™ Right Now?
Monopoly™ is a $2 scratch-off that has been on the market for 46 weeks. The ROI is -33.9%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $1.32 in prize value. There are 3 of the original 4 top prizes still available. Top prize odds have improved by 60.0% since launch — a dramatic shift in your favor. Among the 5 active $2 games in Illinois, Monopoly™ ranks #3 by expected value. Alternative Strategy: Instead of buying one Monopoly™ ($2) ticket, consider buying 2x Holiday Ca$h ($1). This combination delivers $1.32 in expected value compared to $1.32 for the single ticket — a 0.1% improvement. It also gives you a 40.3% chance of winning at least one prize versus 22.5% with the single ticket. Play responsibly — lottery games are for entertainment.
Should You Play $1,000,000 Crossword 50X Right Now?
$1,000,000 Crossword 50X is a $25 scratch-off that has been on the market for 46 weeks. The ROI is -23.5%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $19.13 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 -26.9% change since launch. Among the 2 active $25 games in Illinois, $1,000,000 Crossword 50X ranks #2 by expected value. Alternative Strategy: Instead of buying one $1,000,000 Crossword 50X ($25) ticket, consider buying 1x Double the Luck ($20) + 1x Galaxy Blast ($5). This combination delivers $20.61 in expected value compared to $19.13 for the single ticket — a 7.8% improvement. It also gives you a 45.3% chance of winning at least one prize versus 33.7% with the single ticket.
Should You Play 100X Xtra Right Now?
100X Xtra is a $20 scratch-off that has been on the market for 41 weeks. The ROI is -23.0%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $15.41 in prize value. Only 1 of the original 3 top prizes remains — act fast if you're chasing the big one. Top prize odds are holding steady with a -21.9% change since launch. Among the 8 active $20 games in Illinois, 100X Xtra ranks #6 by expected value. If you're looking for the best value at this price point, also consider Double the Luck ($16.84 EV) and $3 Million Vault ($16.69 EV). Alternative Strategy: Instead of buying one 100X Xtra ($20) ticket, consider buying 2x Golden Casino ($10). This combination delivers $16.04 in expected value compared to $15.41 for the single ticket — a 4.1% improvement. It also gives you a 47.5% chance of winning at least one prize versus 27.9% with the single ticket.
Should You Play Holiday Ca$h Right Now?
Holiday Ca$h is a $1 scratch-off that has been on the market for 2 weeks. The ROI is -33.8%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $0.66 in prize value. There are 165 of the original 175 top prizes still available. Top prize odds are holding steady with a -0.5% change since launch. Among the 5 active $1 games in Illinois, Holiday Ca$h ranks #1 by expected value.
Should You Play Amazing Bonus Blowout Right Now?
Amazing Bonus Blowout is a $10 scratch-off that has been on the market for 50 weeks. The ROI is -25.0%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $7.50 in prize value. There are 4701 of the original 13160 top prizes still available. Top prize odds are holding steady with a -1.1% change since launch. Among the 12 active $10 games in Illinois, Amazing Bonus Blowout ranks #5 by expected value. If you're looking for the best value at this price point, also consider Golden Casino ($8.02 EV) and Diamonds ($7.77 EV). Alternative Strategy: Instead of buying one Amazing Bonus Blowout ($10) ticket, consider buying 2x Galaxy Blast ($5). This combination delivers $7.53 in expected value compared to $7.50 for the single ticket — a 0.4% improvement. It also gives you a 43.8% chance of winning at least one prize versus 10.5% with the single ticket.
Should You Play Loose Change® Boost Right Now?
Loose Change® Boost is a $1 scratch-off that has been on the market for 38 weeks. The ROI is -34.4%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $0.66 in prize value. There are 12 of the original 25 top prizes still available. Top prize odds are holding steady with a 1.5% change since launch. Among the 5 active $1 games in Illinois, Loose Change® Boost ranks #2 by expected value.
Should You Play Money Match Right Now?
Money Match is a $10 scratch-off that has been on the market for 24 weeks. The ROI is -26.8%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $7.32 in prize value. Only 1 of the original 3 top prizes remains — act fast if you're chasing the big one. Top prize odds are holding steady with a -31.2% change since launch. Among the 12 active $10 games in Illinois, Money Match ranks #10 by expected value. If you're looking for the best value at this price point, also consider Golden Casino ($8.02 EV) and Diamonds ($7.77 EV). Alternative Strategy: Instead of buying one Money Match ($10) ticket, consider buying 2x Galaxy Blast ($5). This combination delivers $7.53 in expected value compared to $7.32 for the single ticket — a 2.9% improvement. It also gives you a 43.8% chance of winning at least one prize versus 27.4% with the single ticket.
Should You Play Loteria™ Right Now?
Loteria™ is a $3 scratch-off that has been on the market for 24 weeks. The ROI is -33.8%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $1.99 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 -8.8% change since launch. Among the 2 active $3 games in Illinois, Loteria™ ranks #2 by expected value. Alternative Strategy: Instead of buying one Loteria™ ($3) ticket, consider buying 1x Reindeer Riches ($2) + 1x Holiday Ca$h ($1). This combination delivers $2.02 in expected value compared to $1.99 for the single ticket — a 1.6% improvement. It also gives you a 40.8% chance of winning at least one prize versus 26.0% with the single ticket. Play responsibly — lottery games are for entertainment.
Should You Play Reindeer Riches Right Now?
Reindeer Riches is a $2 scratch-off that has been on the market for 2 weeks. The ROI is -32.2%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $1.36 in prize value. There are 3 of the original 4 top prizes still available. Top prize odds are holding steady with a -21.9% change since launch. Among the 5 active $2 games in Illinois, Reindeer Riches ranks #1 by expected value. Play responsibly — lottery games are for entertainment.
Should You Play 25X Xtra Right Now?
25X Xtra is a $5 scratch-off that has been on the market for 41 weeks. The ROI is -31.1%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $3.45 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 -30.5% change since launch. Among the 11 active $5 games in Illinois, 25X Xtra ranks #9 by expected value. If you're looking for the best value at this price point, also consider Galaxy Blast ($3.76 EV) and More Money ($3.66 EV).
Should You Play Millionaire 7 Right Now?
Millionaire 7 is a $10 scratch-off that has been on the market for 20 weeks. The ROI is -27.1%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $7.29 in prize value. Only 1 of the original 3 top prizes remains — act fast if you're chasing the big one. Top prize odds are holding steady with a -31.3% change since launch. Among the 12 active $10 games in Illinois, Millionaire 7 ranks #11 by expected value. If you're looking for the best value at this price point, also consider Golden Casino ($8.02 EV) and Diamonds ($7.77 EV). Alternative Strategy: Instead of buying one Millionaire 7 ($10) ticket, consider buying 2x Galaxy Blast ($5). This combination delivers $7.53 in expected value compared to $7.29 for the single ticket — a 3.2% improvement. It also gives you a 43.8% chance of winning at least one prize versus 27.9% with the single ticket. Play responsibly — lottery games are for entertainment.
Should You Play Rubies Right Now?
Rubies is a $2 scratch-off that has been on the market for 33 weeks. The ROI is -35.4%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $1.29 in prize value. Only 1 of the original 3 top prizes remains — act fast if you're chasing the big one. Top prize odds are holding steady with a 35.1% change since launch. Among the 5 active $2 games in Illinois, Rubies ranks #5 by expected value. If you're looking for the best value at this price point, also consider Reindeer Riches ($1.36 EV) and 10X® Xtra ($1.34 EV). Alternative Strategy: Instead of buying one Rubies ($2) ticket, consider buying 2x Holiday Ca$h ($1). This combination delivers $1.32 in expected value compared to $1.29 for the single ticket — a 2.4% improvement. It also gives you a 40.3% chance of winning at least one prize versus 22.3% with the single ticket.
Should You Play 7-11-21® Right Now?
7-11-21® is a $1 scratch-off that has been on the market for 38 weeks. The ROI is -38.2%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $0.62 in prize value. There are 23 of the original 75 top prizes still available. Top prize odds are holding steady with a -5.3% change since launch. Among the 5 active $1 games in Illinois, 7-11-21® ranks #5 by expected value. If you're looking for the best value at this price point, also consider Holiday Ca$h ($0.66 EV) and Loose Change® Boost ($0.66 EV). Play responsibly — lottery games are for entertainment.
Should You Play Emeralds Right Now?
Emeralds is a $1 scratch-off that has been on the market for 33 weeks. The ROI is -38.0%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $0.62 in prize value. Only 1 of the original 3 top prizes remains — act fast if you're chasing the big one. Top prize odds are holding steady with a -1.9% change since launch. Among the 5 active $1 games in Illinois, Emeralds ranks #4 by expected value. If you're looking for the best value at this price point, also consider Holiday Ca$h ($0.66 EV) and Loose Change® Boost ($0.66 EV).
Should You Play Add It Up Right Now?
Add It Up is a $2 scratch-off that has been on the market for 11 weeks. The ROI is -34.6%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $1.31 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 -41.8% change since launch. Among the 5 active $2 games in Illinois, Add It Up ranks #4 by expected value. If you're looking for the best value at this price point, also consider Reindeer Riches ($1.36 EV) and 10X® Xtra ($1.34 EV). Alternative Strategy: Instead of buying one Add It Up ($2) ticket, consider buying 2x Holiday Ca$h ($1). This combination delivers $1.32 in expected value compared to $1.31 for the single ticket — a 1.3% improvement. It also gives you a 40.3% chance of winning at least one prize versus 21.6% with the single ticket.
Should You Play 5X Xtra Right Now?
5X Xtra is a $1 scratch-off that has been on the market for 41 weeks. The ROI is -36.7%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $0.63 in prize value. There are 2 of the original 6 top prizes still available. Top prize odds are holding steady with a -23.9% change since launch. Among the 5 active $1 games in Illinois, 5X Xtra ranks #3 by expected value.
Should You Play $2,000,000 Maximum Multiplier Right Now?
$2,000,000 Maximum Multiplier is a $20 scratch-off that has been on the market for 47 weeks. The ROI is -25.9%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $14.81 in prize value. All top prizes have been claimed — focus on lower tiers if you're still interested. Among the 8 active $20 games in Illinois, $2,000,000 Maximum Multiplier ranks #7 by expected value. If you're looking for the best value at this price point, also consider Double the Luck ($16.84 EV) and $3 Million Vault ($16.69 EV).
Should You Play $2,000,000 Diamond Deluxe Right Now?
$2,000,000 Diamond Deluxe is a $20 scratch-off that has been on the market for 63 weeks. The ROI is -26.5%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $14.69 in prize value. All top prizes have been claimed — focus on lower tiers if you're still interested. Among the 8 active $20 games in Illinois, $2,000,000 Diamond Deluxe ranks #8 by expected value. If you're looking for the best value at this price point, also consider Double the Luck ($16.84 EV) and $3 Million Vault ($16.69 EV).
Should You Play $1,000,000 Ca$h Cha$er Right Now?
$1,000,000 Ca$h Cha$er is a $10 scratch-off that has been on the market for 72 weeks. The ROI is -31.4%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $6.86 in prize value. All top prizes have been claimed — focus on lower tiers if you're still interested. Among the 12 active $10 games in Illinois, $1,000,000 Ca$h Cha$er ranks #12 by expected value. If you're looking for the best value at this price point, also consider Golden Casino ($8.02 EV) and Diamonds ($7.77 EV). Play responsibly — lottery games are for entertainment.
Should You Play Onyx Right Now?
Onyx is a $5 scratch-off that has been on the market for 33 weeks. The ROI is -35.9%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $3.20 in prize value. All top prizes have been claimed — focus on lower tiers if you're still interested. Among the 11 active $5 games in Illinois, Onyx ranks #11 by expected value. If you're looking for the best value at this price point, also consider Galaxy Blast ($3.76 EV) and More Money ($3.66 EV). Play responsibly — lottery games are for entertainment.
Should You Play Power Up! Multiplier Right Now?
Power Up! Multiplier is a $5 scratch-off that has been on the market for 20 weeks. The ROI is -34.6%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $3.27 in prize value. All top prizes have been claimed — focus on lower tiers if you're still interested. Among the 11 active $5 games in Illinois, Power Up! Multiplier ranks #10 by expected value. If you're looking for the best value at this price point, also consider Galaxy Blast ($3.76 EV) and More Money ($3.66 EV).
How We Calculate Value, ROI & Grades
Every game on this page shows the same four figures and a letter grade. Here’s what each one means.
- Top prize — the game’s largest advertised prize, as published by the Illinois Lottery.
- Top prizes unclaimed — how many of those the Illinois Lottery has not yet recorded as claimed. An unclaimed prize may already be sitting on a ticket someone has bought, so this doesn’t guarantee one is still on a shelf.
- Published odds — the Illinois Lottery’s original “1 in X” chance of winning any prize, which includes winning back just the ticket price. These are the odds set when the game was printed, not a recalculation of the odds among unsold tickets.
- Est. ROI — the estimated average gain or loss against what you spend. −20% means roughly 80¢ back per $1. We work it out from the prize counts the lottery reports and an estimate of how many tickets remain, so it’s a model rather than a measurement, and any single ticket can land far from the average.
- Grade — our 0–100 score shown as a letter, A being 85 or above. The largest single factor is whether a game still has unclaimed top prizes. Among the games that do, the grade is driven mostly by estimated return and by how the top-prize odds have moved since launch.
We read official Illinois Lottery prize reports daily. ROI and grades are our own calculations, not official lottery ratings. Read our full methodology for how we source data, estimate remaining tickets, and calculate expected value, ROI and the Illinois game grades.
Prize Activity Summary
Over the past 31 days, scratch-off games in this state paid out approximately $55.9 million in prizes, averaging $1.8 million per day across 51 active games. $10,000,000 Bankroll leads in prize activity with $9.8 million claimed ($50 ticket). Only 1 top prize remains. Millionaire Club follows with $8.6 million in claims.
Cheaper combinations that beat a single ticket
For some Illinois tickets, spending the same money on two or more cheaper tickets gives a higher total expected value. These are the ones where that is currently true.
Biggest difference right now
+7.8% expected value
Instead of
$1,000,000 Crossword 50X
$25
Buy instead
1× Double the Luck $20 + 1× Galaxy Blast $5
Both cost $25, but the pair carries about +7.8% more expected value than the single ticket.
$2 3 of 5 have a cheaper combination worth more +1.3% avg
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Rubies
#7648
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2× Holiday Ca$h $1
+2.4%
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Add It Up
#7655
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2× Holiday Ca$h $1
+1.3%
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Monopoly™
#7632
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2× Holiday Ca$h $1
+0.1%
$3 1 of 2 have a cheaper combination worth more +1.6% avg
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Loteria™
#7651
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1× Reindeer Riches $2 + 1× Holiday Ca$h $1
+1.6%
$10 7 of 12 have a cheaper combination worth more +1.6% avg
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Millionaire 7
#7660
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2× Galaxy Blast $5
+3.2%
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Money Match
#7659
Buy instead
2× Galaxy Blast $5
+2.9%
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Sapphire 10s
#7654
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2× Galaxy Blast $5
+1.7%
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Liquid Assets
#7672
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2× Galaxy Blast $5
+1.2%
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Gold Rush Supreme
#7646
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2× Galaxy Blast $5
+0.8%
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$250,000 Crossword
#7664
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2× Galaxy Blast $5
+0.7%
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Amazing Bonus Blowout
#7631
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2× Galaxy Blast $5
+0.4%
$20 4 of 8 have a cheaper combination worth more +2.4% avg
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100X Xtra
#7638
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2× Golden Casino $10
+4.1%
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Big Time Blowout
#7668
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2× Golden Casino $10
+2.5%
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Snowfall Mega Multiplier
#7679
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2× Golden Casino $10
+2.1%
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$2,000,000 Multiplier Bonanza
#7673
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2× Golden Casino $10
+0.9%
$25 2 of 2 have a cheaper combination worth more +6.4% avg
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$1,000,000 Crossword 50X
#7639
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1× Double the Luck $20 + 1× Galaxy Blast $5
+7.8%
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$1,000,000 Crossword 50X
#7665
Buy instead
1× Double the Luck $20 + 1× Galaxy Blast $5
+5.0%
$30 4 of 4 have a cheaper combination worth more +3.6% avg
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Royal Riches
#7623
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1× Double the Luck $20 + 1× Golden Casino $10
+5.7%
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Blowout X
#7653
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1× Double the Luck $20 + 1× Golden Casino $10
+3.6%
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200X the Cash
#7590
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1× Double the Luck $20 + 1× Golden Casino $10
+2.7%
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$5,000,000 Jackpot
#7670
Buy instead
1× Double the Luck $20 + 1× Golden Casino $10
+2.4%
$50 2 of 2 have a cheaper combination worth more +0.9% avg
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Millionaire Club
#7611
Buy instead
2× Double the Luck $20 + 1× Golden Casino $10
+1.2%
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$10,000,000 Bankroll
#7575
Buy instead
2× Double the Luck $20 + 1× Golden Casino $10
+0.5%
Expected value is an average across many tickets, not a prediction for any single purchase, and every one of these games still returns less than it costs on average. Figures are recalculated daily from remaining prizes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best Illinois scratch-offs to buy right now?
Our three top-graded Illinois scratch-offs today are Double the Luck ($20), $3 Million Vault ($20) and Golden Casino ($10). Each still has at least one top prize left. Even these pay back less than they cost on average. Rankings change daily as prizes are claimed.
Which Illinois scratch-off is most likely to win?
The Illinois game with the best odds of winning any prize is $1,000,000 Crossword 50X (#7665, $25) at 1 in 2.96. It still has 5 top prizes of $1,000,000 left. Most of those wins are small, often just your ticket price back, so good odds are not the same as a good buy.
What's the best Illinois scratch-off at each price?
Our top-graded pick at each price today: $1: Holiday Ca$h; $2: 10X® Xtra; $3: Bonus Word Crossword; $5: Galaxy Blast; $10: Golden Casino; $20: Double the Luck; $25: $1,000,000 Crossword 50X (#7665); $30: 200X the Cash; $50: $10,000,000 Bankroll. The price filter on this page ranks every game at each price.
Which Illinois scratch-offs should I avoid?
5 Illinois games are still on sale even though every top prize has been claimed: $2,000,000 Diamond Deluxe, $2,000,000 Maximum Multiplier, $1,000,000 Ca$h Cha$er, Onyx and Power Up! Multiplier. You pay full price with no chance at the top prize. The Top Prizes Claimed (Avoid) filter on this page lists them.
How do I claim a winning Illinois scratch-off?
Prizes up to $599 can be cashed at any lottery retailer in Illinois, and prizes up to $25,000 at Illinois Lottery prize centers. Our guide to where to cash scratch-off tickets covers the forms and ID you need. Federal tax of 24% is withheld on prizes over $5,000, and Illinois taxes lottery winnings as income at up to 4.95% (more on taxes on scratch-off winnings).
How long do I have to claim an Illinois scratch-off?
You have 365 days from the date the lottery officially ends the game, not from the day you bought the ticket. Check a game's end date before you buy, especially if it is ending soon. Our guide to whether scratch-off tickets expire lists every state's deadline.
Can I buy Illinois scratch-offs online or with a card?
Scratch-offs are not sold online in Illinois, so you have to buy them in a store. You must be 18 or older to buy. More in our guides to buying scratch-offs online and with a debit card.
Do more expensive Illinois scratch-offs have better odds?
Mostly, up to $25. The typical (median) game at each price, with its odds of winning any prize and what it pays back per dollar: $1, 1 in 4.80 and about 63 cents; $2, 1 in 4.45 and about 66 cents; $3, 1 in 3.67 and about 68 cents; $5, 1 in 4.24 and about 71 cents; $10, 1 in 3.65 and about 75 cents; $20, 1 in 3.65 and about 78 cents; $25, 1 in 2.97 and about 78 cents; $30, 1 in 3.50 and about 80 cents; $50, 1 in 4.14 and about 83 cents. Payback tends to rise with price, but you still lose money on average at every price.
Are Illinois scratch-offs worth it, or do any pay back more than they cost?
Not as an investment. Right now 0 of the 51 Illinois games on sale are expected to pay back more than they cost. The best, Double the Luck ($20), still returns about 84 cents per dollar, and the typical game about 73 cents. A scratch-off that pays back more than it costs is rare and does not last long, so play for fun with money you can afford to lose. More on whether scratch-off tickets are worth it.
Should I buy Illinois games that are ending soon?
Sometimes, when good prizes are still left. No Illinois games are ending within the next 90 days, so there is no Ending Soon filter on this page right now. Bear in mind that scratch-off tickets do expire: in Illinois you have 365 days from the date the lottery officially ends the game.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for educational purposes only. All data is sourced from the official Illinois lottery website and is updated regularly, but we cannot guarantee 100% accuracy. Lottery games are games of chance, and past performance does not guarantee future results. Please play responsibly and never spend more than you can afford to lose. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER.
