Cash is King

Game #7555 • IL

Cash is King - Illinois Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket

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Key Statistics

Ticket Price
$30
Top Prize
$1,800,000
Top Prizes Left
1
Overall Odds
1 in 2.87
Expected ROI
+6.9%
Expected Value
$32.08
Weeks in Market
117

Top Prize Status

Original Top Prize
$1,800,000
Current Top Prize
$1,800,000
Top Prizes Remaining
1

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

Prize Pool Analysis

Total Payout at Launch
$76,082,500
Current Prize Pool
$5,493,300
Payout Percentage
7.2%
Total Prizes at Launch
1,116,791
Total Prizes Remaining
59,663

Ticket Statistics

Total Tickets Printed
3,205,190
Estimated Tickets Remaining
171,232
% Tickets Remaining
5.3%

Should You Play Cash is King Right Now?

Cash is King is a $30 scratch-off that has been on the market for 117 weeks. With a current ROI of +6.9%, this game is a strong value opportunity among $30 tickets. Each ticket returns an expected $32.08 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 524.0% since launch — a dramatic shift in your favor. Among the 5 active $30 games in Illinois, Cash is King ranks #1 by expected value. 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
$1,800,000 3 1 2 33.3% 1 in 1,068,397 1 in 171,232 ↑ 524%
$100,000 6 0 6 0.0% 1 in 534,198 N/A → 0%
$25,000 24 2 22 8.3% 1 in 133,550 1 in 85,616 ↑ 56%
$5,000 90 5 85 5.6% 1 in 35,613 1 in 34,246 ↑ 4%
$1,000 2,565 141 2,424 5.5% 1 in 1,250 1 in 1,214 ↑ 3%
$500 12,674 627 12,047 4.9% 1 in 253 1 in 273 ↓ 7%
$300 11,696 571 11,125 4.9% 1 in 274 1 in 300 ↓ 9%
$100 154,869 8,043 146,826 5.2% 1 in 21 1 in 21 ↓ 3%
$60 80,176 4,013 76,163 5.0% 1 in 40 1 in 43 ↓ 6%
$50 534,180 27,981 506,199 5.2% 1 in 6 1 in 6 ↓ 2%
$30 320,508 18,279 302,229 5.7% 1 in 10 1 in 9 ↑ 7%

* 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 Cash is King 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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