VIP Cashword

Game #0668 • MI

VIP Cashword - Michigan Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket

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Key Statistics

Ticket Price
$10
Top Prize
$500,000
Top Prizes Left
1
Overall Odds
1 in 3.47
Expected ROI
-26.1%
Expected Value
$7.39

Top Prize Status

Original Top Prize
$500,000
Current Top Prize
$500,000
Top Prizes Remaining
1

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

Prize Pool Analysis

Total Payout at Launch
$52,727,470
Current Prize Pool
$13,090,230
Payout Percentage
24.8%
Total Prizes at Launch
2,015,538
Total Prizes Remaining
510,668

Ticket Statistics

Total Tickets Printed
6,993,916
Estimated Tickets Remaining
1,772,017
% Tickets Remaining
25.3%

Should You Play VIP Cashword Right Now?

VIP Cashword is a $10 scratch-off. The ROI is -26.1%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $7.39 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 31.6% change since launch. Among the 29 active $10 games in Michigan, VIP Cashword ranks #25 by expected value. If you're looking for the best value at this price point, also consider Lady Luck 777 ($8.35 EV) and 25 Days of Winning ($8.01 EV).

Alternative Strategy

Instead of buying one VIP Cashword ($10) ticket, consider buying 2x $3,000,000 Payout ($5). This combination delivers $7.48 in expected value compared to $7.39 for the single ticket — a 1.3% improvement. It also gives you a 47.5% chance of winning at least one prize versus 28.8% with the single ticket. Play responsibly — lottery games are for entertainment.

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
$500,000 3 1 2 33.3% 1 in 2,331,305 1 in 1,772,017 ↑ 32%
$1,000 48 19 29 39.6% 1 in 145,707 1 in 93,264 ↑ 56%
$200 1,385 339 1,046 24.5% 1 in 5,050 1 in 5,227 ↓ 3%
$100 70,157 16,543 53,614 23.6% 1 in 100 1 in 107 ↓ 7%
$75 17,558 4,142 13,416 23.6% 1 in 398 1 in 428 ↓ 7%
$50 125,571 29,960 95,611 23.9% 1 in 56 1 in 59 ↓ 6%
$40 152,176 36,083 116,093 23.7% 1 in 46 1 in 49 ↓ 6%
$30 306,647 73,997 232,650 24.1% 1 in 23 1 in 24 ↓ 5%
$20 758,499 188,141 570,358 24.8% 1 in 9 1 in 9 ↓ 2%
$10 583,494 161,443 422,051 27.7% 1 in 12 1 in 11 ↑ 9%

* 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

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