Best Scratch-Off Tickets in Illinois Right Now (April 2026)
Illinois runs a strong scratch-off program with 50 active games and 48 of them still carrying top prizes. The overall odds across Illinois games are decent but not exceptional by national standards, sitting mostly in the 1 in 3.15 to 1 in 4.30 range. Where Illinois stands out is expected value: several games are returning 78 to 82 cents per dollar, which is competitive with the best-value states in the country.
We pulled the current data from ScratchCheck's Illinois rankings to find the best games right now. All data is current as of early April 2026.
Best ValueScore in Illinois Right Now
100X Xtra: $20 | ValueScore: 84.1 | odds: 1 in 3.58 | EV: 78 cents | top prize: $1,000,000 | 3 top prizes left
The highest-rated game in Illinois right now. Three top prizes of $1 million still available, ValueScore of 84.1, and 78 cents per dollar expected value. Odds of 1 in 3.58 are solid for a $20 Illinois game. The clear first pick at the $20 tier.
Royal Riches: $30 | ValueScore: 83.7 | odds: 1 in 3.35 | EV: 79 cents | top prize: $3,000,000 | 2 top prizes left
The best $30 game in Illinois right now. Two top prizes of $3 million remaining, ValueScore of 83.7, 79 cents per dollar expected value, and the second-best overall odds at the $30 tier. If you're spending $30, Royal Riches is the pick.
Diamonds: $10 | ValueScore: 79.6 | odds: 1 in 3.63 | EV: 75 cents | top prize: $2,000,000 | 3 top prizes left
Best $10 game in Illinois by ValueScore. Three top prizes of $2 million remaining and 75 cents per dollar expected value. Odds of 1 in 3.63 are average for a $10 game but the prize depth and expected value make it the strongest option at this price point in the state right now.
$2,000,000 Maximum Money: $20 | ValueScore: 78.8 | odds: 1 in 3.85 | EV: 78 cents | top prize: $2,000,000 | 2 top prizes left
Two top prizes of $2 million remaining with a ValueScore of 78.8. The odds at 1 in 3.85 are weaker than 100X Xtra, but the larger top prize may appeal to players chasing a bigger jackpot at the $20 price point.
Best Overall Odds in Illinois Right Now
$1,000,000 Crossword 50X: $25 | odds: 1 in 2.97 | ValueScore: 77.4 | EV: 78 cents | top prize: $1,000,000 | 2 top prizes left
The best overall odds of any active Illinois game right now with prizes still available. 1 in 2.97 on a $25 ticket is strong, and 78 cents per dollar expected value holds up well. Two top prizes of $1 million remaining. If the crossword format appeals to you, this is the best-odds game in Illinois right now.
Royal Riches: $30 | odds: 1 in 3.35
Second-best odds in the state and the highest ValueScore among top-odds games. Already covered above.
Best Budget Pick in Illinois
Onyx: $5 | ValueScore: 69.4 | odds: 1 in 4.20 | EV: 72 cents | top prize: $1,000,000 | 3 top prizes left
Best $5 game in Illinois right now. Three top prizes of $1 million remaining at 72 cents per dollar expected value. Odds of 1 in 4.20 are average for a $5 ticket but Onyx has the strongest overall profile at this price point in the state.
The Standout Pick: Millionaire Club
Millionaire Club: $50 | ValueScore: 77.3 | odds: 1 in 4.20 | EV: 82 cents | top prize: $1,000,000 | 34 top prizes left
Worth calling out separately. The odds at 1 in 4.20 are average for $50 and the top prize of $1 million is modest for the price point. But two things make this interesting: 82 cents per dollar expected value is the highest EV of any Illinois game right now, and 34 top prizes remaining is the deepest prize inventory in the state by a significant margin. For players focused on value per dollar and prize depth rather than jackpot size, Millionaire Club is the most efficient game in Illinois right now.
Illinois Games to Watch
Several Illinois $30 games have strong odds but only one top prize remaining: Cash is King (1 in 2.87, best odds in the state), 200X the Cash (1 in 3.18), and Multiplier Madness ($20, 1 in 3.35). All three have excellent odds on paper but with a single jackpot left in each, the prize depth is thin. Royal Riches with two prizes remaining is the safer $30 choice right now.
Rankings update daily. Check the full live Illinois rankings at ScratchCheck's Illinois page before you buy.
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Jessie Jurado covers consumer lottery topics with a focus on odds, value, and the math most players never see. She believes nobody should buy a scratch ticket without knowing what they're actually getting for their money.
