At a glance
X20 the Cash is a $2 ticket from the Arkansas Lottery. With tickets selling faster than its top prizes are claimed, our estimate for the $20,000 prize has improved to about 1 in 276,765, from 1 in 362,627 at launch. On ValueScore it earns 54/100 (Fair), good for the top-ranked $2 ticket in Arkansas right now. On average it pays back about $0.68 per $1, $0.03 more than the median $2 game in Arkansas. 59% of its winning tickets pay $2 or less, no more than the ticket cost.
Overall Odds
1 in 4.21
Exp. Value
$0.68
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$20,000
Top Prizes Left
3
Prizes Remaining
76%
ValueScore™
54 / 100
Fair
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.68→
AVERAGE
Nothing wrong with it, but nothing special either; it is currently the best $2 game Arkansas sells.
Why
→A leaner 24% chance of winning per ticket (1 in 4.21), below most games.
- Top-prize odds have improved: 1 in 363K at launch, about 1 in 277K now. Tickets have sold faster than the $20,000 prizes have been claimed.
- Expected value of $0.68 per $1 is about average, a typical return for a ticket at this price.
- The larger prizes are well stocked, with plenty of top and mid-tier winners still out there.
Current Prize Odds
ScratchCheck estimate$20,000
3 of 3 left
launch odds 1 in 363K
now ~1 in 277K
$1,000
3 of 3 left
launch odds 1 in 363K
now ~1 in 277K
$500
28 of 39 left
launch odds 1 in 28K
now ~1 in 30K
ScratchCheck estimate. Current odds are derived from the prizes still unclaimed and our estimate of tickets remaining, shown next to the lottery’s printed launch odds. Actual odds vary as tickets are sold and prizes claimed.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| $20,000 | 3 | 3 | 100% |
| $1,000 | 3 | 3 | 100% |
| $500 | 39 | 28 | 72% |
| $100 | 365 | 267 | 73% |
| $50 | 1,532 | 1,134 | 74% |
| $20 | 21,681 | 16,257 | 75% |
| $10 | 31,971 | 24,034 | 75% |
| $5 | 21,708 | 16,513 | 76% |
| $4 | 29,057 | 22,101 | 76% |
| $2 | 152,045 | 116,880 | 77% |
Prize Pool Analysis
Total Payout at Launch
$1,477,788
Current Prize Pool
$1,130,609
Payout Percentage
76.5%
Total Prizes Remaining
197,220
Ticket Statistics
Total Tickets Printed
1,087,881
Estimated Remaining
830,296
% Remaining
76.3%
Prize pool figures use advertised prize values. Tickets printed is estimated from overall odds. Tickets remaining is estimated from the share of prizes still unclaimed.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
54
VALUESCORE
Fair
54
out of 100
Expected Value
13/40
Prize Quality
23/25
Win Frequency
4/20
Inventory Health
15/15
Updated: 9/23/2026
Game Details
- State
- Arkansas
- Game Number
- 905
- Ticket Price
- $2
- Start Date
- 8/4/2026
- Payout %
- 67.9%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 9/23/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the X20 the Cash scratch-off a good buy?
X20 the Cash is a middling ticket with a ValueScore of 54/100. It is roughly average compared to other scratch-offs in Arkansas. If you are looking for the best value at this price point, check the Arkansas rankings page for higher-rated alternatives.
How much does X20 the Cash cost?
X20 the Cash costs $2 per ticket in Arkansas. All ScratchCheck figures for this game (expected value, ValueScore, and top prize analysis) are calculated against this $2 ticket price.
What are the odds of winning the X20 the Cash scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with X20 the Cash are 1 in 4.21. This means roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for X20 the Cash?
The top prize for X20 the Cash is $20,000. As of our latest update, 3 top prizes remain unclaimed.
What are the prizes for X20 the Cash?
X20 the Cash offers 10 distinct prize levels: $20,000 (3 total), $1,000 (3 total), $500 (39 total), $100 (365 total), $50 (1,532 total), $20 (21,681 total), $10 (31,971 total), $5 (21,708 total), $4 (29,057 total), and $2 (152,045 total). The full prize breakdown with odds and remaining counts is listed in the prize table on this page.
How many prizes are left in X20 the Cash?
Based on our latest data, 76% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 197,220 out of 258,404 total). The game is early in its run, with most prizes still on the market.
How is X20 the Cash rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates X20 the Cash at 54 out of 100 using ValueScore™, a composite rating built from four factors: Expected Value, Prize Quality, Win Frequency, and Inventory Health. Scores of 80 or above are Excellent, 60 to 79 Good, 40 to 59 Fair, 20 to 39 Below Average, and below 20 is Poor. The score updates automatically as prizes are claimed and data refreshes.
When was X20 the Cash released?
X20 the Cash was released by the Arkansas Lottery on August 4, 2026. It has been on sale for about 2 months.
How often is X20 the Cash data updated on ScratchCheck?
X20 the Cash data comes directly from the official Arkansas Lottery and is refreshed daily, so the odds and remaining prize counts you see match the lottery's latest published figures.