$500,000 CASHWORD 2nd EDITION
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62
VALUESCORE
Good
$500,000 CASHWORD 2nd EDITION is one of the Connecticut Lottery's $30 scratch-off games. Published overall odds: 1 in 2.78. The expected value is $0.75 per $1 spent, which is an above-average return compared to other scratch-offs. The top prize is $500,000. 12% of the total prize pool is still unclaimed, so most prizes have already been claimed. On ScratchCheck's 0-100 ValueScore it earns a 62 (Good). Today it stands at 16th out of 49 Connecticut scratch-offs; among $30 tickets it is 5th of the 7 active $30 games in Connecticut.
Overall Odds
1 in 2.78
Exp. Value
$0.75
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$500,000
Top Prizes Left
1
Prizes Remaining
12%
ValueScore™
62 / 100
Good
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.75↑
ABOVE AVERAGE
Ranked 16th out of 49 Connecticut scratch-offs, stronger than most of what is on sale at this price.
Why
↑You win something fairly often here, about 36% per ticket (1 in 2.78).
- $0.75 back per dollar puts this game's return ahead of the pack.
- Most of this game's prizes are gone.
Current Prize Odds
ScratchCheck estimate$500,000
1 of 3 left
launch odds 1 in 519K
now ~1 in 189K
$100,000
1 of 4 left
launch odds 1 in 389K
now ~1 in 189K
$50,000
0 of 5 left
launch odds 1 in 311K
All claimed
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $500,000 | 3 | 1 | 33% |
| $100,000 | 4 | 1 | 25% |
| $50,000 | 5 | 0 | Claimed |
| $10,000 | 10 | 1 | 10% |
| $5,000 | 52 | 6 | 12% |
| $1,000 | 859 | 122 | 14% |
| $500 | 5,162 | 590 | 11% |
| $200 | 8,750 | 1,060 | 12% |
| $100 | 77,819 | 9,200 | 12% |
| $60 | 77,819 | 9,385 | 12% |
| $50 | 155,638 | 18,896 | 12% |
| $30 | 233,457 | 28,694 | 12% |
Prize Pool Analysis
Total Payout at Launch
$34,936,650
Current Prize Pool
$4,557,720
Payout Percentage
13.0%
Total Prizes Remaining
67,956
Ticket Statistics
Total Tickets Printed
1,555,627
Estimated Remaining
188,918
% Remaining
12.1%
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
62
VALUESCORE
Good
62
out of 100
Expected Value
33/40
Prize Quality
6/25
Win Frequency
20/20
Inventory Health
4/15
Updated: 9/4/2026
Game Details
- State
- Connecticut
- Game Number
- 1800
- Ticket Price
- $30
- Start Date
- 5/29/2025
- Payout %
- 74.9%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 9/4/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the $500,000 CASHWORD 2nd EDITION scratch-off a good buy?
$500,000 CASHWORD 2nd EDITION is a solid choice. Its ValueScore of 62/100 is above average, indicating good expected value and a healthy prize pool. It performs better than most $30 tickets in Connecticut.
How much does $500,000 CASHWORD 2nd EDITION cost?
$500,000 CASHWORD 2nd EDITION costs $30 per ticket in Connecticut. All ScratchCheck figures for this game (expected value, ValueScore, and top prize analysis) are calculated against this $30 ticket price.
What are the odds of winning the $500,000 CASHWORD 2nd EDITION scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with $500,000 CASHWORD 2nd EDITION are 1 in 2.78. This means roughly 1 in every 3 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for $500,000 CASHWORD 2nd EDITION?
The top prize for $500,000 CASHWORD 2nd EDITION is $500,000. As of our latest update, 1 top prize remains unclaimed.
What are the prizes for $500,000 CASHWORD 2nd EDITION?
$500,000 CASHWORD 2nd EDITION offers 12 distinct prize levels: $500,000 (3 total), $100,000 (4 total), $50,000 (5 total), $10,000 (10 total), $5,000 (52 total), $1,000 (859 total), $500 (5,162 total), $200 (8,750 total), $100 (77,819 total), $60 (77,819 total), $50 (155,638 total), and $30 (233,457 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 $500,000 CASHWORD 2nd EDITION?
Based on our latest data, 12% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 67,956 out of 559,578 total). The vast majority of prizes have been claimed. This game is close to being retired.
How is $500,000 CASHWORD 2nd EDITION rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates $500,000 CASHWORD 2nd EDITION at 62 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 $500,000 CASHWORD 2nd EDITION released?
$500,000 CASHWORD 2nd EDITION was released by the Connecticut Lottery on May 29, 2025. It has been on sale for over a year, so checking the remaining prize counts is important before buying.
How often is $500,000 CASHWORD 2nd EDITION data updated on ScratchCheck?
$500,000 CASHWORD 2nd EDITION data comes directly from the official Connecticut Lottery and is refreshed daily, so the odds and remaining prize counts you see match the lottery's latest published figures.