$250,000 CA$HWORD 2nd EDITION
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82
VALUESCORE
Excellent
$250,000 CA$HWORD 2nd EDITION is one of the Connecticut Lottery's $20 scratch-off games. About 1 ticket in every 3 wins something, per the published overall odds of 1 in 2.85. Its current expected value works out to $0.72 on the dollar, an average return. The top prize is $250,000. By our count most prizes are still available, with 88% of all prizes unclaimed. It scores 82/100 (Excellent) on ScratchCheck's ValueScore, which weighs expected value, prize quality, win frequency, and inventory health. Against the rest of the state it is 3rd overall out of 47 games we track in Connecticut. At its own price point it is 2nd among the 7 $20 games Connecticut sells.
Overall Odds
1 in 2.85
Exp. Value
$0.72
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$250,000
Top Prizes Left
4
Prizes Remaining
88%
ValueScore™
82 / 100
Excellent
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.72↑
GREAT VALUE
It ranks 3rd overall out of 47 games we track in Connecticut, and it is 2nd among the 7 $20 games Connecticut sells.
Why
↑Little of the prize pool has been drained so far.
- At 1 in 2.85 overall odds, prizes land more often than in most games.
- Prize quality is high: most of the meaningful top and mid-tier prizes remain in play.
Current Prize Odds
ScratchCheck estimate$250,000
4 of 4 left
launch odds 1 in 785K
now ~1 in 694K
$25,000
3 of 4 left
launch odds 1 in 785K
now ~1 in 925K
$1,000
892 of 1,005 left
launch odds 1 in 3,123
now ~1 in 3,111
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | 4 | 4 | 100% |
| $25,000 | 4 | 3 | 75% |
| $1,000 | 1,005 | 892 | 89% |
| $500 | 4,180 | 3,702 | 89% |
| $200 | 10,995 | 9,693 | 88% |
| $100 | 33,395 | 29,512 | 88% |
| $80 | 47,148 | 41,646 | 88% |
| $60 | 146,472 | 129,478 | 88% |
| $40 | 188,404 | 166,568 | 88% |
| $30 | 209,310 | 184,958 | 88% |
| $20 | 460,432 | 407,342 | 88% |
Prize Pool Analysis
Total Payout at Launch
$45,317,760
Current Prize Pool
$40,166,460
Payout Percentage
88.6%
Total Prizes Remaining
973,798
Ticket Statistics
Total Tickets Printed
3,138,845
Estimated Remaining
2,775,325
% Remaining
88.4%
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
82
VALUESCORE
Excellent
82
out of 100
Expected Value
28/40
Prize Quality
20/25
Win Frequency
19/20
Inventory Health
15/15
Updated: 8/27/2026
Game Details
- State
- Connecticut
- Game Number
- 1879
- Ticket Price
- $20
- Start Date
- 6/17/2026
- Payout %
- 72.2%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 8/27/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the $250,000 CA$HWORD 2nd EDITION scratch-off a good buy?
Yes. $250,000 CA$HWORD 2nd EDITION is an excellent buy with a ValueScore of 82/100. It ranks among the top scratch-offs available and scores highly on expected value, prize quality, win frequency, and inventory health, meaning more prizes are still available relative to how long the game has been on sale.
How much does $250,000 CA$HWORD 2nd EDITION cost?
$250,000 CA$HWORD 2nd EDITION costs $20 per ticket in Connecticut. All ScratchCheck figures for this game (expected value, ValueScore, and top prize analysis) are calculated against this $20 ticket price.
What are the odds of winning the $250,000 CA$HWORD 2nd EDITION scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with $250,000 CA$HWORD 2nd EDITION are 1 in 2.85. This means roughly 1 in every 3 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for $250,000 CA$HWORD 2nd EDITION?
The top prize for $250,000 CA$HWORD 2nd EDITION is $250,000. As of our latest update, 4 top prizes remain unclaimed.
What are the prizes for $250,000 CA$HWORD 2nd EDITION?
$250,000 CA$HWORD 2nd EDITION offers 11 distinct prize levels: $250,000 (4 total), $25,000 (4 total), $1,000 (1,005 total), $500 (4,180 total), $200 (10,995 total), $100 (33,395 total), $80 (47,148 total), $60 (146,472 total), $40 (188,404 total), $30 (209,310 total), and $20 (460,432 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 $250,000 CA$HWORD 2nd EDITION?
Based on our latest data, 88% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 973,798 out of 1,101,349 total). The game is early in its run, with most prizes still on the market.
How is $250,000 CA$HWORD 2nd EDITION rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates $250,000 CA$HWORD 2nd EDITION at 82 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 $250,000 CA$HWORD 2nd EDITION released?
$250,000 CA$HWORD 2nd EDITION was released by the Connecticut Lottery on June 17, 2026. It has been on sale for about 2 months.
How often is $250,000 CA$HWORD 2nd EDITION data updated on ScratchCheck?
$250,000 CA$HWORD 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.