5X Xtra is a $1 scratch-off lottery ticket from the Illinois Lottery. It has overall odds of 1 in 4.97, meaning roughly 1 in every 5 tickets wins a prize. The expected value is $0.66 per $1 spent, which is an average return compared to other scratch-offs. The top prize is $20,000. About half the prizes remain (53% remaining). ScratchCheck rates this ticket 29/100 (Below Avg) based on expected value, prize quality, win frequency, and inventory health.
Overall Odds
1 in 4.97
Exp. Value
$0.66
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$20,000
Top Prizes Left
3
Prizes Remaining
53%
ValueScore™
29 / 100
Below Avg
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.66↓
BELOW AVERAGE
Weaker overall value. There are likely better options at this price.
Why
↓Expected value lands near the pack at $0.66 per $1 spent.
- Prizes hit less often here, roughly 20% per ticket (1 in 4.97).
- Middling prize quality: a fair number of the bigger prizes are still in play.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| $20,000 | 6 | 3 | 50% |
| $1,000 | 12 | 7 | 58% |
| $500 | 60 | 33 | 55% |
| $100 | 1,068 | 528 | 49% |
| $50 | 4,142 | 2,015 | 49% |
| $25 | 25,812 | 12,770 | 49% |
| $20 | 32,342 | 16,166 | 50% |
| $10 | 97,045 | 49,316 | 51% |
| $5 | 150,961 | 78,385 | 52% |
| $3 | 107,789 | 54,574 | 51% |
| $2 | 560,744 | 297,383 | 53% |
| $1 | 754,724 | 406,549 | 54% |
Prize Pool Analysis
Total Payout at Launch
$5,692,874
Current Prize Pool
$2,929,742
Payout Percentage
51.5%
Total Prizes Remaining
917,729
Ticket Statistics
Total Tickets Printed
8,621,484
Estimated Remaining
4,561,113
% Remaining
52.9%
Prize pool figures use advertised prize values. Tickets printed and remaining are estimated from overall odds and the share of prizes still unclaimed.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
29
VALUESCORE
Below Avg
29
out of 100
Expected Value
Prize Quality
Win Frequency
Inventory Health
Updated: 7/16/2026
Game Details
- State
- Illinois
- Game Number
- 7634
- Ticket Price
- $1
- Start Date
- 1/6/2026
- Payout %
- 66.0%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 7/15/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 5X Xtra scratch-off a good buy?
5X Xtra scores 29/100 on ValueScore, which is below average. The expected value, prize pool, or inventory health is weaker than most other tickets at this price. There are likely better options in Illinois at the $1 price point.
How much does 5X Xtra cost?
5X Xtra costs $1 per ticket in Illinois. All ScratchCheck figures for this game (expected value, ValueScore, and top prize analysis) are calculated against this $1 ticket price.
What are the odds of winning the 5X Xtra scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with 5X Xtra are 1 in 4.97. This means roughly 1 in every 5 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for 5X Xtra?
The top prize for 5X Xtra is $20,000. As of our latest update, 3 top prizes remain unclaimed.
What are the prizes for 5X Xtra?
5X Xtra offers 12 distinct prize levels: $20,000 (6 total), $1,000 (12 total), $500 (60 total), $100 (1,068 total), $50 (4,142 total), $25 (25,812 total), $20 (32,342 total), $10 (97,045 total), $5 (150,961 total), $3 (107,789 total), $2 (560,744 total), and $1 (754,724 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 5X Xtra?
Based on our latest data, 53% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 917,729 out of 1,734,705 total). Roughly half the prizes remain, which is typical for an active game.
How is 5X Xtra rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates 5X Xtra at 29 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 5X Xtra released?
5X Xtra was released by the Illinois Lottery on January 6, 2026. It has been on sale for roughly 6 months, so a meaningful portion of prizes has likely been claimed.
How often is 5X Xtra data updated on ScratchCheck?
5X Xtra data comes directly from the official Illinois Lottery and is refreshed daily, so the odds and remaining prize counts you see match the lottery's latest published figures.