CA$H SHARK costs $1 per ticket from the Indiana Lottery. The Indiana Lottery publishes overall odds of 1 in 4.42. Averaged across the remaining prize pool, each $1 buys about $0.62 in expected winnings, a below-average result. The top prize is $500. 100% of the total prize pool is still unclaimed, so most prizes are still available. ScratchCheck rates this ticket 40/100 (Fair). In our rankings it sits at #47 of the 59 active games we track in Indiana, and it is in the top third of Indiana's 4 $1 tickets, at 2nd.
Overall Odds
1 in 4.42
Exp. Value
$0.62
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$500
Top Prizes Left
6
Prizes Remaining
100%
ValueScore™
40 / 100
Fair
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.62↓
BELOW AVERAGE
The numbers work against it: #47 of the 59 active games we track in Indiana.
Why
↓The return of $0.62 per dollar runs below what similar tickets pay.
- Prizes hit less often here, roughly 23% per ticket (1 in 4.42).
- Strong prize quality: a healthy share of the bigger top and mid-tier prizes are still unclaimed.
Current Prize Odds
ScratchCheck estimate$500
6 of 8 left
launch odds 1 in 649K
now ~1 in 864K
$100
355 of 637 left
launch odds 1 in 8,149
now ~1 in 15K
$40
2,315 of 4,322 left
launch odds 1 in 1,201
now ~1 in 2,238
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 | 8 | 6 | 75% |
| $100 | 637 | 355 | 56% |
| $40 | 4,322 | 2,315 | 54% |
| $15 | 14,284 | 14,284 | 100% |
| $10 | 51,912 | 51,912 | 100% |
| $5 | 103,824 | 103,824 | 100% |
| $4 | 84,349 | 84,349 | 100% |
| $3 | 77,868 | 77,868 | 100% |
| $2 | 317,966 | 317,966 | 100% |
| $1 | 519,077 | 519,077 | 100% |
Prize Pool Analysis
Total Payout at Launch
$3,219,089
Current Prize Pool
$3,109,609
Payout Percentage
96.6%
Total Prizes Remaining
1,171,956
Ticket Statistics
Total Tickets Printed
5,191,200
Estimated Remaining
5,181,072
% Remaining
99.8%
Prize pool figures use advertised prize values. Tickets printed is the lottery’s published print run. Tickets remaining is estimated from the share of prizes still unclaimed.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
40
VALUESCORE
Fair
40
out of 100
Expected Value
2/40
Prize Quality
18/25
Win Frequency
4/20
Inventory Health
15/15
Updated: 9/4/2026
Game Details
- State
- Indiana
- Game Number
- 2628
- Ticket Price
- $1
- Start Date
- 7/7/2026
- Payout %
- 62.0%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 9/4/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the CA$H SHARK scratch-off a good buy?
CA$H SHARK is a middling ticket with a ValueScore of 40/100. It is roughly average compared to other scratch-offs in Indiana. If you are looking for the best value at this price point, check the Indiana rankings page for higher-rated alternatives.
How much does CA$H SHARK cost?
CA$H SHARK costs $1 per ticket in Indiana. All ScratchCheck figures for this game (expected value, ValueScore, and top prize analysis) are calculated against this $1 ticket price.
What are the odds of winning the CA$H SHARK scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with CA$H SHARK are 1 in 4.42. This means roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for CA$H SHARK?
The top prize for CA$H SHARK is $500. As of our latest update, 6 top prizes remain unclaimed.
What are the prizes for CA$H SHARK?
CA$H SHARK offers 10 distinct prize levels: $500 (8 total), $100 (637 total), $40 (4,322 total), $15 (14,284 total), $10 (51,912 total), $5 (103,824 total), $4 (84,349 total), $3 (77,868 total), $2 (317,966 total), and $1 (519,077 total). The full prize breakdown with odds and remaining counts is listed in the prize table on this page.
How many prizes are left in CA$H SHARK?
Based on our latest data, 100% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 1,171,956 out of 1,174,247 total). The game is early in its run, with most prizes still on the market.
How is CA$H SHARK rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates CA$H SHARK at 40 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 CA$H SHARK released?
CA$H SHARK was released by the Indiana Lottery on July 7, 2026. It has been on sale for about 2 months.
How often is CA$H SHARK data updated on ScratchCheck?
CA$H SHARK data comes directly from the official Indiana Lottery and is refreshed daily, so the odds and remaining prize counts you see match the lottery's latest published figures.