CASH SURGE is one of the Indiana Lottery's $5 scratch-off games. Its published overall odds are 1 in 3.73. The expected value is $0.69 per $1 spent, which is an average return compared to other scratch-offs. The top prize is $75,000. 99% of the total prize pool is still unclaimed, so most prizes are still available. Its ValueScore is 57/100 (Fair). Against the rest of the state it is 21st out of 59 Indiana scratch-offs. At its own price point it is 3rd among the 18 $5 games Indiana sells.
Overall Odds
1 in 3.73
Exp. Value
$0.69
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$75,000
Top Prizes Left
1
Prizes Remaining
99%
ValueScore™
57 / 100
Fair
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.69→
AVERAGE
At 21st out of 59 Indiana scratch-offs, it neither stands out nor falls behind.
Why
→You get back about $0.69 per $1 on average, which is normal for this price.
- A reasonable chunk of the top and mid-tier prizes are still available, though not the majority.
- Wins hit often: about a 27% chance to win something per ticket (1 in 3.73), better than most games.
Current Prize Odds
ScratchCheck estimate$75,000
1 of 3 left
launch odds 1 in 1.1M
now ~1 in 3.2M
$1,500
19 of 27 left
launch odds 1 in 121K
now ~1 in 169K
$500
333 of 546 left
launch odds 1 in 5,966
now ~1 in 9,659
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $75,000 | 3 | 1 | 33% |
| $1,500 | 27 | 19 | 70% |
| $500 | 546 | 333 | 61% |
| $200 | 1,081 | 622 | 58% |
| $100 | 8,111 | 4,836 | 60% |
| $50 | 17,427 | 10,375 | 60% |
| $20 | 195,456 | 195,456 | 100% |
| $10 | 325,760 | 325,760 | 100% |
| $5 | 325,760 | 325,760 | 100% |
Prize Pool Analysis
Total Payout at Launch
$11,232,670
Current Prize Pool
$10,192,270
Payout Percentage
90.7%
Total Prizes Remaining
863,162
Ticket Statistics
Total Tickets Printed
3,257,600
Estimated Remaining
3,216,575
% Remaining
98.7%
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
57
VALUESCORE
Fair
57
out of 100
Expected Value
16/40
Prize Quality
11/25
Win Frequency
15/20
Inventory Health
15/15
Updated: 9/4/2026
Game Details
- State
- Indiana
- Game Number
- 2623
- Ticket Price
- $5
- Start Date
- 7/7/2026
- Payout %
- 69.0%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 9/4/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the CASH SURGE scratch-off a good buy?
CASH SURGE is a middling ticket with a ValueScore of 57/100. 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 CASH SURGE cost?
CASH SURGE costs $5 per ticket in Indiana. All ScratchCheck figures for this game (expected value, ValueScore, and top prize analysis) are calculated against this $5 ticket price.
What are the odds of winning the CASH SURGE scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with CASH SURGE are 1 in 3.73. This means roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for CASH SURGE?
The top prize for CASH SURGE is $75,000. As of our latest update, 1 top prize remains unclaimed.
What are the prizes for CASH SURGE?
CASH SURGE offers 9 distinct prize levels: $75,000 (3 total), $1,500 (27 total), $500 (546 total), $200 (1,081 total), $100 (8,111 total), $50 (17,427 total), $20 (195,456 total), $10 (325,760 total), and $5 (325,760 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 CASH SURGE?
Based on our latest data, 99% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 863,162 out of 874,171 total). The game is early in its run, with most prizes still on the market.
How is CASH SURGE rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates CASH SURGE at 57 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 CASH SURGE released?
CASH SURGE was released by the Indiana Lottery on July 7, 2026. It has been on sale for about 2 months.
How often is CASH SURGE data updated on ScratchCheck?
CASH SURGE 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.