The Ontario sells Cash Words at CA$3 a ticket. Its published overall odds are 1 in 3.65. Its current expected value works out to CA$0.65 on the dollar, an average return. The top prize is CA$75,000. 2 of 3 top prizes remain. Most prizes are still available (68% remaining). Its ValueScore is 44/100 (Fair). Against the rest of the state it is 33rd out of 46 Ontario scratch-offs. At its own price point it is 4th of the 7 active $3 games in Ontario.
Overall Odds
1 in 3.65
Exp. Value
CA$0.65
per CA$1 spent
Top Prize
CA$75,000
Top Prizes Left
2 / 3
Prizes Remaining
68%
ValueScore™
44 / 100
Fair
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.65→
AVERAGE
Middle of the pack: #33 of the 46 active games we track in Ontario.
Why
→You get back about $0.65 per $1 on average, which is normal for this price.
- Wins hit often: about a 27% chance to win something per ticket (1 in 3.65), better than most games.
- The big prizes are still live: 2 of 3 top prizes remain, along with a solid share of mid-tier winners.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA$75,000 | 1 in 789,507 | 3 | 2 | 67% |
| CA$1,000 | 1 in 49,344 | 48 | 43 | 90% |
| CA$100 | 1 in 6,184 | 383 | 252 | 66% |
| CA$20 | 1 in 66 | 36,136 | Not reported | - |
| CA$12 | 1 in 380 | 6,225 | Not reported | - |
| CA$9 | 1 in 28 | 84,322 | Not reported | - |
| CA$6 | 1 in 9 | 257,743 | Not reported | - |
| CA$3 | 1 in 9 | 252,774 | Not reported | - |
“Not reported” = the lottery publishes remaining-prize counts for its top prizes only.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
44
VALUESCORE
Fair
44
out of 100
Expected Value
3/40
Prize Quality
17/25
Win Frequency
12/20
Inventory Health
12/15
Updated: 9/4/2026
Game Details
- State
- Ontario
- Game Number
- 2595
- Ticket Price
- CA$3
- Payout %
- 65.0%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 9/4/2026
Official Source
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$3.00 per ticket · 1 in 3.65 overall odds
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Cash Words scratch-off a good buy?
Cash Words is a middling ticket with a ValueScore of 44/100. It is roughly average compared to other scratch-offs in Ontario. If you are looking for the best value at this price point, check the Ontario rankings page for higher-rated alternatives.
How much does Cash Words cost?
Cash Words costs CA$3 per ticket in Ontario. All ScratchCheck figures for this game (expected value, ValueScore, and top prize analysis) are calculated against this CA$3 ticket price.
What are the odds of winning the Cash Words scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with Cash Words are 1 in 3.65. This means roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for Cash Words?
The top prize for Cash Words is CA$75,000. As of our latest update, 2 of 3 top prizes remain unclaimed.
What are the prizes for Cash Words?
Cash Words offers 8 distinct prize levels: CA$75,000 (3 total), CA$1,000 (48 total), CA$100 (383 total), CA$20 (36,136 total), CA$12 (6,225 total), CA$9 (84,322 total), CA$6 (257,743 total), and CA$3 (252,774 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 Words?
Based on our latest data, 68% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 297 out of 434 total). Roughly half the prizes remain, which is typical for an active game.
How is Cash Words rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates Cash Words at 44 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.
How often is Cash Words data updated on ScratchCheck?
Cash Words data comes directly from the official Ontario Lottery and is refreshed daily, so the odds and remaining prize counts you see match the lottery's latest published figures.