Keys and CashPennsylvania Scratch-Off Odds & Prizes
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13
VALUESCORE
Poor
At a glance
The Pennsylvania Lottery sells Keys and Cash as a $5 ticket. On average it pays back about $0.71 per $1, $0.04 less than the median $5 game in Pennsylvania. Its prize pool is nearly spent: 7% of prizes remain. A ValueScore of 13/100 (Poor) puts it at 17th of the 18 active $5 games in Pennsylvania. Its overall odds of 1 in 4.42 trail the 1 in 3.84 typical of Pennsylvania's $5 games.
Overall Odds
1 in 4.42
Exp. Value
$0.71
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$100,000
Top Prizes Left
-
Prizes Remaining
7%
ValueScore™
13 / 100
Poor
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.71↓
POOR VALUE
It is 17th of the 18 active $5 games in Pennsylvania, so most $5 alternatives will serve you better.
Why
↓Weak prize quality: relatively few of the bigger top and mid-tier prizes are still unclaimed.
- Wins are infrequent: about a 23% chance to win something per ticket (1 in 4.42), lower than most games.
- You get back about $0.71 per $1 on average, which is normal for this price.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $100,000 | 1 in 540,000 | 20 | Not reported | - |
| $5,000 | 1 in 360,000 | 30 | 6 | 20% |
| $1,000 | 1 in 180,000 | 60 | 4 | 7% |
| $500 | 1 in 3,158 | 3,420 | 14 | 0% |
| $300 | 1 in 1,043 | 10,350 | 540 | 5% |
| $100 | 1 in 600 | 18,000 | 1,685 | 9% |
| $50 | 1 in 86 | 126,000 | Not reported | - |
| $30 | 1 in 50 | 216,000 | Not reported | - |
| $20 | 1 in 43 | 252,000 | Not reported | - |
| $10 | 1 in 19 | 558,000 | Not reported | - |
| $5 | 1 in 9 | 1,260,000 | Not reported | - |
“Not reported” = the lottery publishes remaining-prize counts for its top prizes only.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
13
VALUESCORE
Poor
13
out of 100
Expected Value
9/40
Prize Quality
1/25
Win Frequency
2/20
Inventory Health
0/15
Updated: 9/23/2026
Game Details
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Game Number
- 1693
- Ticket Price
- $5
- Start Date
- 5/18/2024
- Payout %
- 71.3%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 9/23/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Keys and Cash scratch-off a good buy?
Keys and Cash has a ValueScore of 13/100, which is among the lowest-rated tickets in Pennsylvania. The combination of poor expected value, limited prizes, or heavily depleted inventory makes it a poor choice compared to alternatives. Check other games before buying.
How much does Keys and Cash cost?
Keys and Cash costs $5 per ticket in Pennsylvania. 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 Keys and Cash scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with Keys and Cash 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 Keys and Cash?
The top prize for Keys and Cash is $100,000. Real-time top prize availability data is not published for Pennsylvania games.
What are the prizes for Keys and Cash?
Keys and Cash offers 11 distinct prize levels: $100,000 (20 total), $5,000 (30 total), $1,000 (60 total), $500 (3,420 total), $300 (10,350 total), $100 (18,000 total), $50 (126,000 total), $30 (216,000 total), $20 (252,000 total), $10 (558,000 total), and $5 (1,260,000 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 Keys and Cash?
Based on our latest data, 7% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 2,249 out of 31,860 total). The vast majority of prizes have been claimed. This game is close to being retired.
How is Keys and Cash rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates Keys and Cash at 13 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 Keys and Cash released?
Keys and Cash was released by the Pennsylvania Lottery on May 18, 2024. It has been on sale for over a year, so checking the remaining prize counts is important before buying.
How often is Keys and Cash data updated on ScratchCheck?
Keys and Cash data comes directly from the official Pennsylvania Lottery and is refreshed daily, so the odds and remaining prize counts you see match the lottery's latest published figures.