Illinois · Best ValueScore™ Scratch-Offs
Illinois's #1 scratch-off right now is $3 Million Vault with a ValueScore™ of 95/100. ValueScore™ combines expected value, prize quality, win frequency, and inventory health into a single 0 to 100 rating, updated daily.
56 active Illinois scratch off games are scored, with 3 rated Excellent (80 or above) and 17 rated Good (60 to 79). Statewide average ValueScore is 49.0.
Score bands: 80+ Excellent · 60 to 79 Good · 40 to 59 Fair · below 40 Below Average.
| Rank | Game | Price | ValueScore™ | Overall Odds | Top Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $3 Million Vault | $20 | 95 | 1 in 3.2 | $3,000,000 ($150K/yr for 20 yrs or $1.8M cash) |
| 2 | $1,000,000 Crossword 50X | $25 | 89 | 1 in 2.96 | $1M |
| 3 | Double the Luck | $20 | 85 | 1 in 3.71 | $3,000,000 ($150K/yr for 20 yrs or $1.8M cash) |
| 4 | Royal Riches | $30 | 79 | 1 in 3.35 | $3,000,000 ($150K/yr for 20 yrs or $1.8M cash) |
| 5 | $250,000 Crossword 2026 | $10 | 79 | 1 in 3.69 | $250K |
| 6 | 100X Xtra | $20 | 73 | 1 in 3.58 | $2,000,000 ($100K/yr for 20 yrs or $1.2M cash) |
| 7 | Millionaire 7 | $10 | 71 | 1 in 3.59 | $600K |
| 8 | $100,000 Crossword 2026 | $5 | 70 | 1 in 3.93 | $100K |
| 9 | Millionaire Club | $50 | 70 | 1 in 4.2 | $600K |
| 10 | 50X Xtra | $10 | 69 | 1 in 3.64 | $600K |
| 11 | Money Match | $10 | 66 | 1 in 3.65 | $600K |
| 12 | $10,000,000 Bankroll | $50 | 66 | 1 in 4.08 | $10,000,000 ($500K/yr for 20 yrs or $6M cash) |
| 13 | Diamonds | $10 | 66 | 1 in 3.63 | $2,000,000 ($100K/yr for 20 yrs or $1.2M cash) |
| 14 | 200X the Cash | $30 | 65 | 1 in 3.18 | $3,000,000 ($150K/yr for 20 yrs or $1.8M cash) |
| 15 | $2,000,000 Diamond Deluxe | $20 | 65 | 1 in 3.55 | $2,000,000 ($100K/yr for 20 yrs or $1.2M cash) |
| 16 | $1,000,000 Crossword 50X (Game #7639) | $25 | 65 | 1 in 2.97 | $1M |
| 17 | Blowout X | $30 | 65 | 1 in 6.91 | $3K |
| 18 | Bonus Word Crossword | $3 | 64 | 1 in 3.49 | $50K |
| 19 | $2,000,000 Maximum Money | $20 | 63 | 1 in 3.85 | $2,000,000 ($100K/yr for 20 yrs or $1.2M cash) |
| 20 | 2000000Celebration_Logo | $20 | 61 | 1 in 3.16 | $2,000,000 ($100K/yr for 20 yrs or $1.2M cash) |
| 21 | Gold Rush Supreme | $10 | 57 | 1 in 3.81 | $100K |
| 22 | $2,000,000 Cashfall Logo | $20 | 56 | 1 in 3.16 | $2,000,000 ($100K/yr for 20 yrs or $1.2M cash) |
| 23 | Power Up! Multiplier | $5 | 54 | 1 in 4.24 | $400K |
| 24 | Gold Casino | $10 | 52 | 1 in 3.63 | $600K |
| 25 | 7X Bingo Multiplier | $5 | 47 | 1 in 3.99 | $200K |
| 26 | Loteria™ | $3 | 46 | 1 in 3.85 | $80K |
| 27 | Amazing Bonus Blowout | $10 | 45 | 1 in 9.49 | $500 |
| 28 | 25X Xtra | $5 | 44 | 1 in 4.28 | $500K |
| 29 | $40 Million Mega Bucks | $10 | 43 | 1 in 3.57 | $600K |
| 30 | 1,000,000 Ca$h Cha$er | $10 | 43 | 1 in 4.15 | $600K |
| 31 | Money Rush | $5 | 43 | 1 in 5.23 | $400K |
| 32 | Electric Cash | $5 | 42 | 1 in 4.28 | $400K |
| 33 | $100,000,000 Ca$h Spectacular! | $10 | 40 | 1 in 3.49 | $500K |
| 34 | Ultimate Bonus Payout logo | $10 | 39 | 1 in 3.85 | $1M |
| 35 | $250,000 Crossword | $10 | 39 | 1 in 3.7 | $250K |
| 36 | Monopoly | $2 | 38 | 1 in 4.45 | $20K |
| 37 | Emeralds | $1 | 38 | 1 in 4.97 | $50K |
| 38 | Onyx | $5 | 36 | 1 in 4.2 | $600K |
| 39 | 10X Xtra | $2 | 35 | 1 in 4.45 | $50K |
| 40 | More Money | $5 | 34 | 1 in 4.33 | $400K |
| 41 | Emerald 7s | $5 | 33 | 1 in 4.31 | $400K |
| 42 | $100,000 Crossword | $5 | 33 | 1 in 3.92 | $100K |
| 43 | Loose Change Boost | $1 | 33 | 1 in 4.76 | $1K |
| 44 | Diamond Slingo | $3 | 32 | 1 in 4.35 | $80K |
| 45 | Maximum Money Blowout | $20 | 32 | 1 in 9.6 | $2K |
| 46 | 5 TIMES LUCKY ($5) | $5 | 31 | 1 in 3.96 | $256K |
| 47 | 7-11-21® | $1 | 30 | 1 in 4.8 | $3K |
| 48 | 9s in a line logo | $5 | 29 | 1 in 4.44 | $300K |
| 49 | 5X Xtra | $1 | 29 | 1 in 4.97 | $20K |
| 50 | Rubies | $2 | 27 | 1 in 4.49 | $100K |
| 51 | 10X® the Cash | $2 | 27 | 1 in 4.3 | $50K |
| 52 | In the Money | $5 | 26 | 1 in 4.99 | $400K |
| 53 | Cash Lines | $3 | 26 | 1 in 4.08 | $80K |
| 54 | King Crossword | $3 | 25 | 1 in 3.73 | $50K |
| 55 | Super Cash Blowout | $5 | 21 | 1 in 5.73 | $200 |
| 56 | Triple Dynamite 777 | $2 | 17 | 1 in 4.2 | $25K |
How ValueScore is built
ValueScore blends the four signals that actually decide whether a scratch off is worth buying. No single published metric captures all of them, which is why two games with the same overall odds can score very differently.
- Expected Value (weighted most heavily). Published per-ticket return across the full prize structure.
- Prize Quality. Share of payout in meaningful tiers, not tiny reprints.
- Win Frequency. Probability of any prize per ticket.
- Inventory Health. Top prizes remaining versus tickets remaining. (Exact weighting is proprietary.)
Scores recompute after every successful Illinois scrape, so a game listed at the top last week may have moved. See the national ValueScore ranking for cross-state context.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Best ValueScore™ Scratch-Offs ranking measure?
This page ranks Illinois scratch-off by ScratchCheck ValueScore, a 0 to 100 composite that weighs expected value, prize quality, win frequency, and inventory health. A score of 80 or above is Excellent, 60 to 79 is Good, 40 to 59 is Fair, and below 40 is Poor. ValueScore updates as prizes are claimed, so the top pick can shift week to week.
Which Illinois scratch-off is currently #1 for best valuescore™ scratch-offs?
The $3 Million Vault ($20) currently ranks first with overall odds of 1 in 3.20 (ValueScore 95 of 100). Prize payout is 82.7%. Rankings update automatically as prize counts change, so the top pick can move. Open the game page for the full prize-tier breakdown and remaining counts.
How often does this ranking update?
Game data for Illinois is refreshed from official sources on a daily schedule. Whenever remaining-prize counts change, ValueScore and every dependent ranking are recomputed automatically. The "updated daily" stamp on the page reflects the most recent successful update.
How should I pick between the top few games in Illinois?
Rankings are a starting point, not a verdict. Two tickets that sit next to each other often differ on a dimension the headline metric ignores: price, top-prize size, or remaining inventory. Use the Budget & Goal Optimizer or the side-by-side Compare tool to weigh Breakeven probability, Jackpot Chase value, or published EV against your actual spend and goal.
Are these values official or estimated?
ScratchCheck uses official published odds and prize counts wherever the state makes them available. A small number of states publish only limited prize breakdowns; for those games ScratchCheck estimates Expected Value and related metrics from industry price-point averages and flags them with an "~Est." tag next to the number. Official figures always take precedence.