Best Illinois Scratch-Off Tickets

Best Scratch-Off Tickets in Illinois

Our Illinois scratch-off rankings analyze every active scratch-off ticket available from the Illinois lottery. We rank tickets by their overall odds of winning, remaining prizes, and expected value to help you make the smartest purchase decision.

How We Rank Illinois Scratch-Offs

We collect data directly from the official Illinois lottery website daily. Each ticket is scored based on:

• Overall odds — Lower odds mean better chances of winning any prize
• Remaining prizes — Tickets with more remaining top prizes are ranked higher
• Expected value — The average return per dollar spent based on current remaining prizes
• Prize distribution — Tickets with a higher percentage of remaining prizes score better

Best Scratch-Off Prices in Illinois

Illinois offers scratch-off tickets at various price points. Generally, higher-priced tickets ($10, $20, $30) have better overall odds of winning, but lower-priced tickets ($1, $2, $5) offer more plays per dollar. Use our rankings to find the best value at each price point.

Official Illinois Lottery Information

Scratch-off odds and remaining prize data are sourced directly from the official Illinois Lottery website and updated daily. If you win a scratch-off prize in Illinois, use our Illinois lottery tax calculator to calculate your after-tax winnings.