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ONYX is a $5 scratchers from the Illinois Lottery with overall odds of 1 in 4.
With a current return of 70¢ per dollar, this game offers solid value among Illinois scratchers. The return rate has held relatively steady since this game launched.
Only 1 of the original 3 top prizes of $600K remain — the biggest payouts are becoming scarce. Prizes are distributed across many tiers, giving players frequent smaller wins. Notably, you have a 1 in 4 chance of at least breaking even — better than most games at this price.
Ranked #8 among $5 games in Illinois, there are higher-rated options at this price point. Check our Illinois rankings for the current top picks.
Roughly 39% of printed tickets are still in circulation.
Key Metrics
7dSerious Score43
Current Rate70¢Original: 72¢ · Shift: -2¢
Overall RankN/Aall US games
Tickets Remaining (Estimated)
2.3Mof 6M printed
Win Probabilities
7dTop Prize$600K
1 of 3 leftDistributed
P(Breakeven)1 in 4(23.8095%)
Any Prize
1 in 4
≥ $500
1 in 8,427
≥ $1K
1 in 51,874
≥ $5K
1 in 333,478
≥ $10K
1 in 333,478
≥ $100K
1 in 2,334,332
≥ $200K
1 in 2,334,331
≥ $500K
1 in 2,334,331