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$2RUBIES
Game #7648 · $2 ticket · Data as of 8/5/2026
Serious Score 26Overall odds: 1 in 4Medium ConfidenceDeclining
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RUBIES, a $2 Illinois instant tickets, has been on the market for a while. Overall odds sit at 1 in 4.
With a current return of 65¢ per dollar, this game offers solid value among Illinois instant tickets. The return rate has held relatively steady since this game launched.
Only 1 of the original 3 top prizes of $100K 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.
At #4 among $2 games in Illinois, RUBIES is a competitive option though not quite at the top of the list.
Roughly 35% of printed tickets are still in circulation.
Key Metrics
60dSerious Score26
Current Rate65¢Original: 68¢ · Shift: -3¢
Overall RankN/Aall US games
Tickets Remaining (Estimated)
2.1Mof 6M printed
Win Probabilities
60dTop Prize$100K
1 of 3 leftDistributed
P(Breakeven)1 in 4(22.2717%)
Any Prize
1 in 4
≥ $500
1 in 47,865
≥ $1K
1 in 191,461
≥ $5K
1 in 2,106,150
≥ $10K
1 in 2,106,150
≥ $100K
1 in 2,106,057
Common Questions
What are the odds of winning RUBIES?
The overall odds of winning any prize on RUBIES are 1 in 4.
How much does a RUBIES ticket cost?
A RUBIES ticket costs $2.
What is the top prize for RUBIES?
The top prize for RUBIES is $100,000, with 1 prizes still remaining.
How many RUBIES tickets are left?
An estimated 2.1M tickets remain, approximately 35% of the total printed.