Everything you need to know about $2,000,000 Maximum Money
What are the odds of winning $2,000,000 Maximum Money?
The odds of winning any prize on $2,000,000 Maximum Money are 1 in 3.85 (25.98%). Those are the odds printed when the game launched, since remaining-prize counts aren’t available for this game.
Is $2,000,000 Maximum Money still on sale?
Yes. $2,000,000 Maximum Money is on sale at Illinois Lottery retailers, and the lottery hasn’t announced an end date.
How does $2,000,000 Maximum Money compare to other $20 Illinois scratch-offs?
Among the 9 $20 Illinois scratch-offs on sale, $2,000,000 Maximum Money ranks #7 for odds of breaking even, with 1 in 3.85 tickets winning at least the $20 ticket price back. Right now the $20 game with the best odds of breaking even is Snowfall Mega Multiplier, where 1 in 3.11 tickets wins at least $20 back.
What are the odds of winning each prize on $2,000,000 Maximum Money?
$2,000,000 Maximum Money has 13 prize levels. Odds are for winning that amount or more on one ticket. These are the odds printed when the game launched: $2,000,000 at 1 in 1,438,780 (3 printed); $100,000+ at 1 in 479,593 (6 printed); $20,000+ at 1 in 119,898 (27 printed); $5,000+ at 1 in 35,969 (84 printed); $1,000+ at 1 in 4,351 (872 printed); $500+ at 1 in 716 (5,034 printed); $200+ at 1 in 186 (17,238 printed); $100+ at 1 in 20.5 (187,261 printed); $75+ at 1 in 17 (43,194 printed); $60+ at 1 in 10.7 (148,373 printed); $50+ at 1 in 7.91 (143,878 printed); $40+ at 1 in 5.18 (287,756 printed); $20+ at 1 in 3.85 (287,756 printed).
What are the odds of breaking even on $2,000,000 Maximum Money?
The odds of winning at least your $20 back on one $2,000,000 Maximum Money ticket are 1 in 3.85 (25.98%). The odds of winning more than you paid are 1 in 5.18 (19.32%).
How much is a $2,000,000 Maximum Money scratch-off?
$2,000,000 Maximum Money costs $20 per ticket. It is sold at authorized Illinois Lottery retailers throughout the state.
Are Illinois Instant Tickets the same as scratch-offs?
Yes — Illinois instant tickets and Illinois scratch-offs are the same thing: a paper lottery ticket you scratch to reveal whether it wins. The Illinois Lottery lists them under "Instant Tickets" on its own site. "Instant Tickets" is simply what most players in Illinois call them, while "scratch-off" and "scratch ticket" are the terms used in other states. In Illinois, "instant games" and "instant tickets" mean these same paper tickets you buy at a retailer — not the lottery's online games. Every game ranked on this page is the same physical ticket, whichever name you use for it.
When was $2,000,000 Maximum Money released?
$2,000,000 Maximum Money, a $20 Illinois scratch-off, was released on Nov 17, 2025 by the Illinois Lottery.
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