Understanding the games you play is key to keeping your play positive and making sure your experience stays fun. One of the most frequent topics of player misunderstanding has to do with the odds of winning a prize, specifically, that the more you play, the greater your odds of winning.

It is important to remember that Hoosier Lottery games are based on random outcomes. These games of chance are a form of entertainment. Depending on which type of game is played, the overall odds of winning vary. Did you know that the overall odds of Hoosier Lottery Scratch-off games represent the chance that each individual ticket is a winner? If the overall odds of a single Scratch-off ticket being a winner are one in four, that does not mean that if you buy four tickets, one will be a winner. |

Here is a short video explaining how odds work:

How can you learn more about the odds of each game you play?

Check out the back of each Scratch-off where the overall odds are printed. Additionally, you can find odds information for all games currently available, including Scratch-offs, Draw Games, and Fast Play Games, here at HoosierLottery.com.  When you click on a specific game, you can learn the game's rules, prize structure, and odds, as well as how to claim the prize should your ticket be a winner. This information will help you know your game and keep it fun.