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Cash Five

Texas daily game. Pick 5 from 1-35. Fixed $25K jackpot.

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📐 Expected Value Analysis

Current Jackpot

$25.0K

Lump Sum (est.)

$15.0K

After Tax (est.)

$9.4K

Net EV / Ticket

$-0.34

Progress to +EV$265.1K

9.4% of the way to positive expected value

Federal Tax

37%

State Tax (TX)

0% 🎉

Lump Sum

~60%

Prize Structure & Odds

Match	Prize	Odds	Probability	EV Contribution
5	$25.0K	1 in 324.6K	0.000308%	$0.05
4	$348.00	1 in 2.2K	0.046211%	$0.16
3	$13.00	1 in 75	1.333333%	$0.17
2	$2.00	1 in 7	14.005602%	$0.28
Total EV per $1 ticket				$0.66
Ticket cost				-$1.00
Net EV				$-0.34

* Jackpot prize shown is advertised amount. EV calculated using lump sum (60%) after federal tax (37%).

📋 Game Details

Pick5 from 1-35

Ticket Cost$1

Jackpot Odds1 in 324.6K

Draw DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

Draw Times10:12 PM CT

Current Jackpot$25.0K

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⚠️ Disclaimer: Expected value calculations are estimates based on current jackpot, published odds, and standard tax assumptions (37% federal, 0% state for TX, 60% lump sum factor). Actual results depend on ticket sales, jackpot splits, and individual tax situations. This is math, not a recommendation. Play responsibly.