💰 Expected Return Calculator
Calculate your expected return based on ticket price and current odds.
Your Results
💡 What This Means
With a $50 budget on $10 tickets, you'll buy 5 tickets. The expected mathematical return is $32.25, meaning you should expect to lose $17.75 on average. However, you have an 83.4% chance of winning something, though most wins will be smaller amounts.
🎲 Win Probability Calculator
Calculate your odds of winning different prize amounts.
Win Probabilities
📊 Budget Planner
Plan your lottery spending and see monthly projections.
Budget Breakdown
💡 Budget Recommendation
With a $200 monthly budget and weekly purchases, you'll spend $50 per session on 5 tickets. Over a year, expect to spend $2,400 with an expected return of $1,560 (65%), for a total entertainment cost of $840. Consider setting aside this amount specifically for lottery entertainment.
⚖️ Break-Even Analysis
Calculate how many wins you need to break even on your spending.
Break-Even Analysis
💡 Smart Calculator Tips
Use ROI for Game Selection
Compare expected returns across different ticket prices to find the best value for your budget. Higher prices don't always mean better returns.
Set Monthly Budgets
The Budget Planner helps you treat lottery spending as entertainment. Never spend more than you can afford to lose entirely.
Understand Probability
Even high win percentages (like 83%) usually mean winning back small amounts, not the ticket price. Most players lose money over time.
Track Your Performance
Use the Break-Even calculator regularly to understand your actual return rate. This helps you make better game selections.