Lottery Expected Value

Calculate Lottery Expected Value instantly with the exact formula and a worked example. Free online calculator — no signup, works on mobile.

Lottery Expected Value

Prize
Odds 1 in
Ticket price
EV
-99.2857
Calculate Lottery Expected Value instantly with the exact formula and a worked example. Free online calculator — no signup, works on mobile.

More about: Lottery Expected Value

What it calculates

The “Lottery Expected Value” calculator computes EV from 3 parameters: prize, odds 1 in, ticket price.

Used by investors to estimate returns, project savings, and analyze a portfolio.

Example calculation

With parameters Prize = 10,000,000, Odds 1 in = 14,000,000, Ticket price = 100 the result is -99.29.

How to use

  1. Enter the parameter values — every field above is adjustable with a slider.
  2. The result and related metrics are calculated automatically as you type.
  3. Use the additional metrics shown (if any) where needed.
  4. Copy the result or bookmark the page.

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