Best California Scratchers by Current Cash Odds (September 2026)
6 ways to rank California scratchers
Every ranking below covers all 54 games on sale and is recomputed daily. Free, in full.
- Current Payout Most money back per dollar over time 80.7% leader: 100X
- Winning Odds Best chance to win any prize today 1 in 2.58 leader: Royal Jackpot
- Cash Odds Best chance at a cash prize, not a free ticket 1 in 2.79 you are here · leader: 200X
- Profit Odds Best chance to win more than the ticket cost 1 in 3.68 leader: Crossword Xtreme
- Top Prizes Left Biggest top prizes still unclaimed $200 leader: $100 or $200 Frenzy
- Top Prize Odds Best shot at the headline jackpot 1 in 38 leader: $100 or $200
What cash odds means
Cash odds exclude free-ticket prizes and count only tiers that pay money, again from what is still unclaimed today.
Who this list is for. For players who do not want to be handed another ticket instead of a prize.
Its blind spot. The smallest cash prize is usually the ticket price itself, so a cash win is often still a break-even.
As of September 9, 2026, the California scratchers leading on cash odds are 200X ($30, 1 in 2.79 for a cash prize), 7's ($30, 1 in 2.83 for a cash prize) and Cash King ($20, 1 in 2.98 for a cash prize).
- 1 $30
200X
#17401 in 2.79 cash prize- EV / ticket
- $23.27
- Any prize
- 1 in 2.79
- Beats price
- 1 in 5.10
- Top prizes
- 4 of 5
Best cash odds - 2 $30
7's
#16921 in 2.83 cash prize- EV / ticket
- $23.79
- Any prize
- 1 in 2.83
- Beats price
- 1 in 5.18
- Top prizes
- 2 of 5
- 3 $20
Cash King
#16641 in 2.98 cash prize- EV / ticket
- $15.21
- Any prize
- 1 in 2.98
- Beats price
- 1 in 5.95
- Top prizes
- 2 of 6
- 4 $20
$5,000,000 Extreme Cash
#17441 in 3.07 cash prize- EV / ticket
- $15.27
- Any prize
- 1 in 3.07
- Beats price
- 1 in 6.14
- Top prizes
- 4 of 4
New - 5 $40
40 Years of Play!
#16601 in 3.07 cash prize- EV / ticket
- $31.71
- Any prize
- 1 in 3.07
- Beats price
- 1 in 7.35
- Top prizes
- 1 of 7
- 6 $20
100X
#16961 in 3.17 cash prize- EV / ticket
- $16.14
- Any prize
- 1 in 3.17
- Beats price
- 1 in 6.33
- Top prizes
- 3 of 6
- 7 $40
Royal Jackpot
#17181 in 3.42 cash prize- EV / ticket
- $31.53
- Any prize
- 1 in 2.58
- Beats price
- 1 in 5.95
- Top prizes
- 3 of 5
- 8 $30
Crossword Xtreme
#17261 in 3.67 cash prize- EV / ticket
- $24.10
- Any prize
- 1 in 2.68
- Beats price
- 1 in 3.68
- Top prizes
- 2 of 4
- 9 $5
SuperLotto Plus® Multiplier
#17331 in 3.80 cash prize- EV / ticket
- $3.11
- Any prize
- 1 in 3.80
- Beats price
- 1 in 5.32
- Top prizes
- 8 of 13
- 10 $10
California Jackpot
#16951 in 3.90 cash prize- EV / ticket
- $7.42
- Any prize
- 1 in 3.37
- Beats price
- 1 in 4.65
- Top prizes
- 3 of 8
- 11 $20
Golden State Riches
#17351 in 4.07 cash prize- EV / ticket
- $15.69
- Any prize
- 1 in 2.89
- Beats price
- 1 in 8.91
- Top prizes
- 6 of 7
- 12 $10
Neon Jackpot
#17341 in 4.07 cash prize- EV / ticket
- $7.34
- Any prize
- 1 in 3.51
- Beats price
- 1 in 4.84
- Top prizes
- 6 of 8
- 13 $3
Tripling Bonus Crossword
#17201 in 4.10 cash prize- EV / ticket
- $1.97
- Any prize
- 1 in 3.26
- Beats price
- 1 in 4.12
- Top prizes
- 8 of 20
- 14 $10
$1,000,000 Money Mania
#17131 in 4.12 cash prize- EV / ticket
- $7.30
- Any prize
- 1 in 3.54
- Beats price
- 1 in 4.93
- Top prizes
- 4 of 13
- 15 $10
$1,000,000 Poker
#17251 in 4.40 cash prize- EV / ticket
- $7.42
- Any prize
- 1 in 3.48
- Beats price
- 1 in 4.42
- Top prizes
- 10 of 18
- 16 $10
California Color Pop
#17211 in 4.53 cash prize- EV / ticket
- $7.14
- Any prize
- 1 in 3.57
- Beats price
- 1 in 4.54
- Top prizes
- 1 of 6
- 17 $5
Cash Crush
#17121 in 4.57 cash prize- EV / ticket
- $3.40
- Any prize
- 1 in 4.57
- Beats price
- 1 in 4.57
- Top prizes
- 7 of 14
- 18 $10
LOTERIA™ Grande
#17041 in 4.69 cash prize- EV / ticket
- $7.65
- Any prize
- 1 in 3.65
- Beats price
- 1 in 4.70
- Top prizes
- 3 of 6
- 19 $5
LOTERIA™ Extra!
#16881 in 4.75 cash prize- EV / ticket
- $3.75
- Any prize
- 1 in 2.97
- Beats price
- 1 in 4.84
- Top prizes
- 3 of 19
- 20 $5
Red, White & Blue 7's
#17301 in 4.82 cash prize- EV / ticket
- $3.32
- Any prize
- 1 in 4.82
- Beats price
- 1 in 4.82
- Top prizes
- 6 of 18
- 21 $3
Fireball Bingo
#17111 in 4.98 cash prize- EV / ticket
- $1.96
- Any prize
- 1 in 3.53
- Beats price
- 1 in 4.98
- Top prizes
- 26 of 50
- 22 $20
Show Me $5,000,000!
#16781 in 5.00 cash prize- EV / ticket
- $15.68
- Any prize
- 1 in 3.33
- Beats price
- 1 in 5.01
- Top prizes
- 2 of 5
- 23 $5
Poker Nights
#16941 in 5.02 cash prize- EV / ticket
- $3.59
- Any prize
- 1 in 3.38
- Beats price
- 1 in 5.06
- Top prizes
- 4 of 40
- 24 $20
100X The Cash
#17221 in 5.05 cash prize- EV / ticket
- $15.68
- Any prize
- 1 in 3.35
- Beats price
- 1 in 5.04
- Top prizes
- 3 of 6
- 25 $3
15X
#16841 in 5.11 cash prize- EV / ticket
- $2.16
- Any prize
- 1 in 3.08
- Beats price
- 1 in 5.30
- Top prizes
- 2 of 37
- 26 $20
MONOPOLY
#16691 in 5.25 cash prize- EV / ticket
- $15.71
- Any prize
- 1 in 3.48
- Beats price
- 1 in 5.22
- Top prizes
- 4 of 6
- 27 $5
JAWS
#17241 in 5.29 cash prize- EV / ticket
- $3.60
- Any prize
- 1 in 3.76
- Beats price
- 1 in 5.30
- Top prizes
- 12 of 20
- 28 $20
Instant Prize Crossword
#15901 in 5.31 cash prize- EV / ticket
- $15.50
- Any prize
- 1 in 3.12
- Beats price
- 1 in 5.35
- Top prizes
- 9 of 27
- 29 $5
LOTERIA™ Extra!
#17371 in 5.39 cash prize- EV / ticket
- $3.56
- Any prize
- 1 in 3.49
- Beats price
- 1 in 5.39
- Top prizes
- 11 of 13
- 30 $20
Set for Life
#17051 in 5.42 cash prize- EV / ticket
- $15.76
- Any prize
- 1 in 3.58
- Beats price
- 1 in 5.38
- Top prizes
- 5 of 6
- 31 $20
Instant Prize Crossword
#17391 in 5.47 cash prize- EV / ticket
- $15.49
- Any prize
- 1 in 3.21
- Beats price
- 1 in 5.48
- Top prizes
- 15 of 15
- 32 $20
Red Carpet Riches
#17141 in 5.54 cash prize- EV / ticket
- $15.13
- Any prize
- 1 in 3.24
- Beats price
- 1 in 5.55
- Top prizes
- 6 of 12
- 33 $5
California Dreamin'
#16801 in 5.55 cash prize- EV / ticket
- $3.63
- Any prize
- 1 in 3.93
- Beats price
- 1 in 8.32
- Top prizes
- 5 of 12
- 34 $5
MEGA Crossword
#17171 in 5.79 cash prize- EV / ticket
- $3.43
- Any prize
- 1 in 3.80
- Beats price
- 1 in 5.78
- Top prizes
- 17 of 35
- 35 $20
$5,000,000 Superstar
#17091 in 5.96 cash prize- EV / ticket
- $15.69
- Any prize
- 1 in 3.26
- Beats price
- 1 in 6.05
- Top prizes
- 1 of 5
- 36 $3
LOTERIA™
#17291 in 6.02 cash prize- EV / ticket
- $1.97
- Any prize
- 1 in 3.75
- Beats price
- 1 in 6.02
- Top prizes
- 49 of 60
- 37 $5
Full of 500's
#17421 in 6.08 cash prize- EV / ticket
- $3.52
- Any prize
- 1 in 4.40
- Beats price
- 1 in 6.09
- Top prizes
- 22,918 of 26,250
New - 38 $2
10X The Cash
#17191 in 6.35 cash prize- EV / ticket
- $1.41
- Any prize
- 1 in 3.60
- Beats price
- 1 in 6.44
- Top prizes
- 4 of 20
- 39 $10
Power 10's
#16861 in 6.65 cash prize- EV / ticket
- $6.66
- Any prize
- 1 in 3.43
- Beats price
- 1 in 6.65
- Top prizes
- 1 of 14
- 40 $5
Winner Winner Chicken Dinner
#16321 in 6.81 cash prize- EV / ticket
- $3.61
- Any prize
- 1 in 4.32
- Beats price
- 1 in 6.90
- Top prizes
- 2 of 15
- 41 $2
GOOOAAAL!
#17281 in 6.82 cash prize- EV / ticket
- $1.32
- Any prize
- 1 in 4.01
- Beats price
- 1 in 6.85
- Top prizes
- 11 of 20
- 42 $2
Dominoes
#17231 in 6.84 cash prize- EV / ticket
- $1.33
- Any prize
- 1 in 4.01
- Beats price
- 1 in 6.86
- Top prizes
- 10 of 16
- 43 $2
MONOPOLY
#16651 in 6.86 cash prize- EV / ticket
- $1.33
- Any prize
- 1 in 4.02
- Beats price
- 1 in 6.88
- Top prizes
- 15 of 28
- 44 $2
Planetary Payout
#17411 in 7.01 cash prize- EV / ticket
- $1.30
- Any prize
- 1 in 4.13
- Beats price
- 1 in 7.00
- Top prizes
- 20 of 20
New - 45 $2
Ca$h Doubler
#17321 in 7.42 cash prize- EV / ticket
- $1.30
- Any prize
- 1 in 4.20
- Beats price
- 1 in 7.44
- Top prizes
- 9 of 15
- 46 $1
The Lucky Spot!
#15551 in 7.55 cash prize- EV / ticket
- $0.67
- Any prize
- 1 in 4.17
- Beats price
- 1 in 7.72
- Top prizes
- 27 of 125
- 47 $1
Rockin' Riches
#17271 in 7.68 cash prize- EV / ticket
- $0.67
- Any prize
- 1 in 4.03
- Beats price
- 1 in 7.75
- Top prizes
- 43 of 105
- 48 $20
$100 or $200 Frenzy
#17311 in 7.89 cash prize- EV / ticket
- $15.29
- Any prize
- 1 in 7.89
- Beats price
- 1 in 7.89
- Top prizes
- 282,409 of 467,736
- 49 $20
$100 or $200
#16871 in 7.91 cash prize- EV / ticket
- $15.27
- Any prize
- 1 in 7.91
- Beats price
- 1 in 7.91
- Top prizes
- 64,766 of 424,075
- 50 $10
Mystery Crossword
#17431 in 7.96 cash prize- EV / ticket
- $7.61
- Any prize
- 1 in 3.52
- Beats price
- 1 in 7.92
- Top prizes
- 24 of 25
New - 51 $10
$50 or $100
#17381 in 8.08 cash prize- EV / ticket
- $7.34
- Any prize
- 1 in 8.08
- Beats price
- 1 in 8.08
- Top prizes
- 191,373 of 276,255
- 52 $1
Straight 8's
#16741 in 8.18 cash prize- EV / ticket
- $0.67
- Any prize
- 1 in 4.19
- Beats price
- 1 in 8.35
- Top prizes
- 22 of 90
- 53 $2
Set for Life
#17361 in 8.32 cash prize- EV / ticket
- $1.40
- Any prize
- 1 in 4.57
- Beats price
- 1 in 8.31
- Top prizes
- 2 of 2
- 54 $10
Mystery Crossword
#17081 in 9.43 cash prize- EV / ticket
- $6.91
- Any prize
- 1 in 3.83
- Beats price
- 1 in 9.37
- Top prizes
- 7 of 48
Payout is what the remaining prize pool returns per dollar; profit odds count only prizes larger than the ticket price. Definitions are on the methodology page.
Compare all 54 games in a table
| # Game | Price | Payout now | EV / ticket | Any-prize odds | Cash odds | Profit odds | Top prize | Top left | 7-day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. 200X | $30 | 77.6% | $23.27 | 1 in 2.79 | 1 in 2.79 | 1 in 5.10 | $10,000,000 | 4 | — |
| 2. 7's | $30 | 79.3% | $23.79 | 1 in 2.83 | 1 in 2.83 | 1 in 5.18 | $10,000,000 | 2 | -0.0 pts |
| 3. Cash King | $20 | 76.1% | $15.21 | 1 in 2.98 | 1 in 2.98 | 1 in 5.95 | $5,000,000 | 2 | +0.2 pts |
| 4. $5,000,000 Extreme Cash New | $20 | 76.4% | $15.27 | 1 in 3.07 | 1 in 3.07 | 1 in 6.14 | $5,000,000 | 4 | — |
| 5. 40 Years of Play! | $40 | 79.3% | $31.71 | 1 in 3.07 | 1 in 3.07 | 1 in 7.35 | $15,000,000 | 1 | +0.8 pts |
| 6. 100X | $20 | 80.7% | $16.14 | 1 in 3.17 | 1 in 3.17 | 1 in 6.33 | $5,000,000 | 3 | +3.9 pts |
| 7. Royal Jackpot | $40 | 78.8% | $31.53 | 1 in 2.58 | 1 in 3.42 | 1 in 5.95 | $15,000,000 | 3 | — |
| 8. Crossword Xtreme | $30 | 80.3% | $24.10 | 1 in 2.68 | 1 in 3.67 | 1 in 3.68 | $7,000,000 | 2 | — |
| 9. SuperLotto Plus® Multiplier | $5 | 62.2% | $3.11 | 1 in 3.80 | 1 in 3.80 | 1 in 5.32 | $500,000 | 8 | — |
| 10. California Jackpot | $10 | 74.2% | $7.42 | 1 in 3.37 | 1 in 3.90 | 1 in 4.65 | $1,000,000 | 3 | +0.6 pts |
| 11. Golden State Riches | $20 | 78.4% | $15.69 | 1 in 2.89 | 1 in 4.07 | 1 in 8.91 | $5,000,000 | 6 | — |
| 12. Neon Jackpot | $10 | 73.4% | $7.34 | 1 in 3.51 | 1 in 4.07 | 1 in 4.84 | $1,000,000 | 6 | — |
| 13. Tripling Bonus Crossword | $3 | 65.7% | $1.97 | 1 in 3.26 | 1 in 4.10 | 1 in 4.12 | $20,000 | 8 | — |
| 14. $1,000,000 Money Mania | $10 | 73.0% | $7.30 | 1 in 3.54 | 1 in 4.12 | 1 in 4.93 | $1,000,000 | 4 | — |
| 15. $1,000,000 Poker | $10 | 74.2% | $7.42 | 1 in 3.48 | 1 in 4.40 | 1 in 4.42 | $1,000,000 | 10 | — |
| 16. California Color Pop | $10 | 71.4% | $7.14 | 1 in 3.57 | 1 in 4.53 | 1 in 4.54 | $1,000,000 | 1 | — |
| 17. Cash Crush | $5 | 68.1% | $3.40 | 1 in 4.57 | 1 in 4.57 | 1 in 4.57 | $250,000 | 7 | — |
| 18. LOTERIA™ Grande | $10 | 76.5% | $7.65 | 1 in 3.65 | 1 in 4.69 | 1 in 4.70 | $1,000,000 | 3 | — |
| 19. LOTERIA™ Extra! | $5 | 75.0% | $3.75 | 1 in 2.97 | 1 in 4.75 | 1 in 4.84 | $100,000 | 3 | +4.1 pts |
| 20. Red, White & Blue 7's | $5 | 66.3% | $3.32 | 1 in 4.82 | 1 in 4.82 | 1 in 4.82 | $250,000 | 6 | — |
| 21. Fireball Bingo | $3 | 65.5% | $1.96 | 1 in 3.53 | 1 in 4.98 | 1 in 4.98 | $20,000 | 26 | — |
| 22. Show Me $5,000,000! | $20 | 78.4% | $15.68 | 1 in 3.33 | 1 in 5.00 | 1 in 5.01 | $5,000,000 | 2 | +0.4 pts |
| 23. Poker Nights | $5 | 71.8% | $3.59 | 1 in 3.38 | 1 in 5.02 | 1 in 5.06 | $75,000 | 4 | +2.0 pts |
| 24. 100X The Cash | $20 | 78.4% | $15.68 | 1 in 3.35 | 1 in 5.05 | 1 in 5.04 | $5,000,000 | 3 | — |
| 25. 15X | $3 | 72.0% | $2.16 | 1 in 3.08 | 1 in 5.11 | 1 in 5.30 | $30,000 | 2 | +6.6 pts |
| 26. MONOPOLY | $20 | 78.6% | $15.71 | 1 in 3.48 | 1 in 5.25 | 1 in 5.22 | $5,000,000 | 4 | +0.4 pts |
| 27. JAWS | $5 | 72.0% | $3.60 | 1 in 3.76 | 1 in 5.29 | 1 in 5.30 | $500,000 | 12 | — |
| 28. Instant Prize Crossword | $20 | 77.5% | $15.50 | 1 in 3.12 | 1 in 5.31 | 1 in 5.35 | $2,000,000 | 9 | +0.4 pts |
| 29. LOTERIA™ Extra! | $5 | 71.2% | $3.56 | 1 in 3.49 | 1 in 5.39 | 1 in 5.39 | $100,000 | 11 | — |
| 30. Set for Life | $20 | 78.8% | $15.76 | 1 in 3.58 | 1 in 5.42 | 1 in 5.38 | $200,000 | 5 | — |
| 31. Instant Prize Crossword | $20 | 77.5% | $15.49 | 1 in 3.21 | 1 in 5.47 | 1 in 5.48 | $2,000,000 | 15 | — |
| 32. Red Carpet Riches | $20 | 75.7% | $15.13 | 1 in 3.24 | 1 in 5.54 | 1 in 5.55 | $2,000,000 | 6 | — |
| 33. California Dreamin' | $5 | 72.5% | $3.63 | 1 in 3.93 | 1 in 5.55 | 1 in 8.32 | $555,555 | 5 | +3.3 pts |
| 34. MEGA Crossword | $5 | 68.7% | $3.43 | 1 in 3.80 | 1 in 5.79 | 1 in 5.78 | $75,000 | 17 | — |
| 35. $5,000,000 Superstar | $20 | 78.4% | $15.69 | 1 in 3.26 | 1 in 5.96 | 1 in 6.05 | $5,000,000 | 1 | — |
| 36. LOTERIA™ | $3 | 65.5% | $1.97 | 1 in 3.75 | 1 in 6.02 | 1 in 6.02 | $30,000 | 49 | — |
| 37. Full of 500's New | $5 | 70.5% | $3.52 | 1 in 4.40 | 1 in 6.08 | 1 in 6.09 | $500 | 22,918 | — |
| 38. 10X The Cash | $2 | 70.6% | $1.41 | 1 in 3.60 | 1 in 6.35 | 1 in 6.44 | $30,000 | 4 | — |
| 39. Power 10's | $10 | 66.6% | $6.66 | 1 in 3.43 | 1 in 6.65 | 1 in 6.65 | $1,000,000 | 1 | -4.3 pts |
| 40. Winner Winner Chicken Dinner | $5 | 72.2% | $3.61 | 1 in 4.32 | 1 in 6.81 | 1 in 6.90 | $250,000 | 2 | +0.5 pts |
| 41. GOOOAAAL! | $2 | 65.9% | $1.32 | 1 in 4.01 | 1 in 6.82 | 1 in 6.85 | $20,000 | 11 | — |
| 42. Dominoes | $2 | 66.6% | $1.33 | 1 in 4.01 | 1 in 6.84 | 1 in 6.86 | $30,000 | 10 | — |
| 43. MONOPOLY | $2 | 66.3% | $1.33 | 1 in 4.02 | 1 in 6.86 | 1 in 6.88 | $30,000 | 15 | +0.4 pts |
| 44. Planetary Payout New | $2 | 65.1% | $1.30 | 1 in 4.13 | 1 in 7.01 | 1 in 7.00 | $20,000 | 20 | — |
| 45. Ca$h Doubler | $2 | 64.9% | $1.30 | 1 in 4.20 | 1 in 7.42 | 1 in 7.44 | $20,000 | 9 | — |
| 46. The Lucky Spot! | $1 | 67.4% | $0.67 | 1 in 4.17 | 1 in 7.55 | 1 in 7.72 | $1,000 | 27 | +0.4 pts |
| 47. Rockin' Riches | $1 | 67.3% | $0.67 | 1 in 4.03 | 1 in 7.68 | 1 in 7.75 | $5,000 | 43 | — |
| 48. $100 or $200 Frenzy | $20 | 76.5% | $15.29 | 1 in 7.89 | 1 in 7.89 | 1 in 7.89 | $200 | 282,409 | — |
| 49. $100 or $200 | $20 | 76.4% | $15.27 | 1 in 7.91 | 1 in 7.91 | 1 in 7.91 | $200 | 64,766 | -0.1 pts |
| 50. Mystery Crossword New | $10 | 76.1% | $7.61 | 1 in 3.52 | 1 in 7.96 | 1 in 7.92 | $750,000 | 24 | — |
| 51. $50 or $100 | $10 | 73.4% | $7.34 | 1 in 8.08 | 1 in 8.08 | 1 in 8.08 | $100 | 191,373 | — |
| 52. Straight 8's | $1 | 67.5% | $0.67 | 1 in 4.19 | 1 in 8.18 | 1 in 8.35 | $888 | 22 | +4.0 pts |
| 53. Set for Life | $2 | 70.2% | $1.40 | 1 in 4.57 | 1 in 8.32 | 1 in 8.31 | $4,000 | 2 | — |
| 54. Mystery Crossword | $10 | 69.1% | $6.91 | 1 in 3.83 | 1 in 9.43 | 1 in 9.37 | $750,000 | 7 | — |
Movers this week
Up: 15X +6.6 pts after a $30,000 prize was claimed; LOTERIA™ Extra! +4.1 pts after 2 $1,000 prizes were claimed; Straight 8's +4.0 pts. Down: Power 10's -4.3 pts after 29 $1,000 prizes were claimed; $100 or $200 -0.1 pts.
Frequently asked questions
- How is cash odds calculated?
- Cash odds exclude free-ticket prizes and count only tiers that pay money, again from what is still unclaimed today.
- Who should use the cash odds ranking?
- For players who do not want to be handed another ticket instead of a prize. The smallest cash prize is usually the ticket price itself, so a cash win is often still a break-even.
- Which California game is #1 on cash odds today?
- 200X (#1740, $30) on September 9, 2026. The bottom of the list is Mystery Crossword (#1708, $10).
- How current are these numbers?
- They come from California Lottery prize figures captured on September 9, 2026 and are recomputed daily. Rankings move when prizes are claimed, especially large ones.