California Scratchers with the Best Odds of Winning $1,000 or More (October 2026)
As of October 25, 2026, your best shot at $1,000+ for the money in California: Instant Prize Crossword (#1739, $20). 1 in 1,082 wins $1,000+. Best odds on a single ticket: $1 Million California Cash ($40), 1 in 814.6. Chasing $1 million? Set for Life (#1736, $2), 1 in 4,228,534. 124 prizes that big are still out there across 24 games.
Ranked by bang for your buck: how often each game hits that size for every dollar you spend, so a $5 ticket can beat a $30 one. Live odds from today's prizes left. The math is in the FAQ below.
Best shot at $50 or more
Best value: $50 or $100 (#1738, $10). 1 in 8.08 wins $50+. Best single-ticket odds: Royal Jackpot ($40), 1 in 5.67. 18,719,632 prizes this size still out there across 55 games under $50. 7 of the top 10 have better odds now than on launch day.
| # Game | Price | Odds now | Cost per win | Left |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. $50 or $100 (#1738) $10 ticket · 688,510 left | $10 | 1 in 8.081 in 8.11 at launch | $81 | 688,510of 1,476,255 |
| 2. $100 or $200 Frenzy $20 ticket · 1,104,299 left | $20 | 1 in 7.891 in 7.92 at launch | $158 | 1,104,299of 2,267,736 |
| 3. $100 or $200 $20 ticket · 294,952 left | $20 | 1 in 7.901 in 7.92 at launch | $158 | 294,952of 2,054,974 |
| 4. Crossword Xtreme (#1726) $30 ticket · 1,613,996 left | $30 | 1 in 5.821 in 5.96 at launch | $175 | 1,613,996of 3,224,135 |
| 5. Royal Jackpot $40 ticket · 1,423,169 left | $40 | 1 in 5.671 in 5.86 at launch | $227 | 1,423,169of 2,731,852 |
| 6. Golden State Riches $20 ticket · 1,063,002 left | $20 | 1 in 12.61 in 12.7 at launch | $253 | 1,063,002of 1,334,150 |
| 7. Red Carpet Riches $20 ticket · 500,794 left | $20 | 1 in 12.81 in 12.0 at launch | $256 | 500,794of 1,197,367 |
| 8. Instant Prize Crossword (#1739) $20 ticket · 1,044,020 left | $20 | 1 in 12.91 in 12.0 at launch | $257 | 1,044,020of 1,477,534 |
| 9. Polar Payout $10 ticket · 425,939 left | $10 | 1 in 27.31 in 27.4 at launch | $273 | 425,939of 440,251 |
| 10. California Color Pop $10 ticket · 110,344 left | $10 | 1 in 28.11 in 25.9 at launch | $281 | 110,344of 545,589 |
| 12. 7's $30 ticket · 454,492 left | $30 | 1 in 9.871 in 9.78 at launch | $296 | 454,492of 1,546,855 |
| 17. 200X (#1740) $30 ticket · 1,099,794 left | $30 | 1 in 10.31 in 9.78 at launch | $310 | 1,099,794of 1,527,799 |
| 19. $1 Million California Cash $40 ticket · 1,755,322 left | $40 | 1 in 7.811 in 7.71 at launch | $312 | 1,755,322of 1,953,889 |
| 24. Poker Multiplier $5 ticket · 352,664 left | $5 | 1 in 74.81 in 74.7 at launch | $374 | 352,664of 401,743 |
| 25. Poker Nights $5 ticket · 83,644 left | $5 | 1 in 75.31 in 74.7 at launch | $377 | 83,644of 644,121 |
| 29. 15X (#1746) $3 ticket · 97,212 left | $3 | 1 in 156.01 in 153.7 at launch | $468 | 97,212of 112,148 |
| 31. 15X (#1684) $3 ticket · 12,085 left | $3 | 1 in 170.51 in 153.7 at launch | $512 | 12,085of 144,966 |
| 33. Full of 500's (#1742) $5 ticket · 88,958 left | $5 | 1 in 116.21 in 115.8 at launch | $581 | 88,958of 155,457 |
| 37. Tripling Bonus Crossword (#1720) $3 ticket · 41,303 left | $3 | 1 in 226.01 in 223.0 at launch | $678 | 41,303of 107,524 |
| 45. Planetary Payout $2 ticket · 17,662 left | $2 | 1 in 505.61 in 495.5 at launch | $1,011 | 17,662of 24,220 |
| 46. Ca$h Doubler $2 ticket · 7,264 left | $2 | 1 in 511.01 in 482.5 at launch | $1,022 | 7,264of 18,647 |
| 47. GOOOAAAL! $2 ticket · 11,724 left | $2 | 1 in 519.01 in 502.6 at launch | $1,038 | 11,724of 23,869 |
| 52. Straight 8's $1 ticket · 1,849 left | $1 | 1 in 5,5981 in 5,050 at launch | $5,598 | 1,849of 8,788 |
| 54. Festive Wishes $1 ticket · 2,557 left | $1 | 1 in 7,8141 in 7,798 at launch | $7,814 | 2,557of 2,616 |
| 55. Rockin' Riches $1 ticket · 582 left | $1 | 1 in 9,6281 in 7,851 at launch | $9,628 | 582of 3,210 |
Best shot at $100 or more
Best value: $100 or $200 Frenzy ($20). 1 in 7.89 wins $100+. 8,073,115 prizes this size still out there across 55 games under $100. 4 of the top 10 have better odds now than on launch day.
| # Game | Price | Odds now | Cost per win | Left |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. $100 or $200 Frenzy $20 ticket · 1,104,299 left | $20 | 1 in 7.891 in 7.92 at launch | $158 | 1,104,299of 2,267,736 |
| 2. $100 or $200 $20 ticket · 294,952 left | $20 | 1 in 7.901 in 7.92 at launch | $158 | 294,952of 2,054,974 |
| 3. $50 or $100 (#1738) $10 ticket · 128,628 left | $10 | 1 in 43.31 in 43.0 at launch | $433 | 128,628of 276,255 |
| 4. Mystery Crossword (#1743) $10 ticket · 446,859 left | $10 | 1 in 45.91 in 44.2 at launch | $459 | 446,859of 673,283 |
| 5. 7's $30 ticket · 245,905 left | $30 | 1 in 18.21 in 18.3 at launch | $547 | 245,905of 837,495 |
| 6. Mystery Crossword (#1708) $10 ticket · 72,635 left | $10 | 1 in 56.41 in 45.0 at launch | $564 | 72,635of 1,303,330 |
| 7. 200X (#1740) $30 ticket · 596,479 left | $30 | 1 in 19.01 in 18.3 at launch | $571 | 596,479of 828,587 |
| 8. Red Carpet Riches $20 ticket · 216,721 left | $20 | 1 in 29.51 in 28.1 at launch | $591 | 216,721of 518,185 |
| 9. Cash King $20 ticket · 251,200 left | $20 | 1 in 29.61 in 29.6 at launch | $593 | 251,200of 618,583 |
| 10. Instant Prize Crossword (#1739) $20 ticket · 451,709 left | $20 | 1 in 29.71 in 28.1 at launch | $595 | 451,709of 639,340 |
| 14. $1 Million California Cash $40 ticket · 856,887 left | $40 | 1 in 16.01 in 15.9 at launch | $640 | 856,887of 953,889 |
| 20. Crossword Xtreme (#1726) $30 ticket · 332,819 left | $30 | 1 in 28.21 in 28.9 at launch | $846 | 332,819of 664,377 |
| 22. Royal Jackpot $40 ticket · 360,564 left | $40 | 1 in 22.41 in 22.0 at launch | $896 | 360,564of 692,568 |
| 29. Full of 500's (#1742) $5 ticket · 40,753 left | $5 | 1 in 253.71 in 252.3 at launch | $1,268 | 40,753of 71,365 |
| 30. Poker Multiplier $5 ticket · 89,131 left | $5 | 1 in 296.11 in 295.4 at launch | $1,481 | 89,131of 101,666 |
| 31. Poker Nights $5 ticket · 20,607 left | $5 | 1 in 305.81 in 295.3 at launch | $1,529 | 20,607of 163,113 |
| 39. 15X (#1746) $3 ticket · 20,066 left | $3 | 1 in 755.81 in 744.2 at launch | $2,267 | 20,066of 23,191 |
| 40. 15X (#1684) $3 ticket · 2,564 left | $3 | 1 in 803.81 in 744.4 at launch | $2,411 | 2,564of 29,912 |
| 43. Fireball Bingo $3 ticket · 12,368 left | $3 | 1 in 1,1001 in 1,064 at launch | $3,300 | 12,368of 28,458 |
| 45. Ca$h Doubler $2 ticket · 1,989 left | $2 | 1 in 1,8661 in 1,773 at launch | $3,732 | 1,989of 5,077 |
| 46. Planetary Payout $2 ticket · 3,128 left | $2 | 1 in 2,8551 in 2,843 at launch | $5,710 | 3,128of 4,220 |
| 47. GOOOAAAL! $2 ticket · 2,038 left | $2 | 1 in 2,9861 in 2,811 at launch | $5,971 | 2,038of 4,269 |
| 48. Festive Wishes $1 ticket · 2,557 left | $1 | 1 in 7,8141 in 7,798 at launch | $7,814 | 2,557of 2,616 |
| 49. Rockin' Riches $1 ticket · 582 left | $1 | 1 in 9,6281 in 7,851 at launch | $9,628 | 582of 3,210 |
| 54. Straight 8's $1 ticket · 611 left | $1 | 1 in 16,9401 in 15,562 at launch | $16,940 | 611of 2,852 |
Best shot at $600 or more
$600 is the claim-office line. In most states, wins from about $600 up are paid by the California Lottery, not at the counter. Bring the signed ticket and ID.
Best value: Instant Prize Crossword (#1739, $20). 1 in 1,082 wins $600+. Best single-ticket odds: $1 Million California Cash ($40), 1 in 814.6. 115,191 prizes this size still out there across 51 games under $600. 7 of the top 10 have better odds now than on launch day.
| # Game | Price | Odds now | Cost per win | Left |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Instant Prize Crossword (#1739) $20 ticket · 12,418 left | $20 | 1 in 1,0821 in 1,075 at launch | $21,636 | 12,418of 16,703 |
| 2. Red Carpet Riches $20 ticket · 5,845 left | $20 | 1 in 1,0951 in 1,074 at launch | $21,901 | 5,845of 13,554 |
| 3. $1,000,000 Money Mania $10 ticket · 1,833 left | $10 | 1 in 2,5421 in 2,615 at launch | $25,418 | 1,833of 9,695 |
| 4. Neon Jackpot $10 ticket · 3,061 left | $10 | 1 in 2,5681 in 2,607 at launch | $25,680 | 3,061of 6,136 |
| 5. 7's $30 ticket · 5,221 left | $30 | 1 in 859.01 in 897.7 at launch | $25,769 | 5,221of 16,923 |
| 6. California Jackpot $10 ticket · 2,532 left | $10 | 1 in 2,6061 in 2,616 at launch | $26,056 | 2,532of 6,262 |
| 7. Crossword Xtreme (#1726) $30 ticket · 10,706 left | $30 | 1 in 877.21 in 952.2 at launch | $26,315 | 10,706of 20,167 |
| 8. 200X (#1740) $30 ticket · 12,306 left | $30 | 1 in 922.11 in 916.1 at launch | $27,663 | 12,306of 16,377 |
| 9. $1 Million California Cash $40 ticket · 16,831 left | $40 | 1 in 814.61 in 820.3 at launch | $32,582 | 16,831of 18,279 |
| 10. Royal Jackpot $40 ticket · 9,060 left | $40 | 1 in 891.41 in 913.4 at launch | $35,656 | 9,060of 16,739 |
| 11. Golden State Riches $20 ticket · 7,000 left | $20 | 1 in 1,9201 in 1,946 at launch | $38,408 | 7,000of 8,631 |
| 12. Cash Crush $5 ticket · 358 left | $5 | 1 in 12,0231 in 11,703 at launch | $60,117 | 358of 1,459 |
| 13. Holiday Delight $5 ticket · 937 left | $5 | 1 in 12,7691 in 12,948 at launch | $63,847 | 937of 947 |
| 14. LOTERIA™ Extra! (#1688) $5 ticket · 289 left | $5 | 1 in 13,4251 in 13,976 at launch | $67,125 | 289of 2,688 |
| 32. GOOOAAAL! $2 ticket · 65 left | $2 | 1 in 93,6141 in 100,000 at launch | $187,228 | 65of 120 |
| 34. Planetary Payout $2 ticket · 90 left | $2 | 1 in 99,2201 in 100,000 at launch | $198,441 | 90of 120 |
| 35. Set for Life (#1736) $2 ticket · 42 left | $2 | 1 in 100,6791 in 97,561 at launch | $201,359 | 42of 123 |
| 37. Festive Wishes $1 ticket · 85 left | $1 | 1 in 235,0781 in 240,000 at launch | $235,078 | 85of 85 |
| 40. 15X (#1684) $3 ticket · 24 left | $3 | 1 in 85,8681 in 98,068 at launch | $257,605 | 24of 227 |
| 43. LOTERIA™ (#1729) $3 ticket · 244 left | $3 | 1 in 91,8441 in 98,585 at launch | $275,532 | 244of 371 |
| 44. 15X (#1746) $3 ticket · 164 left | $3 | 1 in 92,4771 in 98,040 at launch | $277,431 | 164of 176 |
| 47. Rockin' Riches $1 ticket · 16 left | $1 | 1 in 350,2091 in 240,000 at launch | $350,209 | 16of 105 |
| 49. Straight 8's $1 ticket · 22 left | $1 | 1 in 470,4641 in 493,152 at launch | $470,464 | 22of 90 |
Best shot at $1,000 or more
Best value: Instant Prize Crossword (#1739, $20). 1 in 1,082 wins $1,000+. Best single-ticket odds: $1 Million California Cash ($40), 1 in 814.6. 115,169 prizes this size still out there across 50 games under $1,000. 7 of the top 10 have better odds now than on launch day.
| # Game | Price | Odds now | Cost per win | Left |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Instant Prize Crossword (#1739) $20 ticket · 12,418 left | $20 | 1 in 1,0821 in 1,075 at launch | $21,636 | 12,418of 16,703 |
| 2. Red Carpet Riches $20 ticket · 5,845 left | $20 | 1 in 1,0951 in 1,074 at launch | $21,901 | 5,845of 13,554 |
| 3. $1,000,000 Money Mania $10 ticket · 1,833 left | $10 | 1 in 2,5421 in 2,615 at launch | $25,418 | 1,833of 9,695 |
| 4. Neon Jackpot $10 ticket · 3,061 left | $10 | 1 in 2,5681 in 2,607 at launch | $25,680 | 3,061of 6,136 |
| 5. 7's $30 ticket · 5,221 left | $30 | 1 in 859.01 in 897.7 at launch | $25,769 | 5,221of 16,923 |
| 6. California Jackpot $10 ticket · 2,532 left | $10 | 1 in 2,6061 in 2,616 at launch | $26,056 | 2,532of 6,262 |
| 7. Crossword Xtreme (#1726) $30 ticket · 10,706 left | $30 | 1 in 877.21 in 952.2 at launch | $26,315 | 10,706of 20,167 |
| 8. 200X (#1740) $30 ticket · 12,306 left | $30 | 1 in 922.11 in 916.1 at launch | $27,663 | 12,306of 16,377 |
| 9. $1 Million California Cash $40 ticket · 16,831 left | $40 | 1 in 814.61 in 820.3 at launch | $32,582 | 16,831of 18,279 |
| 10. Royal Jackpot $40 ticket · 9,060 left | $40 | 1 in 891.41 in 913.4 at launch | $35,656 | 9,060of 16,739 |
| 11. Golden State Riches $20 ticket · 7,000 left | $20 | 1 in 1,9201 in 1,946 at launch | $38,408 | 7,000of 8,631 |
| 12. Cash Crush $5 ticket · 358 left | $5 | 1 in 12,0231 in 11,703 at launch | $60,117 | 358of 1,459 |
| 13. Holiday Delight $5 ticket · 937 left | $5 | 1 in 12,7691 in 12,948 at launch | $63,847 | 937of 947 |
| 14. LOTERIA™ Extra! (#1688) $5 ticket · 289 left | $5 | 1 in 13,4251 in 13,976 at launch | $67,125 | 289of 2,688 |
| 32. GOOOAAAL! $2 ticket · 65 left | $2 | 1 in 93,6141 in 100,000 at launch | $187,228 | 65of 120 |
| 34. Planetary Payout $2 ticket · 90 left | $2 | 1 in 99,2201 in 100,000 at launch | $198,441 | 90of 120 |
| 35. Set for Life (#1736) $2 ticket · 42 left | $2 | 1 in 100,6791 in 97,561 at launch | $201,359 | 42of 123 |
| 37. Festive Wishes $1 ticket · 85 left | $1 | 1 in 235,0781 in 240,000 at launch | $235,078 | 85of 85 |
| 40. 15X (#1684) $3 ticket · 24 left | $3 | 1 in 85,8681 in 98,068 at launch | $257,605 | 24of 227 |
| 43. LOTERIA™ (#1729) $3 ticket · 244 left | $3 | 1 in 91,8441 in 98,585 at launch | $275,532 | 244of 371 |
| 44. 15X (#1746) $3 ticket · 164 left | $3 | 1 in 92,4771 in 98,040 at launch | $277,431 | 164of 176 |
| 47. Rockin' Riches $1 ticket · 16 left | $1 | 1 in 350,2091 in 240,000 at launch | $350,209 | 16of 105 |
Best shot at $10,000 or more
Best value: Royal Jackpot ($40). 1 in 10,488 wins $10,000+. 3,313 prizes this size still out there across 48 games under $10,000. 10 of the top 10 have better odds now than on launch day.
| # Game | Price | Odds now | Cost per win | Left |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Royal Jackpot $40 ticket · 770 left | $40 | 1 in 10,4881 in 10,666 at launch | $419,539 | 770of 1,434 |
| 2. Golden State Riches $20 ticket · 376 left | $20 | 1 in 35,7521 in 36,761 at launch | $715,042 | 376of 457 |
| 3. Ca$h Doubler $2 ticket · 8 left | $2 | 1 in 463,9771 in 600,000 at launch | $927,954 | 8of 15 |
| 4. LOTERIA™ Extra! (#1737) $5 ticket · 86 left | $5 | 1 in 196,0321 in 209,105 at launch | $980,159 | 86of 118 |
| 5. 100X (#1696) $20 ticket · 85 left | $20 | 1 in 49,5661 in 54,802 at launch | $991,310 | 85of 333 |
| 6. LOTERIA™ Extra! (#1688) $5 ticket · 19 left | $5 | 1 in 204,2011 in 209,872 at launch | $1.0M | 19of 179 |
| 7. $1 Million California Cash $40 ticket · 527 left | $40 | 1 in 26,0151 in 26,409 at launch | $1.0M | 527of 568 |
| 8. Cash King $20 ticket · 138 left | $20 | 1 in 53,9411 in 54,701 at launch | $1.1M | 138of 335 |
| 9. $5,000,000 Extreme Cash $20 ticket · 168 left | $20 | 1 in 54,4211 in 55,046 at launch | $1.1M | 168of 218 |
| 10. GOOOAAAL! $2 ticket · 11 left | $2 | 1 in 553,1741 in 600,000 at launch | $1.1M | 11of 20 |
| 11. Planetary Payout $2 ticket · 15 left | $2 | 1 in 595,3221 in 600,000 at launch | $1.2M | 15of 20 |
| 13. 7's $30 ticket · 102 left | $30 | 1 in 43,9671 in 46,474 at launch | $1.3M | 102of 327 |
| 14. 200X (#1740) $30 ticket · 231 left | $30 | 1 in 49,1231 in 49,505 at launch | $1.5M | 231of 303 |
| 16. LOTERIA™ (#1729) $3 ticket · 45 left | $3 | 1 in 497,9991 in 609,588 at launch | $1.5M | 45of 60 |
| 18. Red, White & Blue 7's $5 ticket · 14 left | $5 | 1 in 321,9561 in 400,000 at launch | $1.6M | 14of 54 |
| 19. 15X (#1746) $3 ticket · 26 left | $3 | 1 in 583,3171 in 616,250 at launch | $1.7M | 26of 28 |
| 20. Fireball Bingo $3 ticket · 23 left | $3 | 1 in 591,5071 in 605,814 at launch | $1.8M | 23of 50 |
| 26. California Color Pop $10 ticket · 12 left | $10 | 1 in 258,7031 in 315,823 at launch | $2.6M | 12of 45 |
| 27. Mystery Crossword (#1708) $10 ticket · 15 left | $10 | 1 in 273,0051 in 395,429 at launch | $2.7M | 15of 147 |
| 28. $1,000,000 Money Mania $10 ticket · 16 left | $10 | 1 in 291,1971 in 329,299 at launch | $2.9M | 16of 77 |
| 39. Crossword Xtreme (#1726) $30 ticket · 60 left | $30 | 1 in 156,5171 in 156,098 at launch | $4.7M | 60of 123 |
Best shot at $100,000 or more
Best value: 2027 ($20). 1 in 118,185 wins $100,000+. 356 prizes this size still out there across 34 games under $100,000. 9 of the top 10 have better odds now than on launch day.
| # Game | Price | Odds now | Cost per win | Left |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. 2027 $20 ticket · 99 left | $20 | 1 in 118,1851 in 121,212 at launch | $2.4M | 99of 99 |
| 2. California Dreamin' $5 ticket · 5 left | $5 | 1 in 801,9041 in 1,518,273 at launch | $4.0M | 5of 12 |
| 3. Cash Crush $5 ticket · 5 left | $5 | 1 in 860,8761 in 1,219,589 at launch | $4.3M | 5of 14 |
| 4. JAWS $5 ticket · 9 left | $5 | 1 in 1,130,7351 in 1,200,000 at launch | $5.7M | 9of 20 |
| 5. Holiday Delight $5 ticket · 10 left | $5 | 1 in 1,196,4931 in 1,226,192 at launch | $6.0M | 10of 10 |
| 6. LOTERIA™ Extra! (#1688) $5 ticket · 3 left | $5 | 1 in 1,293,2711 in 1,977,213 at launch | $6.5M | 3of 19 |
| 7. Red, White & Blue 7's $5 ticket · 3 left | $5 | 1 in 1,502,4621 in 1,200,000 at launch | $7.5M | 3of 18 |
| 8. LOTERIA™ Extra! (#1737) $5 ticket · 11 left | $5 | 1 in 1,532,6131 in 1,898,025 at launch | $7.7M | 11of 13 |
| 9. Mystery Crossword (#1708) $10 ticket · 5 left | $10 | 1 in 819,0141 in 1,211,000 at launch | $8.2M | 5of 48 |
| 10. Set for Life (#1736) $2 ticket · 1 left | $2 | 1 in 4,228,5341 in 6,000,000 at launch | $8.5M | 1of 2 |
| 12. Golden State Riches $20 ticket · 27 left | $20 | 1 in 497,8811 in 480,000 at launch | $10.0M | 27of 35 |
| 13. Mystery Crossword (#1743) $10 ticket · 18 left | $10 | 1 in 1,139,9341 in 1,200,000 at launch | $11.4M | 18of 25 |
| 14. $1,000,000 Poker $10 ticket · 9 left | $10 | 1 in 1,299,8831 in 1,200,000 at launch | $13.0M | 9of 18 |
| 15. $5,000,000 Extreme Cash $20 ticket · 12 left | $20 | 1 in 761,8891 in 857,143 at launch | $15.2M | 12of 14 |
| 16. $1 Million California Cash $40 ticket · 35 left | $40 | 1 in 391,7081 in 375,000 at launch | $15.7M | 35of 40 |
| 20. Crossword Xtreme (#1726) $30 ticket · 13 left | $30 | 1 in 722,3871 in 685,714 at launch | $21.7M | 13of 28 |
| 24. 200X (#1740) $30 ticket · 14 left | $30 | 1 in 810,5271 in 1,000,000 at launch | $24.3M | 14of 15 |
| 29. 7's $30 ticket · 4 left | $30 | 1 in 1,121,1591 in 1,013,132 at launch | $33.6M | 4of 15 |
| 33. Royal Jackpot $40 ticket · 5 left | $40 | 1 in 1,615,2271 in 1,529,463 at launch | $64.6M | 5of 10 |
Best shot at $1 million or more
Best value: Set for Life (#1736, $2). 1 in 4,228,534 wins $1 million+. Best single-ticket odds: $1 Million California Cash ($40), 1 in 391,708. 124 prizes this size still out there across 24 games under $1 million. 5 of the top 10 have better odds now than on launch day.
| # Game | Price | Odds now | Cost per win | Left |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Set for Life (#1736) $2 ticket · 1 left | $2 | 1 in 4,228,5341 in 6,000,000 at launch | $8.5M | 1of 2 |
| 2. $1,000,000 Poker $10 ticket · 9 left | $10 | 1 in 1,299,8831 in 1,200,000 at launch | $13.0M | 9of 18 |
| 3. $1 Million California Cash $40 ticket · 35 left | $40 | 1 in 391,7081 in 375,000 at launch | $15.7M | 35of 40 |
| 4. Neon Jackpot $10 ticket · 5 left | $10 | 1 in 1,572,1261 in 2,000,000 at launch | $15.7M | 5of 8 |
| 5. California Jackpot $10 ticket · 3 left | $10 | 1 in 2,199,1071 in 2,047,812 at launch | $22.0M | 3of 8 |
| 6. Instant Prize Crossword (#1739) $20 ticket · 12 left | $20 | 1 in 1,119,4621 in 1,197,542 at launch | $22.4M | 12of 15 |
| 7. $1,000,000 Money Mania $10 ticket · 2 left | $10 | 1 in 2,329,5721 in 1,950,462 at launch | $23.3M | 2of 13 |
| 8. Set For Life (#1748) $10 ticket · 5 left | $10 | 1 in 2,441,9001 in 3,000,000 at launch | $24.4M | 5of 5 |
| 9. Red Carpet Riches $20 ticket · 5 left | $20 | 1 in 1,280,1311 in 1,212,930 at launch | $25.6M | 5of 12 |
| 10. Polar Payout $10 ticket · 4 left | $10 | 1 in 2,911,9371 in 3,000,000 at launch | $29.1M | 4of 4 |
| 12. Set for Life (#1705) $20 ticket · 5 left | $20 | 1 in 1,696,4931 in 3,002,785 at launch | $33.9M | 5of 6 |
| 19. Royal Jackpot $40 ticket · 5 left | $40 | 1 in 1,615,2271 in 1,529,463 at launch | $64.6M | 5of 10 |
| 22. 200X (#1740) $30 ticket · 4 left | $30 | 1 in 2,836,8441 in 3,000,000 at launch | $85.1M | 4of 5 |
| 23. 7's $30 ticket · 1 left | $30 | 1 in 4,484,6371 in 3,039,396 at launch | $134.5M | 1of 5 |
| 24. Crossword Xtreme (#1726) $30 ticket · 1 left | $30 | 1 in 9,391,0261 in 4,800,000 at launch | $281.7M | 1of 4 |
California scratchers by prize size: common questions
- Which California scratcher has the best odds of winning $1,000 or more?
- For the money, Instant Prize Crossword (#1739, $20): 1 in 1,082 wins $1,000+ as of October 25, 2026. On a single ticket, $1 Million California Cash ($40) does better, 1 in 814.6, but it costs more.
- How is this list ranked?
- By cost per win: a ticket's price times its current odds of a prize that size, which is what you would spend, on average, for each one. The odds are the prizes of that size or bigger still unclaimed, divided by the tickets we estimate are left: the same per-prize figures as each game's own page, added up. Per ticket, the priciest games would top every list just because they cost more; per dollar, a $5 game that pays $1,000 one time in 4,000 ($20,000 per win) beats a $30 game that pays it one time in 1,000 ($30,000). Only cash prizes count, not free tickets. A game is not listed at a prize size its own price already reaches, prizes paid over time count at the value the lottery prints, and games whose figures fail our plausibility check are left out. More on how we calculate odds.
- What are the odds of winning $100 or more on a California scratcher?
- As good as 1 in 7.89 on $100 or $200 Frenzy ($20), and 1 in 98.9 on a typical game. Those are today's odds, from the prizes still left, not the ones printed at launch.
- Which California scratcher gives the best chance of winning $1 million or more?
- On a single ticket, $1 Million California Cash ($40): 1 in 391,708 wins $1 million+, 35 left. For the money, Set for Life (#1736, $2): 1 in 4,228,534 wins $1 million+, 1 left. Odds that long mean almost every ticket misses, whichever game you pick. Play for fun.
- Why does $600 matter on a scratch-off?
- In most states it is about where the store stops paying. Smaller wins are cash at the counter; bigger ones you claim from the lottery by mail or at an office, with the signed ticket and ID. It is no longer the IRS reporting line, which moved to $2,000 in 2026. See claiming and taxes.
- Do expensive scratchers have better odds of big prizes?
- Per ticket, usually. Instant Prize Crossword (#1739, $20): 1 in 1,082 wins $1,000+. Cash Crush ($5): 1 in 12,023. In California today the pricier ticket wins per dollar too: about $21,636 per win against $60,117.
- Is a game with lots of big prizes left more likely to pay out soon?
- Only as much as these odds already say. Every ticket was printed before the game shipped, and the next one wins at the odds shown here: prizes left against tickets left. Nothing is ever "due".