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Best California Scratchers by Current Payout (October 2026)

Updated · 55 games on sale

As of October 25, 2026, the California scratchers leading on payout are Royal Jackpot ($40, 83.5% payout, $33.39 back per $40 ticket), Set For Life (#1748, $10, 81.6% payout, $8.16 back per $10 ticket) and $1 Million California Cash ($40, 80.3% payout, $32.11 back per $40 ticket).

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What payout means

Current payout is the share of every dollar spent on the game that goes back to players from the prizes still unclaimed, estimated from the tickets we believe remain. A game that launched at 70% payout can drift up (big prizes still out there, many tickets sold) or down (top prizes already claimed).

Who this list is for. It is the single best number for someone who buys a few tickets a week and wants the most value back over time. It is the metric both paid competitor tiers charge for; here it is free.

Its blind spot. Payout says nothing about how often you win. A game can carry a high payout mostly through one enormous prize you will almost certainly not hit.

Read the long version: Why payout percentage beats overall odds.

  1. 1 $40

    Royal Jackpot

    #1718
    83.5% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $33.39
    Any prize
    1 in 2.45
    Beats price
    1 in 5.67
    Top prizes
    3 of 5
    Best payout
  2. 2 $10

    Set For Life (#1748)

    #1748
    81.6% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $8.16
    Any prize
    1 in 3.87
    Beats price
    1 in 5.00
    Top prizes
    5 of 5
  3. 3 $40

    $1 Million California Cash

    #1749
    80.3% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $32.11
    Any prize
    1 in 2.36
    Beats price
    1 in 7.81
    Top prizes
    35 of 40
  4. 4 $30

    Crossword Xtreme (#1726)

    #1726
    79.8% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $23.95
    Any prize
    1 in 2.65
    Beats price
    1 in 3.64
    Top prizes
    1 of 4
  5. 5 $20

    100X (#1696)

    #1696
    79.6% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $15.92
    Any prize
    1 in 3.05
    Beats price
    1 in 6.10
    Top prizes
    2 of 6
  6. 6 $20

    2027

    #1753
    79.5% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $15.90
    Any prize
    1 in 3.03
    Beats price
    1 in 4.32
    Top prizes
    4 of 4
    New
  7. 7 $20

    Golden State Riches

    #1735
    79.1% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $15.82
    Any prize
    1 in 2.89
    Beats price
    1 in 8.90
    Top prizes
    6 of 7
  8. 8 $20

    Set for Life (#1705)

    #1705
    78.9% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $15.78
    Any prize
    1 in 3.61
    Beats price
    1 in 5.43
    Top prizes
    5 of 6
  9. 9 $20

    MONOPOLY (#1669)

    #1669
    78.6% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $15.72
    Any prize
    1 in 3.49
    Beats price
    1 in 5.23
    Top prizes
    4 of 6
  10. 10 $20

    Show Me $5,000,000!

    #1678
    78.5% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $15.69
    Any prize
    1 in 3.33
    Beats price
    1 in 5.01
    Top prizes
    2 of 5
  11. 11 $20

    100X The Cash

    #1722
    78.4% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $15.68
    Any prize
    1 in 3.28
    Beats price
    1 in 4.93
    Top prizes
    2 of 6
  12. 12 $30

    200X (#1740)

    #1740
    77.8% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $23.34
    Any prize
    1 in 2.85
    Beats price
    1 in 5.21
    Top prizes
    4 of 5
  13. 13 $20

    $5,000,000 Extreme Cash

    #1744
    76.9% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $15.38
    Any prize
    1 in 3.14
    Beats price
    1 in 6.28
    Top prizes
    4 of 4
  14. 14 $20

    $100 or $200 Frenzy

    #1731
    76.5% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $15.29
    Any prize
    1 in 7.89
    Beats price
    1 in 7.89
    Top prizes
    227,682 of 467,736
  15. 15 $20

    $100 or $200

    #1687
    76.4% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $15.28
    Any prize
    1 in 7.90
    Beats price
    1 in 7.90
    Top prizes
    61,173 of 424,075
  16. 16 $30

    7's

    #1692
    76.3% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $22.88
    Any prize
    1 in 2.71
    Beats price
    1 in 4.96
    Top prizes
    1 of 5
  17. 17 $20

    Cash King

    #1664
    75.9% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $15.19
    Any prize
    1 in 2.99
    Beats price
    1 in 5.97
    Top prizes
    2 of 6
  18. 18 $10

    Mystery Crossword (#1743)

    #1743
    75.6% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $7.56
    Any prize
    1 in 3.55
    Beats price
    1 in 8.01
    Top prizes
    18 of 25
  19. 19 $20

    Instant Prize Crossword (#1739)

    #1739
    75.6% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $15.11
    Any prize
    1 in 3.28
    Beats price
    1 in 5.60
    Top prizes
    12 of 15
  20. 20 $20

    Red Carpet Riches

    #1714
    75.1% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $15.02
    Any prize
    1 in 3.23
    Beats price
    1 in 5.53
    Top prizes
    5 of 12
  21. 21 $5

    LOTERIA™ Extra! (#1688)

    #1688
    74.8% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $3.74
    Any prize
    1 in 2.98
    Beats price
    1 in 4.85
    Top prizes
    3 of 19
  22. 22 $10

    California Jackpot

    #1695
    74.6% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $7.46
    Any prize
    1 in 3.35
    Beats price
    1 in 4.63
    Top prizes
    3 of 8
  23. 23 $10

    $50 or $100 (#1738)

    #1738
    73.4% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $7.34
    Any prize
    1 in 8.08
    Beats price
    1 in 8.08
    Top prizes
    128,628 of 276,255
  24. 24 $10

    $1,000,000 Poker

    #1725
    73.2% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $7.32
    Any prize
    1 in 3.54
    Beats price
    1 in 4.49
    Top prizes
    9 of 18
  25. 25 $10

    Neon Jackpot

    #1734
    72.9% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $7.29
    Any prize
    1 in 3.55
    Beats price
    1 in 4.90
    Top prizes
    5 of 8
  26. 26 $10

    Polar Payout

    #1752
    72.8% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $7.28
    Any prize
    1 in 3.62
    Beats price
    1 in 6.40
    Top prizes
    4 of 4
    New
  27. 27 $5

    Poker Nights

    #1694
    72.7% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $3.63
    Any prize
    1 in 3.30
    Beats price
    1 in 4.98
    Top prizes
    3 of 40
  28. 28 $10

    $1,000,000 Money Mania

    #1713
    72.6% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $7.26
    Any prize
    1 in 3.43
    Beats price
    1 in 4.79
    Top prizes
    2 of 13
  29. 29 $5

    California Dreamin'

    #1680
    72.6% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $3.63
    Any prize
    1 in 3.93
    Beats price
    1 in 8.33
    Top prizes
    5 of 12
  30. 30 $5

    JAWS

    #1724
    72.3% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $3.61
    Any prize
    1 in 3.66
    Beats price
    1 in 5.16
    Top prizes
    9 of 20
  31. 31 $1

    Rockin' Riches

    #1727
    71.4% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $0.71
    Any prize
    1 in 3.61
    Beats price
    1 in 7.03
    Top prizes
    16 of 105
  32. 32 $3

    15X (#1684)

    #1684
    71.4% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $2.14
    Any prize
    1 in 3.09
    Beats price
    1 in 5.34
    Top prizes
    2 of 37
  33. 33 $10

    Mystery Crossword (#1708)

    #1708
    71.3% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $7.13
    Any prize
    1 in 3.64
    Beats price
    1 in 9.36
    Top prizes
    5 of 48
  34. 34 $5

    LOTERIA™ Extra! (#1737)

    #1737
    70.7% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $3.54
    Any prize
    1 in 3.51
    Beats price
    1 in 5.43
    Top prizes
    11 of 13
  35. 35 $5

    Full of 500's (#1742)

    #1742
    70.6% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $3.53
    Any prize
    1 in 4.36
    Beats price
    1 in 6.06
    Top prizes
    15,028 of 26,250
  36. 36 $2

    Set for Life (#1736)

    #1736
    70.5% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $1.41
    Any prize
    1 in 4.32
    Beats price
    1 in 7.96
    Top prizes
    1 of 2
  37. 37 $5

    Holiday Delight

    #1751
    70.3% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $3.52
    Any prize
    1 in 3.77
    Beats price
    1 in 5.25
    Top prizes
    10 of 10
    New
  38. 38 $5

    Poker Multiplier

    #1747
    70.0% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $3.50
    Any prize
    1 in 3.61
    Beats price
    1 in 5.30
    Top prizes
    21 of 25
  39. 39 $5

    Cash Crush

    #1712
    69.8% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $3.49
    Any prize
    1 in 4.34
    Beats price
    1 in 4.34
    Top prizes
    5 of 14
  40. 40 $10

    California Color Pop

    #1721
    68.5% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $6.85
    Any prize
    1 in 3.76
    Beats price
    1 in 4.79
    Top prizes
    1 of 6
  41. 41 $5

    MEGA Crossword (#1717)

    #1717
    68.5% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $3.42
    Any prize
    1 in 3.80
    Beats price
    1 in 5.82
    Top prizes
    15 of 35
  42. 42 $1

    Straight 8's

    #1674
    67.3% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $0.67
    Any prize
    1 in 4.19
    Beats price
    1 in 8.37
    Top prizes
    22 of 90
  43. 43 $5

    Red, White & Blue 7's

    #1730
    66.7% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $3.34
    Any prize
    1 in 4.70
    Beats price
    1 in 4.70
    Top prizes
    3 of 18
  44. 44 $3

    Tripling Bonus Crossword (#1720)

    #1720
    66.7% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $2.00
    Any prize
    1 in 3.19
    Beats price
    1 in 4.06
    Top prizes
    6 of 20
  45. 45 $2

    Dominoes (#1723)

    #1723
    66.5% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $1.33
    Any prize
    1 in 4.02
    Beats price
    1 in 6.88
    Top prizes
    10 of 16
  46. 46 $2

    Boo Bucks

    #1745
    66.3% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $1.33
    Any prize
    1 in 4.02
    Beats price
    1 in 6.87
    Top prizes
    7 of 10
  47. 47 $2

    MONOPOLY (#1665)

    #1665
    66.2% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $1.32
    Any prize
    1 in 4.02
    Beats price
    1 in 6.89
    Top prizes
    15 of 28
  48. 48 $2

    Planetary Payout

    #1741
    65.9% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $1.32
    Any prize
    1 in 4.05
    Beats price
    1 in 6.89
    Top prizes
    15 of 20
  49. 49 $3

    Fireball Bingo

    #1711
    65.6% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $1.97
    Any prize
    1 in 3.51
    Beats price
    1 in 4.95
    Top prizes
    23 of 50
  50. 50 $1

    Festive Wishes

    #1750
    65.5% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $0.65
    Any prize
    1 in 4.32
    Beats price
    1 in 8.16
    Top prizes
    85 of 85
    New
  51. 51 $2

    Ca$h Doubler

    #1732
    65.4% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $1.31
    Any prize
    1 in 4.15
    Beats price
    1 in 7.39
    Top prizes
    8 of 15
  52. 52 $3

    15X (#1746)

    #1746
    65.4% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $1.96
    Any prize
    1 in 3.79
    Beats price
    1 in 6.11
    Top prizes
    26 of 28
  53. 53 $2

    GOOOAAAL!

    #1728
    65.4% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $1.31
    Any prize
    1 in 4.04
    Beats price
    1 in 6.91
    Top prizes
    11 of 20
  54. 54 $3

    LOTERIA™ (#1729)

    #1729
    65.2% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $1.96
    Any prize
    1 in 3.76
    Beats price
    1 in 6.06
    Top prizes
    45 of 60
  55. 55 $5

    SuperLotto Plus® Multiplier

    #1733
    61.9% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $3.09
    Any prize
    1 in 3.68
    Beats price
    1 in 5.17
    Top prizes
    5 of 13

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 55 games in a table
California Scratchers by Current Payout
# Game Price Payout now EV / ticket Any-prize odds Cash odds Profit odds Top prize Top left 7-day
1. Royal Jackpot #1718 $40 83.5% $33.39 1 in 2.45 1 in 2.45 1 in 5.67 $15,000,000 3 +2.5 pts
2. Set For Life #1748 $10 81.6% $8.16 1 in 3.87 1 in 3.87 1 in 5.00 $6,000,000 5 +0.8 pts
3. $1 Million California Cash #1749 $40 80.3% $32.11 1 in 2.36 1 in 2.36 1 in 7.81 $1,000,000 35 -0.1 pts
4. Crossword Xtreme #1726 $30 79.8% $23.95 1 in 2.65 1 in 2.65 1 in 3.64 $7,000,000 1 -0.1 pts
5. 100X #1696 $20 79.6% $15.92 1 in 3.05 1 in 3.05 1 in 6.10 $5,000,000 2 +0.1 pts
6. 2027 #1753 New $20 79.5% $15.90 1 in 3.03 1 in 3.03 1 in 4.32 $5,000,000 4 —
7. Golden State Riches #1735 $20 79.1% $15.82 1 in 2.89 1 in 2.89 1 in 8.90 $5,000,000 6 0.0 pts
8. Set for Life #1705 $20 78.9% $15.78 1 in 3.61 1 in 3.61 1 in 5.43 $5,000,000 5 0.0 pts
9. MONOPOLY #1669 $20 78.6% $15.72 1 in 3.49 1 in 3.49 1 in 5.23 $5,000,000 4 0.0 pts
10. Show Me $5,000,000! #1678 $20 78.5% $15.69 1 in 3.33 1 in 3.33 1 in 5.01 $5,000,000 2 0.0 pts
11. 100X The Cash #1722 $20 78.4% $15.68 1 in 3.28 1 in 3.28 1 in 4.93 $5,000,000 2 0.0 pts
12. 200X #1740 $30 77.8% $23.34 1 in 2.85 1 in 2.85 1 in 5.21 $10,000,000 4 -0.1 pts
13. $5,000,000 Extreme Cash #1744 $20 76.9% $15.38 1 in 3.14 1 in 3.14 1 in 6.28 $5,000,000 4 +0.6 pts
14. $100 or $200 Frenzy #1731 $20 76.5% $15.29 1 in 7.89 1 in 7.89 1 in 7.89 $200 227,682 0.0 pts
15. $100 or $200 #1687 $20 76.4% $15.28 1 in 7.90 1 in 7.90 1 in 7.90 $200 61,173 0.0 pts
16. 7's #1692 $30 76.3% $22.88 1 in 2.71 1 in 2.71 1 in 4.96 $10,000,000 1 -3.3 pts
17. Cash King #1664 $20 75.9% $15.19 1 in 2.99 1 in 2.99 1 in 5.97 $5,000,000 2 0.0 pts
18. Mystery Crossword #1743 $10 75.6% $7.56 1 in 3.55 1 in 3.55 1 in 8.01 $750,000 18 +0.1 pts
19. Instant Prize Crossword #1739 $20 75.6% $15.11 1 in 3.28 1 in 3.28 1 in 5.60 $2,000,000 12 -0.4 pts
20. Red Carpet Riches #1714 $20 75.1% $15.02 1 in 3.23 1 in 3.23 1 in 5.53 $2,000,000 5 -0.1 pts
21. LOTERIA™ Extra! #1688 $5 74.8% $3.74 1 in 2.98 1 in 2.98 1 in 4.85 $100,000 3 0.0 pts
22. California Jackpot #1695 $10 74.6% $7.46 1 in 3.35 1 in 3.35 1 in 4.63 $1,000,000 3 +0.1 pts
23. $50 or $100 #1738 $10 73.4% $7.34 1 in 8.08 1 in 8.08 1 in 8.08 $100 128,628 0.0 pts
24. $1,000,000 Poker #1725 $10 73.2% $7.32 1 in 3.54 1 in 3.54 1 in 4.49 $1,000,000 9 -0.2 pts
25. Neon Jackpot #1734 $10 72.9% $7.29 1 in 3.55 1 in 3.55 1 in 4.90 $1,000,000 5 -0.1 pts
26. Polar Payout #1752 New $10 72.8% $7.28 1 in 3.62 1 in 3.62 1 in 6.40 $1,000,000 4 —
27. Poker Nights #1694 $5 72.7% $3.63 1 in 3.30 1 in 3.30 1 in 4.98 $75,000 3 +0.2 pts
28. $1,000,000 Money Mania #1713 $10 72.6% $7.26 1 in 3.43 1 in 3.43 1 in 4.79 $1,000,000 2 0.0 pts
29. California Dreamin' #1680 $5 72.6% $3.63 1 in 3.93 1 in 3.93 1 in 8.33 $555,555 5 0.0 pts
30. JAWS #1724 $5 72.3% $3.61 1 in 3.66 1 in 3.66 1 in 5.16 $500,000 9 +0.4 pts
31. Rockin' Riches #1727 $1 71.4% $0.71 1 in 3.61 1 in 3.61 1 in 7.03 $5,000 16 +0.7 pts
32. 15X #1684 $3 71.4% $2.14 1 in 3.09 1 in 3.09 1 in 5.34 $30,000 2 0.0 pts
33. Mystery Crossword #1708 $10 71.3% $7.13 1 in 3.64 1 in 3.64 1 in 9.36 $750,000 5 +1.2 pts
34. LOTERIA™ Extra! #1737 $5 70.7% $3.54 1 in 3.51 1 in 3.51 1 in 5.43 $100,000 11 -0.1 pts
35. Full of 500's #1742 $5 70.6% $3.53 1 in 4.36 1 in 4.36 1 in 6.06 $500 15,028 0.0 pts
36. Set for Life #1736 $2 70.5% $1.41 1 in 4.32 1 in 4.32 1 in 7.96 $1,200,000 1 +0.3 pts
37. Holiday Delight #1751 New $5 70.3% $3.52 1 in 3.77 1 in 3.77 1 in 5.25 $250,000 10 —
38. Poker Multiplier #1747 $5 70.0% $3.50 1 in 3.61 1 in 3.61 1 in 5.30 $75,000 21 +0.2 pts
39. Cash Crush #1712 $5 69.8% $3.49 1 in 4.34 1 in 4.34 1 in 4.34 $250,000 5 0.0 pts
40. California Color Pop #1721 $10 68.5% $6.85 1 in 3.76 1 in 3.76 1 in 4.79 $1,000,000 1 -0.4 pts
41. MEGA Crossword #1717 $5 68.5% $3.42 1 in 3.80 1 in 3.80 1 in 5.82 $75,000 15 -0.1 pts
42. Straight 8's #1674 $1 67.3% $0.67 1 in 4.19 1 in 4.19 1 in 8.37 $888 22 -0.1 pts
43. Red, White & Blue 7's #1730 $5 66.7% $3.34 1 in 4.70 1 in 4.70 1 in 4.70 $250,000 3 -0.6 pts
44. Tripling Bonus Crossword #1720 $3 66.7% $2.00 1 in 3.19 1 in 3.19 1 in 4.06 $20,000 6 +0.1 pts
45. Dominoes #1723 $2 66.5% $1.33 1 in 4.02 1 in 4.02 1 in 6.88 $30,000 10 0.0 pts
46. Boo Bucks #1745 $2 66.3% $1.33 1 in 4.02 1 in 4.02 1 in 6.87 $30,000 7 -0.1 pts
47. MONOPOLY #1665 $2 66.2% $1.32 1 in 4.02 1 in 4.02 1 in 6.89 $30,000 15 0.0 pts
48. Planetary Payout #1741 $2 65.9% $1.32 1 in 4.05 1 in 4.05 1 in 6.89 $20,000 15 +0.2 pts
49. Fireball Bingo #1711 $3 65.6% $1.97 1 in 3.51 1 in 3.51 1 in 4.95 $20,000 23 0.0 pts
50. Festive Wishes #1750 New $1 65.5% $0.65 1 in 4.32 1 in 4.32 1 in 8.16 $5,000 85 —
51. Ca$h Doubler #1732 $2 65.4% $1.31 1 in 4.15 1 in 4.15 1 in 7.39 $20,000 8 -0.2 pts
52. 15X #1746 $3 65.4% $1.96 1 in 3.79 1 in 3.79 1 in 6.11 $30,000 26 -0.2 pts
53. GOOOAAAL! #1728 $2 65.4% $1.31 1 in 4.04 1 in 4.04 1 in 6.91 $20,000 11 -0.1 pts
54. LOTERIA™ #1729 $3 65.2% $1.96 1 in 3.76 1 in 3.76 1 in 6.06 $30,000 45 -0.1 pts
55. SuperLotto Plus® Multiplier #1733 $5 61.9% $3.09 1 in 3.68 1 in 3.68 1 in 5.17 $500,000 5 -0.1 pts

Movers this week

Up: Royal Jackpot +2.5 pts after 3 $40,000 prizes were claimed; Mystery Crossword (#1708) +1.2 pts after a $2,000 prize was claimed; Set For Life (#1748) +0.8 pts after a $10,000 prize was claimed. Down: 7's -3.3 pts after a $10,000,000 prize was claimed; Red, White & Blue 7's -0.6 pts after 3 $1,000 prizes were claimed; California Color Pop -0.4 pts after a $1,000 prize was claimed.

Frequently asked questions

How is payout calculated?
Current payout is the share of every dollar spent on the game that goes back to players from the prizes still unclaimed, estimated from the tickets we believe remain. A game that launched at 70% payout can drift up (big prizes still out there, many tickets sold) or down (top prizes already claimed).
Who should use the payout ranking?
It is the single best number for someone who buys a few tickets a week and wants the most value back over time. It is the metric both paid competitor tiers charge for; here it is free. Payout says nothing about how often you win. A game can carry a high payout mostly through one enormous prize you will almost certainly not hit.
Which California game is #1 on payout today?
Royal Jackpot (#1718, $40) on October 25, 2026. The bottom of the list is SuperLotto Plus® Multiplier (#1733, $5).
How current are these numbers?
They come from California Lottery prize figures captured on October 25, 2026 and are recomputed daily. Rankings move when prizes are claimed, especially large ones.

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