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Best California Scratchers by Odds to Win More Than the Ticket Price (October 2026)

Updated · 55 games on sale

As of October 25, 2026, the California scratchers leading on profit odds are Crossword Xtreme (#1726, $30, 1 in 3.64 to win more than $30), Tripling Bonus Crossword (#1720, $3, 1 in 4.06 to win more than $3) and 2027 ($20, 1 in 4.32 to win more than $20).

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What profit odds means

Profit odds count only prizes larger than what you paid for the ticket. Break-even prizes and free tickets are stripped out. One paid tier elsewhere sells this as "real odds"; here it is free, and every ticket is ranked by it.

Who this list is for. For anyone who defines winning as walking away with more money than they started with.

Its blind spot. It ignores prize size beyond the threshold: a $1 profit and a $1,000,000 prize count the same.

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

  1. 1 $30

    Crossword Xtreme (#1726)

    #1726
    1 in 3.64 beats $30
    EV / ticket
    $23.95
    Any prize
    1 in 2.65
    Beats price
    1 in 3.64
    Top prizes
    1 of 4
    Best profit odds
  2. 2 $3

    Tripling Bonus Crossword (#1720)

    #1720
    1 in 4.06 beats $3
    EV / ticket
    $2.00
    Any prize
    1 in 3.19
    Beats price
    1 in 4.06
    Top prizes
    6 of 20
  3. 3 $20

    2027

    #1753
    1 in 4.32 beats $20
    EV / ticket
    $15.90
    Any prize
    1 in 3.03
    Beats price
    1 in 4.32
    Top prizes
    4 of 4
    New
  4. 4 $5

    Cash Crush

    #1712
    1 in 4.34 beats $5
    EV / ticket
    $3.49
    Any prize
    1 in 4.34
    Beats price
    1 in 4.34
    Top prizes
    5 of 14
  5. 5 $10

    $1,000,000 Poker

    #1725
    1 in 4.49 beats $10
    EV / ticket
    $7.32
    Any prize
    1 in 3.54
    Beats price
    1 in 4.49
    Top prizes
    9 of 18
  6. 6 $10

    California Jackpot

    #1695
    1 in 4.63 beats $10
    EV / ticket
    $7.46
    Any prize
    1 in 3.35
    Beats price
    1 in 4.63
    Top prizes
    3 of 8
  7. 7 $5

    Red, White & Blue 7's

    #1730
    1 in 4.70 beats $5
    EV / ticket
    $3.34
    Any prize
    1 in 4.70
    Beats price
    1 in 4.70
    Top prizes
    3 of 18
  8. 8 $10

    $1,000,000 Money Mania

    #1713
    1 in 4.79 beats $10
    EV / ticket
    $7.26
    Any prize
    1 in 3.43
    Beats price
    1 in 4.79
    Top prizes
    2 of 13
  9. 9 $10

    California Color Pop

    #1721
    1 in 4.79 beats $10
    EV / ticket
    $6.85
    Any prize
    1 in 3.76
    Beats price
    1 in 4.79
    Top prizes
    1 of 6
  10. 10 $5

    LOTERIA™ Extra! (#1688)

    #1688
    1 in 4.85 beats $5
    EV / ticket
    $3.74
    Any prize
    1 in 2.98
    Beats price
    1 in 4.85
    Top prizes
    3 of 19
  11. 11 $10

    Neon Jackpot

    #1734
    1 in 4.90 beats $10
    EV / ticket
    $7.29
    Any prize
    1 in 3.55
    Beats price
    1 in 4.90
    Top prizes
    5 of 8
  12. 12 $20

    100X The Cash

    #1722
    1 in 4.93 beats $20
    EV / ticket
    $15.68
    Any prize
    1 in 3.28
    Beats price
    1 in 4.93
    Top prizes
    2 of 6
  13. 13 $3

    Fireball Bingo

    #1711
    1 in 4.95 beats $3
    EV / ticket
    $1.97
    Any prize
    1 in 3.51
    Beats price
    1 in 4.95
    Top prizes
    23 of 50
  14. 14 $30

    7's

    #1692
    1 in 4.96 beats $30
    EV / ticket
    $22.88
    Any prize
    1 in 2.71
    Beats price
    1 in 4.96
    Top prizes
    1 of 5
  15. 15 $5

    Poker Nights

    #1694
    1 in 4.98 beats $5
    EV / ticket
    $3.63
    Any prize
    1 in 3.30
    Beats price
    1 in 4.98
    Top prizes
    3 of 40
  16. 16 $10

    Set For Life (#1748)

    #1748
    1 in 5.00 beats $10
    EV / ticket
    $8.16
    Any prize
    1 in 3.87
    Beats price
    1 in 5.00
    Top prizes
    5 of 5
  17. 17 $20

    Show Me $5,000,000!

    #1678
    1 in 5.01 beats $20
    EV / ticket
    $15.69
    Any prize
    1 in 3.33
    Beats price
    1 in 5.01
    Top prizes
    2 of 5
  18. 18 $5

    JAWS

    #1724
    1 in 5.16 beats $5
    EV / ticket
    $3.61
    Any prize
    1 in 3.66
    Beats price
    1 in 5.16
    Top prizes
    9 of 20
  19. 19 $5

    SuperLotto Plus® Multiplier

    #1733
    1 in 5.17 beats $5
    EV / ticket
    $3.09
    Any prize
    1 in 3.68
    Beats price
    1 in 5.17
    Top prizes
    5 of 13
  20. 20 $30

    200X (#1740)

    #1740
    1 in 5.21 beats $30
    EV / ticket
    $23.34
    Any prize
    1 in 2.85
    Beats price
    1 in 5.21
    Top prizes
    4 of 5
  21. 21 $20

    MONOPOLY (#1669)

    #1669
    1 in 5.23 beats $20
    EV / ticket
    $15.72
    Any prize
    1 in 3.49
    Beats price
    1 in 5.23
    Top prizes
    4 of 6
  22. 22 $5

    Holiday Delight

    #1751
    1 in 5.25 beats $5
    EV / ticket
    $3.52
    Any prize
    1 in 3.77
    Beats price
    1 in 5.25
    Top prizes
    10 of 10
    New
  23. 23 $5

    Poker Multiplier

    #1747
    1 in 5.30 beats $5
    EV / ticket
    $3.50
    Any prize
    1 in 3.61
    Beats price
    1 in 5.30
    Top prizes
    21 of 25
  24. 24 $3

    15X (#1684)

    #1684
    1 in 5.34 beats $3
    EV / ticket
    $2.14
    Any prize
    1 in 3.09
    Beats price
    1 in 5.34
    Top prizes
    2 of 37
  25. 25 $20

    Set for Life (#1705)

    #1705
    1 in 5.43 beats $20
    EV / ticket
    $15.78
    Any prize
    1 in 3.61
    Beats price
    1 in 5.43
    Top prizes
    5 of 6
  26. 26 $5

    LOTERIA™ Extra! (#1737)

    #1737
    1 in 5.43 beats $5
    EV / ticket
    $3.54
    Any prize
    1 in 3.51
    Beats price
    1 in 5.43
    Top prizes
    11 of 13
  27. 27 $20

    Red Carpet Riches

    #1714
    1 in 5.53 beats $20
    EV / ticket
    $15.02
    Any prize
    1 in 3.23
    Beats price
    1 in 5.53
    Top prizes
    5 of 12
  28. 28 $20

    Instant Prize Crossword (#1739)

    #1739
    1 in 5.60 beats $20
    EV / ticket
    $15.11
    Any prize
    1 in 3.28
    Beats price
    1 in 5.60
    Top prizes
    12 of 15
  29. 29 $40

    Royal Jackpot

    #1718
    1 in 5.67 beats $40
    EV / ticket
    $33.39
    Any prize
    1 in 2.45
    Beats price
    1 in 5.67
    Top prizes
    3 of 5
  30. 30 $5

    MEGA Crossword (#1717)

    #1717
    1 in 5.82 beats $5
    EV / ticket
    $3.42
    Any prize
    1 in 3.80
    Beats price
    1 in 5.82
    Top prizes
    15 of 35
  31. 31 $20

    Cash King

    #1664
    1 in 5.97 beats $20
    EV / ticket
    $15.19
    Any prize
    1 in 2.99
    Beats price
    1 in 5.97
    Top prizes
    2 of 6
  32. 32 $3

    LOTERIA™ (#1729)

    #1729
    1 in 6.06 beats $3
    EV / ticket
    $1.96
    Any prize
    1 in 3.76
    Beats price
    1 in 6.06
    Top prizes
    45 of 60
  33. 33 $5

    Full of 500's (#1742)

    #1742
    1 in 6.06 beats $5
    EV / ticket
    $3.53
    Any prize
    1 in 4.36
    Beats price
    1 in 6.06
    Top prizes
    15,028 of 26,250
  34. 34 $20

    100X (#1696)

    #1696
    1 in 6.10 beats $20
    EV / ticket
    $15.92
    Any prize
    1 in 3.05
    Beats price
    1 in 6.10
    Top prizes
    2 of 6
  35. 35 $3

    15X (#1746)

    #1746
    1 in 6.11 beats $3
    EV / ticket
    $1.96
    Any prize
    1 in 3.79
    Beats price
    1 in 6.11
    Top prizes
    26 of 28
  36. 36 $20

    $5,000,000 Extreme Cash

    #1744
    1 in 6.28 beats $20
    EV / ticket
    $15.38
    Any prize
    1 in 3.14
    Beats price
    1 in 6.28
    Top prizes
    4 of 4
  37. 37 $10

    Polar Payout

    #1752
    1 in 6.40 beats $10
    EV / ticket
    $7.28
    Any prize
    1 in 3.62
    Beats price
    1 in 6.40
    Top prizes
    4 of 4
    New
  38. 38 $2

    Boo Bucks

    #1745
    1 in 6.87 beats $2
    EV / ticket
    $1.33
    Any prize
    1 in 4.02
    Beats price
    1 in 6.87
    Top prizes
    7 of 10
  39. 39 $2

    Dominoes (#1723)

    #1723
    1 in 6.88 beats $2
    EV / ticket
    $1.33
    Any prize
    1 in 4.02
    Beats price
    1 in 6.88
    Top prizes
    10 of 16
  40. 40 $2

    Planetary Payout

    #1741
    1 in 6.89 beats $2
    EV / ticket
    $1.32
    Any prize
    1 in 4.05
    Beats price
    1 in 6.89
    Top prizes
    15 of 20
  41. 41 $2

    MONOPOLY (#1665)

    #1665
    1 in 6.89 beats $2
    EV / ticket
    $1.32
    Any prize
    1 in 4.02
    Beats price
    1 in 6.89
    Top prizes
    15 of 28
  42. 42 $2

    GOOOAAAL!

    #1728
    1 in 6.91 beats $2
    EV / ticket
    $1.31
    Any prize
    1 in 4.04
    Beats price
    1 in 6.91
    Top prizes
    11 of 20
  43. 43 $1

    Rockin' Riches

    #1727
    1 in 7.03 beats $1
    EV / ticket
    $0.71
    Any prize
    1 in 3.61
    Beats price
    1 in 7.03
    Top prizes
    16 of 105
  44. 44 $2

    Ca$h Doubler

    #1732
    1 in 7.39 beats $2
    EV / ticket
    $1.31
    Any prize
    1 in 4.15
    Beats price
    1 in 7.39
    Top prizes
    8 of 15
  45. 45 $40

    $1 Million California Cash

    #1749
    1 in 7.81 beats $40
    EV / ticket
    $32.11
    Any prize
    1 in 2.36
    Beats price
    1 in 7.81
    Top prizes
    35 of 40
  46. 46 $20

    $100 or $200 Frenzy

    #1731
    1 in 7.89 beats $20
    EV / ticket
    $15.29
    Any prize
    1 in 7.89
    Beats price
    1 in 7.89
    Top prizes
    227,682 of 467,736
  47. 47 $20

    $100 or $200

    #1687
    1 in 7.90 beats $20
    EV / ticket
    $15.28
    Any prize
    1 in 7.90
    Beats price
    1 in 7.90
    Top prizes
    61,173 of 424,075
  48. 48 $2

    Set for Life (#1736)

    #1736
    1 in 7.96 beats $2
    EV / ticket
    $1.41
    Any prize
    1 in 4.32
    Beats price
    1 in 7.96
    Top prizes
    1 of 2
  49. 49 $10

    Mystery Crossword (#1743)

    #1743
    1 in 8.01 beats $10
    EV / ticket
    $7.56
    Any prize
    1 in 3.55
    Beats price
    1 in 8.01
    Top prizes
    18 of 25
  50. 50 $10

    $50 or $100 (#1738)

    #1738
    1 in 8.08 beats $10
    EV / ticket
    $7.34
    Any prize
    1 in 8.08
    Beats price
    1 in 8.08
    Top prizes
    128,628 of 276,255
  51. 51 $1

    Festive Wishes

    #1750
    1 in 8.16 beats $1
    EV / ticket
    $0.65
    Any prize
    1 in 4.32
    Beats price
    1 in 8.16
    Top prizes
    85 of 85
    New
  52. 52 $5

    California Dreamin'

    #1680
    1 in 8.33 beats $5
    EV / ticket
    $3.63
    Any prize
    1 in 3.93
    Beats price
    1 in 8.33
    Top prizes
    5 of 12
  53. 53 $1

    Straight 8's

    #1674
    1 in 8.37 beats $1
    EV / ticket
    $0.67
    Any prize
    1 in 4.19
    Beats price
    1 in 8.37
    Top prizes
    22 of 90
  54. 54 $20

    Golden State Riches

    #1735
    1 in 8.90 beats $20
    EV / ticket
    $15.82
    Any prize
    1 in 2.89
    Beats price
    1 in 8.90
    Top prizes
    6 of 7
  55. 55 $10

    Mystery Crossword (#1708)

    #1708
    1 in 9.36 beats $10
    EV / ticket
    $7.13
    Any prize
    1 in 3.64
    Beats price
    1 in 9.36
    Top prizes
    5 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 55 games in a table
California Scratchers by Odds to Win More Than the Ticket Price
# Game Price Payout now EV / ticket Any-prize odds Cash odds Profit odds Top prize Top left 7-day
1. 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
2. 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
3. 2027 #1753 New $20 79.5% $15.90 1 in 3.03 1 in 3.03 1 in 4.32 $5,000,000 4 —
4. 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
5. $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
6. 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
7. 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
8. $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
9. 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
10. 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
11. 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
12. 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
13. 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
14. 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
15. 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
16. 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
17. 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
18. 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
19. 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
20. 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
21. 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
22. Holiday Delight #1751 New $5 70.3% $3.52 1 in 3.77 1 in 3.77 1 in 5.25 $250,000 10 —
23. 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
24. 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
25. 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
26. 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
27. 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
28. 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
29. 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
30. 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
31. 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
32. 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
33. 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
34. 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
35. 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
36. $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
37. 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 —
38. 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
39. 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
40. 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
41. 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
42. 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
43. Rockin' Riches #1727 $1 71.4% $0.71 1 in 3.61 1 in 3.61 1 in 7.03 $5,000 16 +0.7 pts
44. Ca$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
45. $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
46. $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
47. $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
48. 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
49. 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
50. $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
51. Festive Wishes #1750 New $1 65.5% $0.65 1 in 4.32 1 in 4.32 1 in 8.16 $5,000 85 —
52. 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
53. 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
54. 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
55. 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

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 profit odds calculated?
Profit odds count only prizes larger than what you paid for the ticket. Break-even prizes and free tickets are stripped out. One paid tier elsewhere sells this as "real odds"; here it is free, and every ticket is ranked by it.
Who should use the profit odds ranking?
For anyone who defines winning as walking away with more money than they started with. It ignores prize size beyond the threshold: a $1 profit and a $1,000,000 prize count the same.
Which California game is #1 on profit odds today?
Crossword Xtreme (#1726, $30) on October 25, 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 October 25, 2026 and are recomputed daily. Rankings move when prizes are claimed, especially large ones.

Other California rankings

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