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

Updated today September 9, 2026 · 54 games on sale

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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. Competitors sell this as "real odds"; it is free here.

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.

As of September 9, 2026, the California scratchers leading on profit odds are Crossword Xtreme ($30, 1 in 3.68 to win more than $30), Tripling Bonus Crossword ($3, 1 in 4.12 to win more than $3) and $1,000,000 Poker ($10, 1 in 4.42 to win more than $10).

  1. 1 $30

    Crossword Xtreme

    #1726
    1 in 3.68 beats $30
    EV / ticket
    $24.10
    Any prize
    1 in 2.68
    Beats price
    1 in 3.68
    Top prizes
    2 of 4
    Best profit odds
  2. 2 $3

    Tripling Bonus Crossword

    #1720
    1 in 4.12 beats $3
    EV / ticket
    $1.97
    Any prize
    1 in 3.26
    Beats price
    1 in 4.12
    Top prizes
    8 of 20
  3. 3 $10

    $1,000,000 Poker

    #1725
    1 in 4.42 beats $10
    EV / ticket
    $7.42
    Any prize
    1 in 3.48
    Beats price
    1 in 4.42
    Top prizes
    10 of 18
  4. 4 $10

    California Color Pop

    #1721
    1 in 4.54 beats $10
    EV / ticket
    $7.14
    Any prize
    1 in 3.57
    Beats price
    1 in 4.54
    Top prizes
    1 of 6
  5. 5 $5

    Cash Crush

    #1712
    1 in 4.57 beats $5
    EV / ticket
    $3.40
    Any prize
    1 in 4.57
    Beats price
    1 in 4.57
    Top prizes
    7 of 14
  6. 6 $10

    California Jackpot

    #1695
    1 in 4.65 beats $10
    EV / ticket
    $7.42
    Any prize
    1 in 3.37
    Beats price
    1 in 4.65
    Top prizes
    3 of 8
  7. 7 $10

    LOTERIA™ Grande

    #1704
    1 in 4.70 beats $10
    EV / ticket
    $7.65
    Any prize
    1 in 3.65
    Beats price
    1 in 4.70
    Top prizes
    3 of 6
  8. 8 $5

    Red, White & Blue 7's

    #1730
    1 in 4.82 beats $5
    EV / ticket
    $3.32
    Any prize
    1 in 4.82
    Beats price
    1 in 4.82
    Top prizes
    6 of 18
  9. 9 $10

    Neon Jackpot

    #1734
    1 in 4.84 beats $10
    EV / ticket
    $7.34
    Any prize
    1 in 3.51
    Beats price
    1 in 4.84
    Top prizes
    6 of 8
  10. 10 $5

    LOTERIA™ Extra!

    #1688
    1 in 4.84 beats $5
    EV / ticket
    $3.75
    Any prize
    1 in 2.97
    Beats price
    1 in 4.84
    Top prizes
    3 of 19
  11. 11 $10

    $1,000,000 Money Mania

    #1713
    1 in 4.93 beats $10
    EV / ticket
    $7.30
    Any prize
    1 in 3.54
    Beats price
    1 in 4.93
    Top prizes
    4 of 13
  12. 12 $3

    Fireball Bingo

    #1711
    1 in 4.98 beats $3
    EV / ticket
    $1.96
    Any prize
    1 in 3.53
    Beats price
    1 in 4.98
    Top prizes
    26 of 50
  13. 13 $20

    Show Me $5,000,000!

    #1678
    1 in 5.01 beats $20
    EV / ticket
    $15.68
    Any prize
    1 in 3.33
    Beats price
    1 in 5.01
    Top prizes
    2 of 5
  14. 14 $20

    100X The Cash

    #1722
    1 in 5.04 beats $20
    EV / ticket
    $15.68
    Any prize
    1 in 3.35
    Beats price
    1 in 5.04
    Top prizes
    3 of 6
  15. 15 $5

    Poker Nights

    #1694
    1 in 5.06 beats $5
    EV / ticket
    $3.59
    Any prize
    1 in 3.38
    Beats price
    1 in 5.06
    Top prizes
    4 of 40
  16. 16 $30

    200X

    #1740
    1 in 5.10 beats $30
    EV / ticket
    $23.27
    Any prize
    1 in 2.79
    Beats price
    1 in 5.10
    Top prizes
    4 of 5
  17. 17 $30

    7's

    #1692
    1 in 5.18 beats $30
    EV / ticket
    $23.79
    Any prize
    1 in 2.83
    Beats price
    1 in 5.18
    Top prizes
    2 of 5
  18. 18 $20

    MONOPOLY

    #1669
    1 in 5.22 beats $20
    EV / ticket
    $15.71
    Any prize
    1 in 3.48
    Beats price
    1 in 5.22
    Top prizes
    4 of 6
  19. 19 $5

    JAWS

    #1724
    1 in 5.30 beats $5
    EV / ticket
    $3.60
    Any prize
    1 in 3.76
    Beats price
    1 in 5.30
    Top prizes
    12 of 20
  20. 20 $3

    15X

    #1684
    1 in 5.30 beats $3
    EV / ticket
    $2.16
    Any prize
    1 in 3.08
    Beats price
    1 in 5.30
    Top prizes
    2 of 37
  21. 21 $5

    SuperLotto Plus® Multiplier

    #1733
    1 in 5.32 beats $5
    EV / ticket
    $3.11
    Any prize
    1 in 3.80
    Beats price
    1 in 5.32
    Top prizes
    8 of 13
  22. 22 $20

    Instant Prize Crossword

    #1590
    1 in 5.35 beats $20
    EV / ticket
    $15.50
    Any prize
    1 in 3.12
    Beats price
    1 in 5.35
    Top prizes
    9 of 27
  23. 23 $20

    Set for Life

    #1705
    1 in 5.38 beats $20
    EV / ticket
    $15.76
    Any prize
    1 in 3.58
    Beats price
    1 in 5.38
    Top prizes
    5 of 6
  24. 24 $5

    LOTERIA™ Extra!

    #1737
    1 in 5.39 beats $5
    EV / ticket
    $3.56
    Any prize
    1 in 3.49
    Beats price
    1 in 5.39
    Top prizes
    11 of 13
  25. 25 $20

    Instant Prize Crossword

    #1739
    1 in 5.48 beats $20
    EV / ticket
    $15.49
    Any prize
    1 in 3.21
    Beats price
    1 in 5.48
    Top prizes
    15 of 15
  26. 26 $20

    Red Carpet Riches

    #1714
    1 in 5.55 beats $20
    EV / ticket
    $15.13
    Any prize
    1 in 3.24
    Beats price
    1 in 5.55
    Top prizes
    6 of 12
  27. 27 $5

    MEGA Crossword

    #1717
    1 in 5.78 beats $5
    EV / ticket
    $3.43
    Any prize
    1 in 3.80
    Beats price
    1 in 5.78
    Top prizes
    17 of 35
  28. 28 $20

    Cash King

    #1664
    1 in 5.95 beats $20
    EV / ticket
    $15.21
    Any prize
    1 in 2.98
    Beats price
    1 in 5.95
    Top prizes
    2 of 6
  29. 29 $40

    Royal Jackpot

    #1718
    1 in 5.95 beats $40
    EV / ticket
    $31.53
    Any prize
    1 in 2.58
    Beats price
    1 in 5.95
    Top prizes
    3 of 5
  30. 30 $3

    LOTERIA™

    #1729
    1 in 6.02 beats $3
    EV / ticket
    $1.97
    Any prize
    1 in 3.75
    Beats price
    1 in 6.02
    Top prizes
    49 of 60
  31. 31 $20

    $5,000,000 Superstar

    #1709
    1 in 6.05 beats $20
    EV / ticket
    $15.69
    Any prize
    1 in 3.26
    Beats price
    1 in 6.05
    Top prizes
    1 of 5
  32. 32 $5

    Full of 500's

    #1742
    1 in 6.09 beats $5
    EV / ticket
    $3.52
    Any prize
    1 in 4.40
    Beats price
    1 in 6.09
    Top prizes
    22,918 of 26,250
    New
  33. 33 $20

    $5,000,000 Extreme Cash

    #1744
    1 in 6.14 beats $20
    EV / ticket
    $15.27
    Any prize
    1 in 3.07
    Beats price
    1 in 6.14
    Top prizes
    4 of 4
    New
  34. 34 $20

    100X

    #1696
    1 in 6.33 beats $20
    EV / ticket
    $16.14
    Any prize
    1 in 3.17
    Beats price
    1 in 6.33
    Top prizes
    3 of 6
  35. 35 $2

    10X The Cash

    #1719
    1 in 6.44 beats $2
    EV / ticket
    $1.41
    Any prize
    1 in 3.60
    Beats price
    1 in 6.44
    Top prizes
    4 of 20
  36. 36 $10

    Power 10's

    #1686
    1 in 6.65 beats $10
    EV / ticket
    $6.66
    Any prize
    1 in 3.43
    Beats price
    1 in 6.65
    Top prizes
    1 of 14
  37. 37 $2

    GOOOAAAL!

    #1728
    1 in 6.85 beats $2
    EV / ticket
    $1.32
    Any prize
    1 in 4.01
    Beats price
    1 in 6.85
    Top prizes
    11 of 20
  38. 38 $2

    Dominoes

    #1723
    1 in 6.86 beats $2
    EV / ticket
    $1.33
    Any prize
    1 in 4.01
    Beats price
    1 in 6.86
    Top prizes
    10 of 16
  39. 39 $2

    MONOPOLY

    #1665
    1 in 6.88 beats $2
    EV / ticket
    $1.33
    Any prize
    1 in 4.02
    Beats price
    1 in 6.88
    Top prizes
    15 of 28
  40. 40 $5

    Winner Winner Chicken Dinner

    #1632
    1 in 6.90 beats $5
    EV / ticket
    $3.61
    Any prize
    1 in 4.32
    Beats price
    1 in 6.90
    Top prizes
    2 of 15
  41. 41 $2

    Planetary Payout

    #1741
    1 in 7.00 beats $2
    EV / ticket
    $1.30
    Any prize
    1 in 4.13
    Beats price
    1 in 7.00
    Top prizes
    20 of 20
    New
  42. 42 $40

    40 Years of Play!

    #1660
    1 in 7.35 beats $40
    EV / ticket
    $31.71
    Any prize
    1 in 3.07
    Beats price
    1 in 7.35
    Top prizes
    1 of 7
  43. 43 $2

    Ca$h Doubler

    #1732
    1 in 7.44 beats $2
    EV / ticket
    $1.30
    Any prize
    1 in 4.20
    Beats price
    1 in 7.44
    Top prizes
    9 of 15
  44. 44 $1

    The Lucky Spot!

    #1555
    1 in 7.72 beats $1
    EV / ticket
    $0.67
    Any prize
    1 in 4.17
    Beats price
    1 in 7.72
    Top prizes
    27 of 125
  45. 45 $1

    Rockin' Riches

    #1727
    1 in 7.75 beats $1
    EV / ticket
    $0.67
    Any prize
    1 in 4.03
    Beats price
    1 in 7.75
    Top prizes
    43 of 105
  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
    282,409 of 467,736
  47. 47 $20

    $100 or $200

    #1687
    1 in 7.91 beats $20
    EV / ticket
    $15.27
    Any prize
    1 in 7.91
    Beats price
    1 in 7.91
    Top prizes
    64,766 of 424,075
  48. 48 $10

    Mystery Crossword

    #1743
    1 in 7.92 beats $10
    EV / ticket
    $7.61
    Any prize
    1 in 3.52
    Beats price
    1 in 7.92
    Top prizes
    24 of 25
    New
  49. 49 $10

    $50 or $100

    #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
    191,373 of 276,255
  50. 50 $2

    Set for Life

    #1736
    1 in 8.31 beats $2
    EV / ticket
    $1.40
    Any prize
    1 in 4.57
    Beats price
    1 in 8.31
    Top prizes
    2 of 2
  51. 51 $5

    California Dreamin'

    #1680
    1 in 8.32 beats $5
    EV / ticket
    $3.63
    Any prize
    1 in 3.93
    Beats price
    1 in 8.32
    Top prizes
    5 of 12
  52. 52 $1

    Straight 8's

    #1674
    1 in 8.35 beats $1
    EV / ticket
    $0.67
    Any prize
    1 in 4.19
    Beats price
    1 in 8.35
    Top prizes
    22 of 90
  53. 53 $20

    Golden State Riches

    #1735
    1 in 8.91 beats $20
    EV / ticket
    $15.69
    Any prize
    1 in 2.89
    Beats price
    1 in 8.91
    Top prizes
    6 of 7
  54. 54 $10

    Mystery Crossword

    #1708
    1 in 9.37 beats $10
    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
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 80.3% $24.10 1 in 2.68 1 in 3.67 1 in 3.68 $7,000,000 2 —
2. Tripling Bonus Crossword #1720 $3 65.7% $1.97 1 in 3.26 1 in 4.10 1 in 4.12 $20,000 8 —
3. $1,000,000 Poker #1725 $10 74.2% $7.42 1 in 3.48 1 in 4.40 1 in 4.42 $1,000,000 10 —
4. California Color Pop #1721 $10 71.4% $7.14 1 in 3.57 1 in 4.53 1 in 4.54 $1,000,000 1 —
5. Cash Crush #1712 $5 68.1% $3.40 1 in 4.57 1 in 4.57 1 in 4.57 $250,000 7 —
6. California Jackpot #1695 $10 74.2% $7.42 1 in 3.37 1 in 3.90 1 in 4.65 $1,000,000 3 +0.6 pts
7. LOTERIA™ Grande #1704 $10 76.5% $7.65 1 in 3.65 1 in 4.69 1 in 4.70 $1,000,000 3 —
8. Red, White & Blue 7's #1730 $5 66.3% $3.32 1 in 4.82 1 in 4.82 1 in 4.82 $250,000 6 —
9. Neon Jackpot #1734 $10 73.4% $7.34 1 in 3.51 1 in 4.07 1 in 4.84 $1,000,000 6 —
10. LOTERIA™ Extra! #1688 $5 75.0% $3.75 1 in 2.97 1 in 4.75 1 in 4.84 $100,000 3 +4.1 pts
11. $1,000,000 Money Mania #1713 $10 73.0% $7.30 1 in 3.54 1 in 4.12 1 in 4.93 $1,000,000 4 —
12. Fireball Bingo #1711 $3 65.5% $1.96 1 in 3.53 1 in 4.98 1 in 4.98 $20,000 26 —
13. Show Me $5,000,000! #1678 $20 78.4% $15.68 1 in 3.33 1 in 5.00 1 in 5.01 $5,000,000 2 +0.4 pts
14. 100X The Cash #1722 $20 78.4% $15.68 1 in 3.35 1 in 5.05 1 in 5.04 $5,000,000 3 —
15. Poker Nights #1694 $5 71.8% $3.59 1 in 3.38 1 in 5.02 1 in 5.06 $75,000 4 +2.0 pts
16. 200X #1740 $30 77.6% $23.27 1 in 2.79 1 in 2.79 1 in 5.10 $10,000,000 4 —
17. 7's #1692 $30 79.3% $23.79 1 in 2.83 1 in 2.83 1 in 5.18 $10,000,000 2 -0.0 pts
18. MONOPOLY #1669 $20 78.6% $15.71 1 in 3.48 1 in 5.25 1 in 5.22 $5,000,000 4 +0.4 pts
19. JAWS #1724 $5 72.0% $3.60 1 in 3.76 1 in 5.29 1 in 5.30 $500,000 12 —
20. 15X #1684 $3 72.0% $2.16 1 in 3.08 1 in 5.11 1 in 5.30 $30,000 2 +6.6 pts
21. SuperLotto Plus® Multiplier #1733 $5 62.2% $3.11 1 in 3.80 1 in 3.80 1 in 5.32 $500,000 8 —
22. Instant Prize Crossword #1590 $20 77.5% $15.50 1 in 3.12 1 in 5.31 1 in 5.35 $2,000,000 9 +0.4 pts
23. Set for Life #1705 $20 78.8% $15.76 1 in 3.58 1 in 5.42 1 in 5.38 $200,000 5 —
24. LOTERIA™ Extra! #1737 $5 71.2% $3.56 1 in 3.49 1 in 5.39 1 in 5.39 $100,000 11 —
25. Instant Prize Crossword #1739 $20 77.5% $15.49 1 in 3.21 1 in 5.47 1 in 5.48 $2,000,000 15 —
26. Red Carpet Riches #1714 $20 75.7% $15.13 1 in 3.24 1 in 5.54 1 in 5.55 $2,000,000 6 —
27. MEGA Crossword #1717 $5 68.7% $3.43 1 in 3.80 1 in 5.79 1 in 5.78 $75,000 17 —
28. Cash King #1664 $20 76.1% $15.21 1 in 2.98 1 in 2.98 1 in 5.95 $5,000,000 2 +0.2 pts
29. Royal Jackpot #1718 $40 78.8% $31.53 1 in 2.58 1 in 3.42 1 in 5.95 $15,000,000 3 —
30. LOTERIA™ #1729 $3 65.5% $1.97 1 in 3.75 1 in 6.02 1 in 6.02 $30,000 49 —
31. $5,000,000 Superstar #1709 $20 78.4% $15.69 1 in 3.26 1 in 5.96 1 in 6.05 $5,000,000 1 —
32. Full of 500's #1742 New $5 70.5% $3.52 1 in 4.40 1 in 6.08 1 in 6.09 $500 22,918 —
33. $5,000,000 Extreme Cash #1744 New $20 76.4% $15.27 1 in 3.07 1 in 3.07 1 in 6.14 $5,000,000 4 —
34. 100X #1696 $20 80.7% $16.14 1 in 3.17 1 in 3.17 1 in 6.33 $5,000,000 3 +3.9 pts
35. 10X The Cash #1719 $2 70.6% $1.41 1 in 3.60 1 in 6.35 1 in 6.44 $30,000 4 —
36. Power 10's #1686 $10 66.6% $6.66 1 in 3.43 1 in 6.65 1 in 6.65 $1,000,000 1 -4.3 pts
37. GOOOAAAL! #1728 $2 65.9% $1.32 1 in 4.01 1 in 6.82 1 in 6.85 $20,000 11 —
38. Dominoes #1723 $2 66.6% $1.33 1 in 4.01 1 in 6.84 1 in 6.86 $30,000 10 —
39. MONOPOLY #1665 $2 66.3% $1.33 1 in 4.02 1 in 6.86 1 in 6.88 $30,000 15 +0.4 pts
40. Winner Winner Chicken Dinner #1632 $5 72.2% $3.61 1 in 4.32 1 in 6.81 1 in 6.90 $250,000 2 +0.5 pts
41. Planetary Payout #1741 New $2 65.1% $1.30 1 in 4.13 1 in 7.01 1 in 7.00 $20,000 20 —
42. 40 Years of Play! #1660 $40 79.3% $31.71 1 in 3.07 1 in 3.07 1 in 7.35 $15,000,000 1 +0.8 pts
43. Ca$h Doubler #1732 $2 64.9% $1.30 1 in 4.20 1 in 7.42 1 in 7.44 $20,000 9 —
44. The Lucky Spot! #1555 $1 67.4% $0.67 1 in 4.17 1 in 7.55 1 in 7.72 $1,000 27 +0.4 pts
45. Rockin' Riches #1727 $1 67.3% $0.67 1 in 4.03 1 in 7.68 1 in 7.75 $5,000 43 —
46. $100 or $200 Frenzy #1731 $20 76.5% $15.29 1 in 7.89 1 in 7.89 1 in 7.89 $200 282,409 —
47. $100 or $200 #1687 $20 76.4% $15.27 1 in 7.91 1 in 7.91 1 in 7.91 $200 64,766 -0.1 pts
48. Mystery Crossword #1743 New $10 76.1% $7.61 1 in 3.52 1 in 7.96 1 in 7.92 $750,000 24 —
49. $50 or $100 #1738 $10 73.4% $7.34 1 in 8.08 1 in 8.08 1 in 8.08 $100 191,373 —
50. Set for Life #1736 $2 70.2% $1.40 1 in 4.57 1 in 8.32 1 in 8.31 $4,000 2 —
51. California Dreamin' #1680 $5 72.5% $3.63 1 in 3.93 1 in 5.55 1 in 8.32 $555,555 5 +3.3 pts
52. Straight 8's #1674 $1 67.5% $0.67 1 in 4.19 1 in 8.18 1 in 8.35 $888 22 +4.0 pts
53. Golden State Riches #1735 $20 78.4% $15.69 1 in 2.89 1 in 4.07 1 in 8.91 $5,000,000 6 —
54. Mystery Crossword #1708 $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 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. Competitors sell this as "real odds"; it is free here.
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 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.

Other California rankings

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