New Jersey Scratch-Offs with the Best Odds of Winning $1,000 or More (October 2026)
As of October 25, 2026, your best shot at $1,000+ for the money in New Jersey: Ca$h Money ($5). 1 in 28,421 wins $1,000+. Best odds on a single ticket: First Class Fortunes ($25), 1 in 9,291. Chasing $1 million? $1,000,000 Spectacular (#01938, $10), 1 in 2,244,207. 30 prizes that big are still out there across 12 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: Crossword Xtreme (#01981, $30). 1 in 4.85 wins $50+. 8,736,293 prizes this size still out there across 55 games under $50. 2 of the top 10 have better odds now than on launch day.
| # Game | Price | Odds now | Cost per win | Left |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Crossword Xtreme (#01981) $30 ticket · 170,400 left | $30 | 1 in 4.851 in 5.15 at launch | $145 | 170,400of 351,390 |
| 2. $1,000,000 Payday $30 ticket · 1,743,993 left | $30 | 1 in 5.071 in 5.00 at launch | $152 | 1,743,993of 1,852,001 |
| 3. $1,000,000 Ultimate Spectacul $30 ticket · 612,884 left | $30 | 1 in 5.141 in 4.96 at launch | $154 | 612,884of 1,891,941 |
| 4. Jackpot Millions $30 ticket · 635,436 left | $30 | 1 in 5.311 in 5.16 at launch | $159 | 635,436of 1,415,117 |
| 5. Jersey Riches $30 ticket · 628,587 left | $30 | 1 in 5.431 in 5.33 at launch | $163 | 628,587of 1,235,654 |
| 6. AC Night$ $10 ticket · 76,529 left | $10 | 1 in 17.31 in 16.6 at launch | $173 | 76,529of 223,387 |
| 7. 100X $20 ticket · 328,316 left | $20 | 1 in 9.131 in 9.13 at launch | $183 | 328,316of 807,741 |
| 8. Crossword Bonanza (#01976) $20 ticket · 119,035 left | $20 | 1 in 9.151 in 9.09 at launch | $183 | 119,035of 271,776 |
| 9. $5,000,000 Fortune $30 ticket · 288,165 left | $30 | 1 in 6.201 in 5.63 at launch | $186 | 288,165of 1,247,735 |
| 10. The Shore Thing $10 ticket · 63,102 left | $10 | 1 in 19.31 in 19.1 at launch | $193 | 63,102of 194,102 |
| 11. $50,000,000 Fast Cash $20 ticket · 140,662 left | $20 | 1 in 9.691 in 9.70 at launch | $194 | 140,662of 410,568 |
| 13. First Class Fortunes $25 ticket · 557,745 left | $25 | 1 in 8.061 in 7.82 at launch | $202 | 557,745of 710,648 |
| 16. $250,000 Crossword (#01996) $10 ticket · 107,919 left | $10 | 1 in 21.31 in 20.6 at launch | $213 | 107,919of 177,739 |
| 20. Golden Riches Bingo $5 ticket · 74,579 left | $5 | 1 in 44.81 in 44.8 at launch | $224 | 74,579of 103,334 |
| 23. Super Crossword (#01975) $5 ticket · 65,351 left | $5 | 1 in 46.31 in 44.4 at launch | $232 | 65,351of 125,011 |
| 28. Ca$h Money $5 ticket · 46,303 left | $5 | 1 in 50.31 in 52.0 at launch | $252 | 46,303of 91,504 |
| 45. Big Money Spectacular (#01979) $2 ticket · 36,449 left | $2 | 1 in 293.81 in 292.2 at launch | $588 | 36,449of 43,850 |
| 47. Money Mania $2 ticket · 3,901 left | $2 | 1 in 326.71 in 302.7 at launch | $653 | 3,901of 15,511 |
| 49. Birthday Surprise (#01904) $2 ticket · 2,450 left | $2 | 1 in 495.41 in 396.3 at launch | $991 | 2,450of 8,933 |
| 50. LOTERIA (#01982) $3 ticket · 8,285 left | $3 | 1 in 349.21 in 364.0 at launch | $1,048 | 8,285of 15,538 |
| 52. Crossword (#01980) $3 ticket · 25,580 left | $3 | 1 in 434.81 in 429.3 at launch | $1,304 | 25,580of 32,733 |
| 54. Loose Change (#01978) $1 ticket · 506 left | $1 | 1 in 4,6491 in 4,288 at launch | $4,649 | 506of 2,007 |
Best shot at $100 or more
Best value: $50,000,000 Fast Cash ($20). 1 in 9.69 wins $100+. 3,869,310 prizes this size still out there across 55 games under $100. 3 of the top 10 have better odds now than on launch day.
| # Game | Price | Odds now | Cost per win | Left |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. $50,000,000 Fast Cash $20 ticket · 140,662 left | $20 | 1 in 9.691 in 9.70 at launch | $194 | 140,662of 410,568 |
| 2. $1,000,000 Payday $30 ticket · 761,924 left | $30 | 1 in 11.61 in 11.5 at launch | $348 | 761,924of 809,246 |
| 3. Jersey Riches $30 ticket · 293,649 left | $30 | 1 in 11.61 in 11.4 at launch | $348 | 293,649of 576,956 |
| 4. Cash In A Flash $10 ticket · 24,395 left | $10 | 1 in 36.11 in 35.7 at launch | $361 | 24,395of 103,387 |
| 5. Crossword Xtreme (#01981) $30 ticket · 67,590 left | $30 | 1 in 12.21 in 13.0 at launch | $367 | 67,590of 139,806 |
| 6. 100X $20 ticket · 160,684 left | $20 | 1 in 18.61 in 18.5 at launch | $373 | 160,684of 397,985 |
| 7. Black Opal 7's $20 ticket · 317,459 left | $20 | 1 in 18.81 in 19.2 at launch | $377 | 317,459of 379,449 |
| 8. Jackpot Millions $30 ticket · 266,787 left | $30 | 1 in 12.71 in 12.3 at launch | $380 | 266,787of 593,949 |
| 9. $1,000,000 Ultimate Spectacul $30 ticket · 232,769 left | $30 | 1 in 13.51 in 13.0 at launch | $406 | 232,769of 719,878 |
| 10. $1 Million Premier Ca$h $20 ticket · 261,404 left | $20 | 1 in 20.51 in 19.3 at launch | $410 | 261,404of 409,243 |
| 14. Super Crossword (#01975) $5 ticket · 33,596 left | $5 | 1 in 90.11 in 86.3 at launch | $450 | 33,596of 64,389 |
| 16. $1,000,000 Spectacular (#01938) $10 ticket · 48,985 left | $10 | 1 in 45.81 in 45.0 at launch | $458 | 48,985of 217,147 |
| 17. $50,000 Jumbo Bucks $10 ticket · 57,715 left | $10 | 1 in 47.41 in 46.4 at launch | $474 | 57,715of 159,543 |
| 19. First Class Fortunes $25 ticket · 230,767 left | $25 | 1 in 19.51 in 18.9 at launch | $487 | 230,767of 293,929 |
| 21. Super Crossword (#01954) $5 ticket · 5,200 left | $5 | 1 in 105.91 in 86.2 at launch | $530 | 5,200of 63,233 |
| 29. $500 Cash Craze $5 ticket · 5,537 left | $5 | 1 in 210.61 in 202.7 at launch | $1,053 | 5,537of 26,821 |
| 34. Crossword (#01980) $3 ticket · 25,580 left | $3 | 1 in 434.81 in 429.3 at launch | $1,304 | 25,580of 32,733 |
| 48. Big Money Spectacular (#01979) $2 ticket · 6,747 left | $2 | 1 in 1,5871 in 1,581 at launch | $3,174 | 6,747of 8,108 |
| 49. LOTERIA (#01982) $3 ticket · 2,455 left | $3 | 1 in 1,1781 in 1,234 at launch | $3,535 | 2,455of 4,583 |
| 50. Loose Change (#01978) $1 ticket · 506 left | $1 | 1 in 4,6491 in 4,288 at launch | $4,649 | 506of 2,007 |
| 51. Birthday Surprise (#01904) $2 ticket · 518 left | $2 | 1 in 2,3431 in 1,850 at launch | $4,686 | 518of 1,914 |
| 52. It Takes 2 $2 ticket · 948 left | $2 | 1 in 2,4181 in 2,344 at launch | $4,837 | 948of 3,158 |
Best shot at $600 or more
$600 is the claim-office line. In most states, wins from about $600 up are paid by the New Jersey Lottery, not at the counter. Bring the signed ticket and ID.
Best value: Ca$h Money ($5). 1 in 28,421 wins $600+. Best single-ticket odds: First Class Fortunes ($25), 1 in 9,291. 3,967 prizes this size still out there across 51 games under $600. 8 of the top 10 have better odds now than on launch day.
| # Game | Price | Odds now | Cost per win | Left |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Ca$h Money $5 ticket · 82 left | $5 | 1 in 28,4211 in 28,641 at launch | $142,106 | 82of 166 |
| 2. Chocolate Cash $5 ticket · 61 left | $5 | 1 in 35,8461 in 38,617 at launch | $179,228 | 61of 128 |
| 3. Jersey Pop $5 ticket · 29 left | $5 | 1 in 38,5761 in 59,256 at launch | $192,880 | 29of 81 |
| 4. $1,000,000 Spectacular (#01938) $10 ticket · 111 left | $10 | 1 in 20,2181 in 20,860 at launch | $202,181 | 111of 468 |
| 5. First Class Fortunes $25 ticket · 484 left | $25 | 1 in 9,2911 in 9,289 at launch | $232,285 | 484of 598 |
| 6. Birthday Surprise (#01904) $2 ticket · 10 left | $2 | 1 in 121,3661 in 131,111 at launch | $242,733 | 10of 27 |
| 7. Mega Hot 7's $20 ticket · 228 left | $20 | 1 in 12,6811 in 12,974 at launch | $253,612 | 228of 564 |
| 8. Black Opal 7's $20 ticket · 471 left | $20 | 1 in 12,6991 in 13,126 at launch | $253,972 | 471of 556 |
| 9. 100X Cash Blitz $20 ticket · 110 left | $20 | 1 in 13,1431 in 11,489 at launch | $262,864 | 110of 642 |
| 10. LOTERIA Grande (#01969) $5 ticket · 58 left | $5 | 1 in 59,2201 in 61,774 at launch | $296,102 | 58of 76 |
| 11. It Takes 2 $2 ticket · 15 left | $2 | 1 in 152,8431 in 139,690 at launch | $305,686 | 15of 53 |
| 21. Jackpot Millions $30 ticket · 223 left | $30 | 1 in 15,1371 in 14,897 at launch | $454,119 | 223of 490 |
| 23. Jersey Riches $30 ticket · 209 left | $30 | 1 in 16,3191 in 16,222 at launch | $489,564 | 209of 406 |
| 25. Big Money Spectacular (#01979) $2 ticket · 42 left | $2 | 1 in 254,9331 in 241,794 at launch | $509,865 | 42of 53 |
| 29. $50,000 Jumbo Bucks $10 ticket · 47 left | $10 | 1 in 58,1651 in 60,736 at launch | $581,655 | 47of 122 |
| 30. $1,000,000 Ultimate Spectacul $30 ticket · 155 left | $30 | 1 in 20,3411 in 19,703 at launch | $610,219 | 155of 476 |
| 33. $250,000 Crossword (#01965) $10 ticket · 4 left | $10 | 1 in 69,6111 in 92,668 at launch | $696,109 | 4of 40 |
| 39. Crossword (#01980) $3 ticket · 34 left | $3 | 1 in 327,0881 in 334,605 at launch | $981,263 | 34of 42 |
| 51. LOTERIA (#01982) $3 ticket · 1 left | $3 | 1 in 2,892,9851 in 1,413,950 at launch | $8.7M | 1of 4 |
Best shot at $1,000 or more
Best value: Ca$h Money ($5). 1 in 28,421 wins $1,000+. Best single-ticket odds: First Class Fortunes ($25), 1 in 9,291. 3,967 prizes this size still out there across 51 games under $1,000. 8 of the top 10 have better odds now than on launch day.
| # Game | Price | Odds now | Cost per win | Left |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Ca$h Money $5 ticket · 82 left | $5 | 1 in 28,4211 in 28,641 at launch | $142,106 | 82of 166 |
| 2. Chocolate Cash $5 ticket · 61 left | $5 | 1 in 35,8461 in 38,617 at launch | $179,228 | 61of 128 |
| 3. Jersey Pop $5 ticket · 29 left | $5 | 1 in 38,5761 in 59,256 at launch | $192,880 | 29of 81 |
| 4. $1,000,000 Spectacular (#01938) $10 ticket · 111 left | $10 | 1 in 20,2181 in 20,860 at launch | $202,181 | 111of 468 |
| 5. First Class Fortunes $25 ticket · 484 left | $25 | 1 in 9,2911 in 9,289 at launch | $232,285 | 484of 598 |
| 6. Birthday Surprise (#01904) $2 ticket · 10 left | $2 | 1 in 121,3661 in 131,111 at launch | $242,733 | 10of 27 |
| 7. Mega Hot 7's $20 ticket · 228 left | $20 | 1 in 12,6811 in 12,974 at launch | $253,612 | 228of 564 |
| 8. Black Opal 7's $20 ticket · 471 left | $20 | 1 in 12,6991 in 13,126 at launch | $253,972 | 471of 556 |
| 9. 100X Cash Blitz $20 ticket · 110 left | $20 | 1 in 13,1431 in 11,489 at launch | $262,864 | 110of 642 |
| 10. LOTERIA Grande (#01969) $5 ticket · 58 left | $5 | 1 in 59,2201 in 61,774 at launch | $296,102 | 58of 76 |
| 11. It Takes 2 $2 ticket · 15 left | $2 | 1 in 152,8431 in 139,690 at launch | $305,686 | 15of 53 |
| 21. Jackpot Millions $30 ticket · 223 left | $30 | 1 in 15,1371 in 14,897 at launch | $454,119 | 223of 490 |
| 23. Jersey Riches $30 ticket · 209 left | $30 | 1 in 16,3191 in 16,222 at launch | $489,564 | 209of 406 |
| 25. Big Money Spectacular (#01979) $2 ticket · 42 left | $2 | 1 in 254,9331 in 241,794 at launch | $509,865 | 42of 53 |
| 29. $50,000 Jumbo Bucks $10 ticket · 47 left | $10 | 1 in 58,1651 in 60,736 at launch | $581,655 | 47of 122 |
| 30. $1,000,000 Ultimate Spectacul $30 ticket · 155 left | $30 | 1 in 20,3411 in 19,703 at launch | $610,219 | 155of 476 |
| 33. $250,000 Crossword (#01965) $10 ticket · 4 left | $10 | 1 in 69,6111 in 92,668 at launch | $696,109 | 4of 40 |
| 39. Crossword (#01980) $3 ticket · 34 left | $3 | 1 in 327,0881 in 334,605 at launch | $981,263 | 34of 42 |
| 51. LOTERIA (#01982) $3 ticket · 1 left | $3 | 1 in 2,892,9851 in 1,413,950 at launch | $8.7M | 1of 4 |
Best shot at $10,000 or more
Best value: Birthday Surprise (#01904, $2). 1 in 606,831 wins $10,000+. Best single-ticket odds: Crossword Bonanza (#01976, $20), 1 in 90,729. 427 prizes this size still out there across 51 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. Birthday Surprise (#01904) $2 ticket · 2 left | $2 | 1 in 606,8311 in 1,180,000 at launch | $1.2M | 2of 3 |
| 2. $50,000 Jumbo Bucks $10 ticket · 20 left | $10 | 1 in 136,6891 in 148,197 at launch | $1.4M | 20of 50 |
| 3. Jersey Dog $5 ticket · 6 left | $5 | 1 in 300,8921 in 535,107 at launch | $1.5M | 6of 9 |
| 4. It Takes 2 $2 ticket · 3 left | $2 | 1 in 764,2151 in 1,233,925 at launch | $1.5M | 3of 6 |
| 5. Win For Life! (#01948) $5 ticket · 11 left | $5 | 1 in 349,8111 in 432,580 at launch | $1.7M | 11of 30 |
| 6. Crossword Bonanza (#01976) $20 ticket · 12 left | $20 | 1 in 90,7291 in 107,434 at launch | $1.8M | 12of 23 |
| 7. Mega Hot 7's $20 ticket · 31 left | $20 | 1 in 93,2641 in 104,534 at launch | $1.9M | 31of 70 |
| 8. Sapphire 7's $2 ticket · 3 left | $2 | 1 in 973,5021 in 1,285,350 at launch | $1.9M | 3of 4 |
| 9. Crossword (#01980) $3 ticket · 16 left | $3 | 1 in 695,0611 in 702,670 at launch | $2.1M | 16of 20 |
| 10. $250,000 Crossword (#01996) $10 ticket · 11 left | $10 | 1 in 209,0171 in 229,262 at launch | $2.1M | 11of 16 |
| 11. Black Opal 7's $20 ticket · 52 left | $20 | 1 in 115,0201 in 115,845 at launch | $2.3M | 52of 63 |
| 13. Super Crossword (#01954) $5 ticket · 1 left | $5 | 1 in 550,9301 in 908,500 at launch | $2.8M | 1of 6 |
| 14. $250,000 Crossword (#01965) $10 ticket · 1 left | $10 | 1 in 278,4441 in 231,671 at launch | $2.8M | 1of 16 |
| 15. Jackpot Millions $30 ticket · 33 left | $30 | 1 in 102,2911 in 105,791 at launch | $3.1M | 33of 69 |
| 21. First Class Fortunes $25 ticket · 27 left | $25 | 1 in 166,5571 in 168,331 at launch | $4.2M | 27of 33 |
| 34. $5,000,000 Fortune $30 ticket · 9 left | $30 | 1 in 198,5791 in 213,044 at launch | $6.0M | 9of 33 |
| 36. Crossword Xtreme (#01981) $30 ticket · 4 left | $30 | 1 in 206,4991 in 150,942 at launch | $6.2M | 4of 12 |
| 43. LOTERIA (#01982) $3 ticket · 1 left | $3 | 1 in 2,892,9851 in 1,413,950 at launch | $8.7M | 1of 4 |
Best shot at $100,000 or more
Best value: $250,000 Crossword (#01965, $10). 1 in 278,444 wins $100,000+. 77 prizes this size still out there across 40 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. $250,000 Crossword (#01965) $10 ticket · 1 left | $10 | 1 in 278,4441 in 617,790 at launch | $2.8M | 1of 6 |
| 2. Goooalll! For The Win $5 ticket · 2 left | $5 | 1 in 895,9621 in 925,875 at launch | $4.5M | 2of 4 |
| 3. Jersey Dog $5 ticket · 2 left | $5 | 1 in 902,6751 in 1,605,320 at launch | $4.5M | 2of 3 |
| 4. $250,000 Crossword (#01996) $10 ticket · 5 left | $10 | 1 in 459,8361 in 611,365 at launch | $4.6M | 5of 6 |
| 5. Emerald 7's $5 ticket · 3 left | $5 | 1 in 934,0081 in 1,185,030 at launch | $4.7M | 3of 4 |
| 6. Chocolate Cash $5 ticket · 2 left | $5 | 1 in 1,093,2901 in 1,235,745 at launch | $5.5M | 2of 4 |
| 7. Jersey Pop $5 ticket · 1 left | $5 | 1 in 1,118,7061 in 1,599,900 at launch | $5.6M | 1of 3 |
| 8. LOTERIA Grande (#01969) $5 ticket · 3 left | $5 | 1 in 1,144,9291 in 1,564,940 at launch | $5.7M | 3of 3 |
| 9. $500 Cash Craze $5 ticket · 1 left | $5 | 1 in 1,166,0301 in 1,359,225 at launch | $5.8M | 1of 4 |
| 10. Poker Nights $5 ticket · 2 left | $5 | 1 in 1,223,8001 in 1,218,210 at launch | $6.1M | 2of 4 |
| 11. Cash Fever $10 ticket · 2 left | $10 | 1 in 675,3551 in 1,235,560 at launch | $6.8M | 2of 3 |
| 21. Quarter Million Ca$h $20 ticket · 6 left | $20 | 1 in 673,8781 in 821,047 at launch | $13.5M | 6of 9 |
| 25. Crossword Bonanza (#01976) $20 ticket · 1 left | $20 | 1 in 1,088,7501 in 823,660 at launch | $21.8M | 1of 3 |
| 27. $1,000,000 Ultimate Spectacul $30 ticket · 4 left | $30 | 1 in 788,1991 in 1,042,078 at launch | $23.6M | 4of 9 |
| 28. Crossword Xtreme (#01981) $30 ticket · 1 left | $30 | 1 in 825,9951 in 603,767 at launch | $24.8M | 1of 3 |
| 29. 100X Cash Blitz $20 ticket · 1 left | $20 | 1 in 1,445,7511 in 2,458,660 at launch | $28.9M | 1of 3 |
| 30. $1,000,000 Payday $30 ticket · 9 left | $30 | 1 in 981,9691 in 1,029,858 at launch | $29.5M | 9of 9 |
| 33. First Class Fortunes $25 ticket · 3 left | $25 | 1 in 1,499,0131 in 1,851,640 at launch | $37.5M | 3of 3 |
Best shot at $1 million or more
Best value: $1,000,000 Spectacular (#01938, $10). 1 in 2,244,207 wins $1 million+. Best single-ticket odds: $1,000,000 Ultimate Spectacul ($30), 1 in 788,199. 30 prizes this size still out there across 12 games under $1 million. 9 of the top 10 have better odds now than on launch day.
| # Game | Price | Odds now | Cost per win | Left |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. $1,000,000 Spectacular (#01938) $10 ticket · 1 left | $10 | 1 in 2,244,2071 in 2,440,628 at launch | $22.4M | 1of 4 |
| 2. $1,000,000 Ultimate Spectacul $30 ticket · 4 left | $30 | 1 in 788,1991 in 1,042,078 at launch | $23.6M | 4of 9 |
| 3. 100X Cash Blitz $20 ticket · 1 left | $20 | 1 in 1,445,7511 in 2,458,660 at launch | $28.9M | 1of 3 |
| 4. $1,000,000 Payday $30 ticket · 9 left | $30 | 1 in 981,9691 in 1,029,858 at launch | $29.5M | 9of 9 |
| 5. $1 Million Premier Ca$h $20 ticket · 3 left | $20 | 1 in 1,786,0611 in 2,635,433 at launch | $35.7M | 3of 3 |
| 6. First Class Fortunes $25 ticket · 3 left | $25 | 1 in 1,499,0131 in 1,851,640 at launch | $37.5M | 3of 3 |
| 7. Jackpot Millions $30 ticket · 2 left | $30 | 1 in 1,687,8091 in 2,433,193 at launch | $50.6M | 2of 3 |
| 8. Jersey Riches $30 ticket · 2 left | $30 | 1 in 1,705,3141 in 2,195,347 at launch | $51.2M | 2of 3 |
| 9. $5,000,000 Fortune $30 ticket · 1 left | $30 | 1 in 1,787,2111 in 2,343,487 at launch | $53.6M | 1of 3 |
| 10. Mega Hot 7's $20 ticket · 1 left | $20 | 1 in 2,891,1811 in 2,439,133 at launch | $57.8M | 1of 3 |
New Jersey scratch-offs by prize size: common questions
- Which New Jersey scratch-off has the best odds of winning $1,000 or more?
- For the money, Ca$h Money ($5): 1 in 28,421 wins $1,000+ as of October 25, 2026. On a single ticket, First Class Fortunes ($25) does better, 1 in 9,291, 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 2 games whose current 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 New Jersey scratch-off?
- As good as 1 in 9.69 on $50,000,000 Fast Cash ($20), and 1 in 105.3 on a typical game. Those are today's odds, from the prizes still left, not the ones printed at launch.
- Which New Jersey scratch-off gives the best chance of winning $1 million or more?
- On a single ticket, $1,000,000 Ultimate Spectacul ($30): 1 in 788,199 wins $1 million+, 4 left. For the money, $1,000,000 Spectacular (#01938, $10): 1 in 2,244,207 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 scratch-offs have better odds of big prizes?
- Per ticket, usually. First Class Fortunes ($25): 1 in 9,291 wins $1,000+. Ca$h Money ($5): 1 in 28,421. Per dollar it flips: about $142,106 per win on the cheaper ticket against $232,285, so the same budget lands more of them.
- 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".