Ranked 2nd of 55 Tickets in California
2027California Scratch-Off Odds & Prizes Remaining
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94
VALUESCORE
Excellent
At a glance
The California Lottery sells 2027 as a $20 ticket. At a ValueScore of 94/100 (Excellent), it is the best $20 game on sale in California. Its expected return of $0.80 per $1 runs $0.02 ahead of the typical $20 ticket in California. It went on sale on October 19, 2026, so 100% of its prizes are still unclaimed.
Overall Odds
1 in 3.00
Exp. Value
$0.80
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$5,000,000
Top Prizes Left
4
Prizes Remaining
100%
ValueScore™
94 / 100
Excellent
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.80↑
EXCELLENT
Right now it is the best $20 game on sale in California. Few games anywhere score this well.
Why
↑Fresh prize pool: most of this game's prizes are still on the table.
- The bigger prize tiers here have plenty left to win.
- The prize pool gives back $0.80 of every $1, better than most games manage.
Current Prize Odds
ScratchCheck estimate · Updated October 19$5,000,000
4 of 4 left
launch odds 1 in 3.0M
now ~1 in 3.0M
$100,000
95 of 95 left
launch odds 1 in 126K
now ~1 in 126K
$2,500
3,039 of 3,039 left
launch odds 1 in 3,949
now ~1 in 3,949
ScratchCheck estimate. Current odds are derived from the prizes still unclaimed and our estimate of tickets remaining, shown next to the lottery’s printed launch odds. Actual odds vary as tickets are sold and prizes claimed.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5,000,000 | 1 in 3,000,000 | 4 | 4 | 100% |
| $100,000 | 1 in 126,316 | 95 | 95 | 100% |
| $2,500 | 1 in 3,949 | 3,039 | 3,039 | 100% |
| $500 | 1 in 463 | 25,898 | 25,898 | 100% |
| $250 | 1 in 353 | 34,011 | 34,011 | 100% |
| $100 | 1 in 88 | 135,922 | 135,921 | 100% |
| $75 | 1 in 60 | 201,341 | 201,339 | 100% |
| $50 | 1 in 30 | 400,000 | 399,997 | 100% |
| $40 | 1 in 30 | 400,000 | 399,997 | 100% |
| $30 | 1 in 15 | 800,000 | 799,993 | 100% |
| $25 | 1 in 15 | 800,000 | 799,996 | 100% |
| $20 Free ticket | 1 in 10 | 1,200,000 | 1,199,993 | 100% |
Prize Pool Analysis
Total Payout at Launch
$191,242,025
Current Prize Pool
$191,241,055
Payout Percentage
100.0%
Total Prizes Remaining
4,000,283
Ticket Statistics
Total Tickets Printed
12,000,930
Estimated Remaining
12,000,849
% Remaining
100.0%
Prize pool figures use advertised prize values. Tickets printed is estimated from overall odds. Tickets remaining is estimated from the share of prizes still unclaimed.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
94
VALUESCORE
Excellent
94
out of 100
Expected Value
37/40
Prize Quality
25/25
Win Frequency
17/20
Inventory Health
15/15
Updated: 10/19/2026
Game Details
- State
- California
- Game Number
- 1753
- Ticket Price
- $20
- Start Date
- 10/19/2026
- Payout %
- 79.7%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 10/19/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 2027 scratch-off a good buy?
Yes. 2027 has a ValueScore of 94/100 (Excellent) and is the strongest of California's 13 $20 tickets. It pays back about $0.80 for every $1 spent.
What are the odds of winning the 2027 scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with 2027 are 1 in 3.00. This means roughly 1 in every 3 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for 2027?
The top prize for 2027 is $5,000,000. As of our latest update, 4 top prizes remain unclaimed.
How many prizes are left in 2027?
Based on our latest data, 100% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 4,000,283 out of 4,000,310 total). The game is early in its run, with most prizes still on the market.
When was 2027 released?
2027 was released by the California Lottery on October 19, 2026. It is newly released, so the prize pool is essentially intact.
Every $20 ticket in California
All 13 ranked →| Game | ValueScore | Odds | Payout | Top prize · left | Claimed per week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 (this game) | 94 | 1 in 3.00 | 79.7% | $5M · 4 | - |
| Golden State Riches | 85 | 1 in 2.89 | 79.2% | $5M · 6 | 0.7% |
| $5,000,000 Extreme Cash | 83 | 1 in 3.00 | 77.4% | $5M · 4 | 2.8% |
| Instant Prize Crossword | 81 | 1 in 3.10 | 78.4% | $2M · 12 | 2.3% |
| Set for Life (Game #1705) | 74 | 1 in 3.32 | 78.5% | $5M · 5 | 0.4% |
| 100X The Cash | 67 | 1 in 3.32 | 78.6% | $5M · 2 | 1.2% |
| Red Carpet Riches | 64 | 1 in 3.10 | 78.3% | $2M · 5 | 0.6% |
| MONOPOLY | 63 | 1 in 3.32 | 78.4% | $5M · 4 | 0.2% |
| Cash King | 62 | 1 in 3.00 | 77.2% | $5M · 2 | 0.1% |
| Show Me $5,000,000! | 60 | 1 in 3.32 | 78.4% | $5M · 2 | 0.1% |
Claimed per week: share of each game's printed prizes reported claimed per week over the last 4 weeks, from our daily records of the lottery's prize counts.