Ranked 54th of 55 Tickets in California
Straight 8'sCalifornia Scratch-Off Odds & Prizes Remaining
Image Credit: California Lottery
12
VALUESCORE
Poor
At a glance
Straight 8's costs $1 a ticket from the California Lottery. At 1 in 4.59, its overall odds are the longest of California's 3 $1 games. Free tickets make up 48% of its winners.
Overall Odds
1 in 4.59
Exp. Value
$0.65
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$888
Top Prizes Left
22
Prizes Remaining
26%
ValueScore™
12 / 100
Poor
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.65↓
POOR VALUE
It is 3rd of the 3 active $1 games in California, so most $1 alternatives will serve you better.
Why
↓You get back about $0.65 per $1 on average, which is normal for this price.
- At 1 in 4.59, winning tickets turn up less often than usual.
- Most of the larger top and mid-tier prizes have already been won.
Current Prize Odds
ScratchCheck estimate · Updated October 19$888
22 of 90 left
launch odds 1 in 493K
now ~1 in 520K
$100
592 of 2,762 left
launch odds 1 in 16K
now ~1 in 19K
$88
1,253 of 5,936 left
launch odds 1 in 7,478
now ~1 in 9,127
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $888 | 1 in 493,152 | 90 | 22 | 24% |
| $100 | 1 in 16,069 | 2,762 | 592 | 21% |
| $88 | 1 in 7,477 | 5,936 | 1,253 | 21% |
| $30 | 1 in 960 | 46,236 | 9,990 | 22% |
| $18 | 1 in 240 | 184,932 | 41,194 | 22% |
| $10 | 1 in 120 | 369,864 | 84,378 | 23% |
| $8 | 1 in 60 | 739,728 | 172,384 | 23% |
| $4 | 1 in 48 | 924,660 | 225,531 | 24% |
| $2 | 1 in 16 | 2,773,980 | 712,635 | 26% |
| $1 Free ticket | 1 in 10 | 4,623,300 | 1,243,534 | 27% |
Prize Pool Analysis
Total Payout at Launch
$29,080,708
Current Prize Pool
$7,023,972
Payout Percentage
24.2%
Total Prizes Remaining
2,491,513
Ticket Statistics
Total Tickets Printed
44,392,130
Estimated Remaining
11,436,045
% Remaining
25.8%
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.
Prize History
Top prizes left
Since March 6, when our records for it began, 7 $888 top prizes have been reported claimed, leaving 22. The most recent was on September 3.
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March 6October 19
- September 3, 20261 claimed · 22 left
- August 26, 20261 claimed · 23 left
- May 29, 20261 claimed · 24 left
- May 18, 20261 claimed · 25 left
- May 6, 20261 claimed · 26 left
- April 17, 20261 claimed · 27 left
How fast it's selling
Over the last 4 weeks, about 0.3% of this game's prizes were reported claimed each week.
From ScratchCheck's daily record of the lottery's published prize counts. Dates are when a claim first appeared in those counts, and small prizes are often cashed days after purchase, so claims trail actual sales.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
12
VALUESCORE
Poor
12
out of 100
Expected Value
1/40
Prize Quality
6/25
Win Frequency
1/20
Inventory Health
4/15
Updated: 10/19/2026
Game Details
- State
- California
- Game Number
- 1674
- Ticket Price
- $1
- Start Date
- 5/19/2025
- Payout %
- 65.1%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 10/19/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Straight 8's scratch-off a good buy?
No. Straight 8's scores 12/100 (Poor) and is 3rd of the 3 active $1 games in California, among the weakest tickets in California. It pays back about $0.65 for every $1 spent.
What are the odds of winning the Straight 8's scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with Straight 8's are 1 in 4.59. This means roughly 1 in every 5 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for Straight 8's?
The top prize for Straight 8's is $888. As of our latest update, 22 top prizes remain unclaimed.
How many prizes are left in Straight 8's?
Based on our latest data, 26% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 2,491,513 out of 9,671,488 total). The game is winding down. A significant portion of prizes have already been claimed.
Every $1 ticket in California
| Game | ValueScore | Odds | Payout | Top prize · left |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Festive Wishes | 45 | 1 in 4.34 | 65.6% | $5K · 85 |
| Rockin' Riches | 19 | 1 in 4.34 | 65.6% | $5K · 19 |
| Straight 8's (this game) | 12 | 1 in 4.59 | 65.1% | $888 · 22 |