MONOPOLY
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71
VALUESCORE
Good
MONOPOLY is a $20 scratch-off lottery ticket from the California Lottery. It has overall odds of 1 in 3.32, meaning roughly 1 in every 3 tickets wins a prize. The expected value is $0.78 per $1 spent, which is an above-average return compared to other scratch-offs. The top prize is $5,000,000. About half the prizes remain (46% remaining). ScratchCheck rates this ticket 71/100 (Good) based on expected value, prize quality, win frequency, and inventory health.
Overall Odds
1 in 3.32
Exp. Value
$0.78
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$5,000,000
Top Prizes Left
4
Prizes Remaining
46%
ValueScore™
71 / 100
Good
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.78↑
ABOVE AVERAGE
Strong overall value, among the better games we track right now.
Why
- Expected value of $0.78 per $1 is above average. More of each dollar comes back as prizes than most games.
- Wins hit often: about a 30% chance to win something per ticket (1 in 3.32), better than most games.
- Middling prize quality: a fair number of the bigger prizes are still in play.
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$20.00 per ticket · 1 in 3.32 overall odds
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Prize Pool Analysis
Total Payout at Launch
$285,893,075
Current Prize Pool
$137,037,100
Payout Percentage
47.9%
Total Prizes Remaining
2,518,802
Ticket Statistics
Total Tickets Printed
18,251,796
Estimated Remaining
8,362,423
% Remaining
45.8%
Prize pool figures use advertised prize values. Tickets printed and remaining are estimated from overall odds and the share of prizes still unclaimed.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5,000,000 | 1 in 3,037,405 | 6 | 4 | 67% |
| $2,500 | 1 in 3,985 | 4,573 | 2,134 | 47% |
| $500 | 1 in 250 | 72,952 | 33,216 | 46% |
| $250 | 1 in 355 | 51,300 | 23,395 | 46% |
| $100 | 1 in 89 | 205,023 | 93,355 | 46% |
| $75 | 1 in 60 | 303,827 | 138,600 | 46% |
| $50 | 1 in 30 | 607,481 | 276,876 | 46% |
| $40 | 1 in 15 | 1,214,962 | 553,821 | 46% |
| $30 | 1 in 15 | 1,214,962 | 557,019 | 46% |
| $20 | 1 in 10 | 1,822,443 | 840,382 | 46% |
ValueScore™ Breakdown
71
VALUESCORE
Good
71
out of 100
Expected Value
Prize Quality
Win Frequency
Inventory Health
Updated: 7/9/2026
Game Details
- State
- California
- Game Number
- 1669
- Ticket Price
- $20
- Start Date
- 3/24/2025
- Payout %
- 78.4%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 7/9/2026
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Is the MONOPOLY scratch-off a good buy?
MONOPOLY is a solid choice. Its ValueScore of 71/100 is above average, indicating good expected value and a healthy prize pool. It performs better than most $20 tickets in California.
How much does MONOPOLY cost?
MONOPOLY costs $20 per ticket in California. All ScratchCheck figures for this game (expected value, ValueScore, and top prize analysis) are calculated against this $20 ticket price.
What are the odds of winning the MONOPOLY scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with MONOPOLY are 1 in 3.32. This means roughly 1 in every 3 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for MONOPOLY?
The top prize for MONOPOLY is $5,000,000. As of our latest update, 4 top prizes remain unclaimed.
What are the prizes for MONOPOLY?
MONOPOLY offers 10 distinct prize levels: $5,000,000 (6 total), $2,500 (4,573 total), $500 (72,952 total), $250 (51,300 total), $100 (205,023 total), $75 (303,827 total), $50 (607,481 total), $40 (1,214,962 total), $30 (1,214,962 total), and $20 (1,822,443 total). The full prize breakdown with odds and remaining counts is listed in the prize table on this page.
How many prizes are left in MONOPOLY?
Based on our latest data, 46% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 2,518,802 out of 5,497,529 total). Roughly half the prizes remain, which is typical for an active game.
How is MONOPOLY rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates MONOPOLY at 71 out of 100 using ValueScore™, a composite rating built from four factors: Expected Value, Prize Quality, Win Frequency, and Inventory Health. Scores of 80 or above are Excellent, 60 to 79 Good, 40 to 59 Fair, 20 to 39 Below Average, and below 20 is Poor. The score updates automatically as prizes are claimed and data refreshes.
When was MONOPOLY released?
MONOPOLY was released by the California Lottery on March 24, 2025. It has been on sale for over a year, so checking the remaining prize counts is important before buying.
How often is MONOPOLY data updated on ScratchCheck?
MONOPOLY data is collected directly from official California Lottery publications by ScratchCheck's automated pipeline. Prize counts and odds typically refresh daily or whenever the lottery publishes new data.