California scratch-offs

Name: Best Scratch-Offs in California
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GREEN53 active gamesUpdated 7/9/2026

US States/CA

California has 53 active scratch-off lottery tickets. The best overall odds in California are 1 in 2.72 (Crossword Xtreme). The average odds across all California scratch-offs are 1 in 3.82. The top ValueScore™ pick is Crossword Xtreme ($30) at 92/100. 53 games still have top prizes remaining. ScratchCheck ranks all California scratch-offs by odds, ValueScore™, expected value, prize payout, prize availability - updated daily. Hit a Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot? See your take-home with the California lottery tax calculator.

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Best Overall Odds

1 in 2.72

Average Odds

1 in 3.82

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What is ValueScore™?

ValueScore™ grades every scratch off from 0 to 100. Higher is better.

The odds printed on a ticket only tell you how often it wins something, and most of those wins are small prizes or a free ticket. ValueScore™ looks deeper. It also counts how much of your money the game pays back, how big the prizes really are, and how many top prizes are still unclaimed.

That is why the game with the best odds is not always the best buy. If the big prizes are already gone, the printed odds no longer tell the whole story. ValueScore™ catches that.

80+ Excellent · 60 to 79 Good · 40 to 59 Fair · under 40 Below Average

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#	SCORE ↑	GAME	GAME #	PRICE	TOP PRIZE	ODDS	EV	TOP LEFT
1	92	Crossword Xtreme	#1726	$30	$7,000,000	1 in 2.72	$0.80/$1	3
2	92	Golden State Riches	#1735	$20	$5,000,000	1 in 2.89	$0.79/$1	7
3	88	Royal Jackpot	#1718	$40	$15,000,000	1 in 2.43	$0.81/$1	3
4	83	Set for Life	#1705	$20	$200,000 a year for 25 years	1 in 3.32	$0.79/$1	6
5	78	100X The Cash	#1722	$20	$5,000,000	1 in 3.32	$0.79/$1	4
6	75	Neon Jackpot	#1734	$10	$1,000,000	1 in 3.42	$0.74/$1	8
7	75	7's	#1692	$30	$10,000,000	1 in 2.71	$0.80/$1	3
8	73	Red Carpet Riches	#1714	$20	$2,000,000	1 in 3.10	$0.78/$1	8
9	71	MONOPOLY	#1669	$20	$5,000,000	1 in 3.32	$0.78/$1	4
10	65	$5,000,000 Superstar	#1709	$20	$5,000,000	1 in 3.43	$0.78/$1	3
11	65	Instant Prize Crossword (Game #1590)	#1590	$20	$2,000,000	1 in 3.10	$0.78/$1	9
12	63	Cash King	#1664	$20	$5,000,000	1 in 3.00	$0.77/$1	2
13	63	$1,000,000 Poker	#1725	$10	$1,000,000	1 in 3.50	$0.75/$1	8
14	63	40 Years of Play!	#1660	$40	$15,000,000	1 in 2.85	$0.80/$1	1
15	61	Show Me $5,000,000!	#1678	$20	$5,000,000	1 in 3.32	$0.78/$1	2
16	58	Double The Luck	#1672	$20	$5,000,000	1 in 3.67	$0.80/$1	2
17	56	LOTERIA™	#1729	$3	$30,000	1 in 3.74	$0.67/$1	34
18	55	California Color Pop	#1721	$10	$1,000,000	1 in 3.50	$0.75/$1	3
19	55	JAWS	#1724	$5	$500,000	1 in 3.81	$0.71/$1	14
20	54	100X	#1696	$20	$5,000,000	1 in 3.00	$0.77/$1	3
21	54	Mystery Crossword	#1708	$10	$750,000	1 in 3.47	$0.78/$1	15
22	53	Instant Prize Crossword (Game #1634)	#1634	$20	$2,000,000	1 in 3.10	$0.78/$1	2
23	52	$1,000,000 Money Mania	#1713	$10	$1,000,000	1 in 3.42	$0.74/$1	3
24	52	California Jackpot	#1695	$10	$1,000,000	1 in 3.42	$0.74/$1	3
25	50	$100 or $200 Frenzy	#1731	$20	$200	1 in 7.94	-	216233
26	49	Power 10's	#1686	$10	$1,000,000	1 in 3.30	$0.75/$1	1
27	49	Tripling Bonus Crossword	#1720	$3	$20,000	1 in 3.34	$0.66/$1	14
28	47	GOOOAAAL!	#1728	$2	$20,000	1 in 4.09	$0.66/$1	16
29	47	Red, White & Blue 7's	#1730	$5	$250,000	1 in 4.73	$0.69/$1	14
30	46	Ca$h Doubler	#1732	$2	$20,000	1 in 4.24	$0.66/$1	13
31	45	Mystery Crossword (Game #1659)	#1659	$10	$750,000	1 in 3.47	$0.78/$1	1
32	45	SuperLotto Plus® Multiplier	#1733	$5	$500,000	1 in 3.81	$0.63/$1	12
33	43	LOTERIA™ Grande	#1704	$10	$1,000,000	1 in 3.50	$0.74/$1	3
34	41	Rockin' Riches	#1727	$1	$5,000	1 in 4.34	$0.66/$1	63
35	41	Fireball Bingo	#1711	$3	$20,000	1 in 3.61	$0.65/$1	34
36	40	California Dreamin'	#1680	$5	$555,555	1 in 3.75	$0.71/$1	5
37	40	MEGA Crossword	#1717	$5	$75,000	1 in 3.82	$0.69/$1	9
38	39	MONOPOLY (Game #1665)	#1665	$2	$30,000	1 in 4.10	$0.66/$1	15
39	39	Dominoes	#1723	$2	$30,000	1 in 4.10	$0.66/$1	10
40	37	LOTERIA™ Extra!	#1688	$5	$100,000	1 in 3.51	$0.71/$1	4
41	37	Poker Nights	#1694	$5	$75,000	1 in 3.62	$0.70/$1	8
42	36	$pring Green	#1710	$2	$20,000	1 in 4.25	$0.68/$1	7
43	33	Cash Crush	#1712	$5	$250,000	1 in 4.53	$0.68/$1	8
44	31	Your Lucky Stars	#1716	$2	$20,000	1 in 4.09	$0.66/$1	6
45	28	15X	#1684	$3	$30,000	1 in 3.78	$0.67/$1	6
46	27	LOTERIA™ (Game #1666)	#1666	$3	$30,000	1 in 3.74	$0.67/$1	15
47	26	Winner Winner Chicken Dinner	#1632	$5	$250,000	1 in 4.77	$0.70/$1	2
48	23	Full of 500's	#1703	$5	$500	1 in 4.43	$0.71/$1	2308
49	18	10X The Cash	#1719	$2	$30,000	1 in 4.16	$0.66/$1	6
50	16	Straight 8's	#1674	$1	$888	1 in 4.59	$0.65/$1	24
51	14	$100 or $200	#1687	$20	$200	1 in 7.94	-	79071
52	12	Four Leaf Frenzy	#1715	$1	$5,000	1 in 4.56	$0.64/$1	8
53	12	The Lucky Spot!	#1555	$1	$1,000	1 in 4.78	$0.64/$1	28

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best scratch-off to buy in California right now?

Based on current data, the Crossword Xtreme ($30) is the top-rated scratch-off in California with a ValueScore of 92 out of 100 (Excellent). Overall odds are 1 in 2.72. ValueScore combines expected value, prize quality, win frequency, and inventory health into a single rating. It updates automatically as prizes are claimed, so the top pick can change week to week. You can see the full California rankings on the ScratchCheck state page.

Which California scratch-off has the best odds of winning?

The Crossword Xtreme ($30) currently has the best overall odds in California at 1 in 2.72. The state average across all 53 active California scratch-offs is 1 in 4, so this ticket gives you significantly better odds than a typical game. It carries a ValueScore of 92 out of 100. Keep in mind that overall odds cover all prize levels, including small wins. The odds of winning a large prize are much lower.

How many California scratch-offs still have top prizes left?

As of our latest update, 53 out of 53 active scratch-off games in California still have at least one top prize unclaimed. The largest top prize still unclaimed in California is $15,000,000. 8 games are running very low with fewer than 3 top prizes remaining and could be pulled from stores soon. Individual game pages show the exact remaining count for each prize tier.

What are the newest scratch-off games in California?

The most recently released California scratch-off games are Ca$h Doubler ($2, released June 22, 2026); Golden State Riches ($20, released June 22, 2026); and SuperLotto Plus® Multiplier ($5, released June 22, 2026). Release dates come directly from official California Lottery publications when available. Newer games typically have the full prize pool intact, so top prize availability and win frequency are at their highest.

How does ScratchCheck rank California scratch-offs?

ScratchCheck calculates a ValueScore of 0 to 100 for every active California scratch-off. The rating weighs four factors: Expected Value, Prize Quality, Win Frequency, and Inventory Health. A score of 80 or above is Excellent, 60 to 79 is Good, 40 to 59 is Fair, and below 40 is Poor. The top-rated game in California right now is the Crossword Xtreme with a score of 92. Scores change automatically as prizes are claimed, so a highly-rated game today may drop next week if top prizes run out.

What is the best $5 scratch-off in California?

Among $5 tickets in California, the JAWS currently has the best overall odds at 1 in 3.81 with a ValueScore of 55 out of 100. Five-dollar tickets typically offer better prize structures than $1 or $2 tickets, with higher top prizes and more prize tiers. Check the $5 filter on the California page to compare all active $5 games side by side.

How does the Budget & Goal Optimizer rank California scratch-offs?

The optimizer takes a budget and a goal (Breakeven, Jackpot Chase, or Best EV) and re-ranks all active California games that cost at or below your budget. Breakeven ranks by the per-ticket probability of winning back at least the ticket price, using published prize odds. Jackpot Chase ranks by expected top-prize dollars per $1 spent, using remaining top prizes and remaining tickets. Best EV ranks by published expected value per dollar. Games with missing inputs sort last. Rankings update live as you move the budget slider.

How often is California scratch-off data updated on ScratchCheck?

ScratchCheck pulls odds and prize data directly from official California Lottery publications on an automated schedule. Prize counts and remaining prizes are typically refreshed daily. For California, all odds are official published figures from the lottery.

California scratch-offs

Just Launched in California

What is ValueScore™?

Crossword Xtreme

Golden State Riches

Royal Jackpot

Set for Life

100X The Cash

Neon Jackpot

7's

Red Carpet Riches

MONOPOLY

$5,000,000 Superstar

Instant Prize Crossword (Game #1590)

Cash King

$1,000,000 Poker

40 Years of Play!

Show Me $5,000,000!

Double The Luck

LOTERIA™

California Color Pop

JAWS

100X

Mystery Crossword

Instant Prize Crossword (Game #1634)

$1,000,000 Money Mania

California Jackpot

$100 or $200 Frenzy

Power 10's

Tripling Bonus Crossword

GOOOAAAL!

Red, White & Blue 7's

Ca$h Doubler

Mystery Crossword (Game #1659)

SuperLotto Plus® Multiplier

LOTERIA™ Grande

Rockin' Riches

Fireball Bingo

California Dreamin'

MEGA Crossword

MONOPOLY (Game #1665)

Dominoes

LOTERIA™ Extra!

Poker Nights

$pring Green

Cash Crush

Your Lucky Stars

15X

LOTERIA™ (Game #1666)

Winner Winner Chicken Dinner

Full of 500's

10X The Cash

Straight 8's

$100 or $200

Four Leaf Frenzy

The Lucky Spot!

Frequently Asked Questions