California · Best $1 Million+ Odds
Last updated October 14, 2026
Best shot at winning $1 million+ in California: $1 Million California Cash ($40) at 1 in 375,000. Ranked by the best odds of hitting a million-dollar or higher prize.
| Rank | Game | Price | Prize | Odds | Remaining |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  $1 Million California Cash | $40 | $1M | 1 in 375,000 | 37 |
| 2 |  Instant Prize Crossword | $20 | $2M | 1 in 1,197,542 | 12 |
| 3 |  $1,000,000 Poker | $10 | $1M | 1 in 1,200,000 | 9 |
| 4 |  Red Carpet Riches | $20 | $2M | 1 in 1,212,930 | 5 |
| 5 |  $1,000,000 Money Mania | $10 | $1M | 1 in 1,950,462 | 2 |
| 6 |  Neon Jackpot | $10 | $1M | 1 in 2,000,000 | 5 |
| 7 |  California Jackpot | $10 | $1M | 1 in 2,047,812 | 3 |
| 8 |  California Color Pop | $10 | $1M | 1 in 2,368,675 | 1 |
| 9 |  Golden State Riches | $20 | $5M | 1 in 2,400,000 | 6 |
| 10 |  100X The Cash | $20 | $5M | 1 in 3,000,000 | 2 |
| 11 |  200X | $30 | $10M | 1 in 3,000,000 | 4 |
| 12 |  $5,000,000 Extreme Cash | $20 | $5M | 1 in 3,000,000 | 4 |
| 13 |  Set For Life | $10 | $6M | 1 in 3,000,000 | 5 |
| 14 |  Set for Life (Game #1705) | $20 | $5M | 1 in 3,002,785 | 5 |
| 15 |  MONOPOLY | $20 | $5M | 1 in 3,037,405 | 4 |
| 16 |  Show Me $5,000,000! | $20 | $5M | 1 in 3,038,646 | 2 |
| 17 |  7's | $30 | $10M | 1 in 3,039,396 | 2 |
| 18 |  100X | $20 | $5M | 1 in 3,041,535 | 2 |
| 19 |  Cash King | $20 | $5M | 1 in 3,054,125 | 2 |
| 20 |  Royal Jackpot | $40 | $15M | 1 in 3,058,926 | 3 |
| 21 |  Crossword Xtreme | $30 | $7M | 1 in 4,800,000 | 2 |
| 22 |  Set for Life | $2 | $1.2M | 1 in 6,000,000 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Best $1 Million+ Odds ranking measure?
This page ranks games by the odds of winning the specific prize tier named in the page title. Only games that offer that prize level are included. Lower "1 in N" is better.
Which California scratch-off is currently #1 for best $1 million+ odds?
The $1 Million California Cash ($40) currently ranks first with overall odds of 1 in 2.32 (ValueScore 98 of 100). Prize payout is 80.7%. Rankings update automatically as prize counts change, so the top pick can move. Open the game page for the full prize-tier breakdown and remaining counts.
How often does this ranking update?
Game data for California is refreshed from official sources on a daily schedule. Whenever remaining-prize counts change, ValueScore and every dependent ranking are recomputed automatically. The "updated daily" stamp on the page reflects the most recent successful update.
How should I pick between the top few games in California?
Rankings are a starting point, not a verdict. Two tickets that sit next to each other often differ on a dimension the headline metric ignores: price, top-prize size, or remaining inventory. Use the Budget & Goal Optimizer or the side-by-side Compare tool to weigh Breakeven probability, Jackpot Chase value, or published EV against your actual spend and goal.
Are these values official or estimated?
ScratchCheck uses official published odds and prize counts wherever the state makes them available. A small number of states publish only limited prize breakdowns; for those games ScratchCheck estimates Expected Value and related metrics from industry price-point averages and flags them with an "~Est." tag next to the number. Official figures always take precedence.