California · Best Overall Odds
Last updated August 27, 2026
California's best overall odds right now: Royal Jackpot ($40) at 1 in 2.43 to win any prize. Every California scratch-off ranked from best to worst odds - updated daily with remaining prizes.
Odds don't tell you what's left to win
Overall odds are printed on the ticket and never change for the life of the game, even after every top prize has been claimed. A California game can still show great odds when the biggest prizes are long gone. ValueScore™ updates daily as prizes are won, so it reflects what is actually still in the game, not just how it looked at launch.
| Rank | Game | Price | Overall Odds | Top Prize | Top Left |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royal Jackpot | $40 | 1 in 2.43 | $15,000,000 | 3 |
| 2 | 200X | $30 | 1 in 2.71 | $10,000,000 | 5 |
| 3 | 7's | $30 | 1 in 2.71 | $10,000,000 | 2 |
| 4 | Crossword Xtreme | $30 | 1 in 2.72 | $7,000,000 | 2 |
| 5 | 40 Years of Play! | $40 | 1 in 2.85 | $15,000,000 | 1 |
| 6 | Golden State Riches | $20 | 1 in 2.89 | $5,000,000 | 6 |
| 7 | Cash King | $20 | 1 in 3 | $5,000,000 | 2 |
| 8 | $5,000,000 Extreme Cash | $20 | 1 in 3 | $5,000,000 | 4 |
| 9 | 100X | $20 | 1 in 3 | $5,000,000 | 3 |
| 10 | Red Carpet Riches | $20 | 1 in 3.1 | $2,000,000 | 6 |
| 11 | Instant Prize Crossword | $20 | 1 in 3.1 | $2,000,000 | 9 |
| 12 | Power 10's | $10 | 1 in 3.3 | $1,000,000 | 1 |
| 13 | Show Me $5,000,000! | $20 | 1 in 3.32 | $5,000,000 | 2 |
| 14 | Set for Life (Game #1705) | $20 | 1 in 3.32 | $5,000,000 $200,000 a year for 25 years | 5 |
| 15 | 100X The Cash | $20 | 1 in 3.32 | $5,000,000 | 3 |
| 16 | MONOPOLY | $20 | 1 in 3.32 | $5,000,000 | 4 |
| 17 | Tripling Bonus Crossword | $3 | 1 in 3.34 | $20,000 | 8 |
| 18 | Neon Jackpot | $10 | 1 in 3.42 | $1,000,000 | 6 |
| 19 | $1,000,000 Money Mania | $10 | 1 in 3.42 | $1,000,000 | 4 |
| 20 | California Jackpot | $10 | 1 in 3.42 | $1,000,000 | 3 |
| 21 | $5,000,000 Superstar | $20 | 1 in 3.43 | $5,000,000 | 1 |
| 22 | Mystery Crossword | $10 | 1 in 3.47 | $750,000 | 7 |
| 23 | LOTERIA™ Grande | $10 | 1 in 3.5 | $1,000,000 | 3 |
| 24 | $1,000,000 Poker | $10 | 1 in 3.5 | $1,000,000 | 11 |
| 25 | California Color Pop | $10 | 1 in 3.5 | $1,000,000 | 1 |
| 26 | LOTERIA™ Extra! | $5 | 1 in 3.51 | $100,000 | 12 |
| 27 | LOTERIA™ Extra! (Game #1688) | $5 | 1 in 3.51 | $100,000 | 3 |
| 28 | Fireball Bingo | $3 | 1 in 3.61 | $20,000 | 26 |
| 29 | Poker Nights | $5 | 1 in 3.62 | $75,000 | 7 |
| 30 | LOTERIA™ | $3 | 1 in 3.74 | $30,000 | 49 |
| 31 | California Dreamin' | $5 | 1 in 3.75 | $555,555 | 5 |
| 32 | 15X | $3 | 1 in 3.78 | $30,000 | 3 |
| 33 | SuperLotto Plus® Multiplier | $5 | 1 in 3.81 | $500,000 | 8 |
| 34 | JAWS | $5 | 1 in 3.81 | $500,000 | 12 |
| 35 | MEGA Crossword | $5 | 1 in 3.82 | $75,000 | 19 |
| 36 | Planetary Payout | $2 | 1 in 4.09 | $20,000 | 20 |
| 37 | GOOOAAAL! | $2 | 1 in 4.09 | $20,000 | 11 |
| 38 | MONOPOLY (Game #1665) | $2 | 1 in 4.1 | $30,000 | 15 |
| 39 | Dominoes | $2 | 1 in 4.1 | $30,000 | 10 |
| 40 | 10X The Cash | $2 | 1 in 4.16 | $30,000 | 4 |
| 41 | Ca$h Doubler | $2 | 1 in 4.24 | $20,000 | 9 |
| 42 | Rockin' Riches | $1 | 1 in 4.34 | $5,000 | 49 |
| 43 | Full of 500's | $5 | 1 in 4.43 | $500 | 26055 |
| 44 | Set for Life | $2 | 1 in 4.44 | $1,200,000 $4,000 a month for 25 years | 2 |
| 45 | Cash Crush | $5 | 1 in 4.53 | $250,000 | 8 |
| 46 | Straight 8's | $1 | 1 in 4.59 | $888 | 23 |
| 47 | Red, White & Blue 7's | $5 | 1 in 4.73 | $250,000 | 6 |
| 48 | Winner Winner Chicken Dinner | $5 | 1 in 4.77 | $250,000 | 2 |
| 49 | The Lucky Spot! | $1 | 1 in 4.78 | $1,000 | 27 |
| 50 | $100 or $200 | $20 | 1 in 7.94 | $200 | 67130 |
| 51 | $100 or $200 Frenzy | $20 | 1 in 7.94 | $200 | 300502 |
| 52 | $50 or $100 | $10 | 1 in 8.13 | $100 | 214100 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Best Overall Odds ranking measure?
Games are ranked by overall odds of winning any prize, based on the official odds published by the lottery. Lower "1 in N" is better. Overall odds cover every prize tier, including small wins, so games with strong overall odds aren't necessarily the ones with big jackpots.
Which California scratch-off is currently #1 for best overall odds?
The Royal Jackpot ($40) currently ranks first with overall odds of 1 in 2.43 (ValueScore 87 of 100). Prize payout is 80.8%. 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.