Bits & Odds

Best California Scratchers by Current Winning Odds (September 2026)

Updated today September 12, 2026 · 54 games on sale

As of September 12, 2026, the California scratchers leading on any-prize odds are Royal Jackpot ($40, 1 in 2.58 for any prize), Crossword Xtreme ($30, 1 in 2.68 for any prize) and 200X ($30, 1 in 2.80 for any prize).

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What any-prize odds means

Any-prize odds are the chance that one ticket wins something, including free tickets, estimated from the prizes still unclaimed against the tickets still in circulation.

Who this list is for. Best for players who want frequent small wins and the fun of scratching a winner, rather than chasing the jackpot.

Its blind spot. Many of those wins are break-even prizes: a free ticket or your money back. Check the cash-odds and profit-odds lists before deciding.

Read the long version: Why payout percentage beats overall odds.

  1. 1 $40

    Royal Jackpot

    #1718
    1 in 2.58 any prize
    EV / ticket
    $31.55
    Any prize
    1 in 2.58
    Beats price
    1 in 5.96
    Top prizes
    3 of 5
    Best any-prize odds
  2. 2 $30

    Crossword Xtreme

    #1726
    1 in 2.68 any prize
    EV / ticket
    $24.10
    Any prize
    1 in 2.68
    Beats price
    1 in 3.68
    Top prizes
    2 of 4
  3. 3 $30

    200X

    #1740
    1 in 2.80 any prize
    EV / ticket
    $23.25
    Any prize
    1 in 2.80
    Beats price
    1 in 5.11
    Top prizes
    4 of 5
  4. 4 $30

    7's

    #1692
    1 in 2.83 any prize
    EV / ticket
    $23.81
    Any prize
    1 in 2.83
    Beats price
    1 in 5.17
    Top prizes
    2 of 5
  5. 5 $20

    Golden State Riches

    #1735
    1 in 2.89 any prize
    EV / ticket
    $15.70
    Any prize
    1 in 2.89
    Beats price
    1 in 8.91
    Top prizes
    6 of 7
  6. 6 $5

    LOTERIA™ Extra!

    #1688
    1 in 2.98 any prize
    EV / ticket
    $3.75
    Any prize
    1 in 2.98
    Beats price
    1 in 4.84
    Top prizes
    3 of 19
  7. 7 $20

    Cash King

    #1664
    1 in 2.98 any prize
    EV / ticket
    $15.21
    Any prize
    1 in 2.98
    Beats price
    1 in 5.95
    Top prizes
    2 of 6
  8. 8 $20

    $5,000,000 Superstar

    #1709
    1 in 3.07 any prize
    EV / ticket
    $15.67
    Any prize
    1 in 3.07
    Beats price
    1 in 5.69
    Top prizes
    0 of 5
    No top prize left
  9. 9 $20

    $5,000,000 Extreme Cash

    #1744
    1 in 3.08 any prize
    EV / ticket
    $15.28
    Any prize
    1 in 3.08
    Beats price
    1 in 6.15
    Top prizes
    4 of 4
    New
  10. 10 $40

    40 Years of Play!

    #1660
    1 in 3.08 any prize
    EV / ticket
    $31.68
    Any prize
    1 in 3.08
    Beats price
    1 in 7.36
    Top prizes
    1 of 7
  11. 11 $3

    15X

    #1684
    1 in 3.08 any prize
    EV / ticket
    $2.16
    Any prize
    1 in 3.08
    Beats price
    1 in 5.31
    Top prizes
    2 of 37
  12. 12 $20

    Instant Prize Crossword

    #1590
    1 in 3.12 any prize
    EV / ticket
    $15.49
    Any prize
    1 in 3.12
    Beats price
    1 in 5.35
    Top prizes
    9 of 27
  13. 13 $20

    100X

    #1696
    1 in 3.17 any prize
    EV / ticket
    $16.15
    Any prize
    1 in 3.17
    Beats price
    1 in 6.33
    Top prizes
    3 of 6
  14. 14 $20

    Red Carpet Riches

    #1714
    1 in 3.19 any prize
    EV / ticket
    $15.13
    Any prize
    1 in 3.19
    Beats price
    1 in 5.45
    Top prizes
    5 of 12
  15. 15 $20

    Instant Prize Crossword

    #1739
    1 in 3.19 any prize
    EV / ticket
    $15.46
    Any prize
    1 in 3.19
    Beats price
    1 in 5.45
    Top prizes
    14 of 15
  16. 16 $3

    Tripling Bonus Crossword

    #1720
    1 in 3.25 any prize
    EV / ticket
    $1.98
    Any prize
    1 in 3.25
    Beats price
    1 in 4.11
    Top prizes
    8 of 20
  17. 17 $20

    Show Me $5,000,000!

    #1678
    1 in 3.33 any prize
    EV / ticket
    $15.69
    Any prize
    1 in 3.33
    Beats price
    1 in 5.01
    Top prizes
    2 of 5
  18. 18 $20

    100X The Cash

    #1722
    1 in 3.36 any prize
    EV / ticket
    $15.69
    Any prize
    1 in 3.36
    Beats price
    1 in 5.05
    Top prizes
    3 of 6
  19. 19 $10

    California Jackpot

    #1695
    1 in 3.37 any prize
    EV / ticket
    $7.42
    Any prize
    1 in 3.37
    Beats price
    1 in 4.66
    Top prizes
    3 of 8
  20. 20 $5

    Poker Nights

    #1694
    1 in 3.37 any prize
    EV / ticket
    $3.59
    Any prize
    1 in 3.37
    Beats price
    1 in 5.06
    Top prizes
    4 of 40
  21. 21 $10

    Power 10's

    #1686
    1 in 3.43 any prize
    EV / ticket
    $6.66
    Any prize
    1 in 3.43
    Beats price
    1 in 6.65
    Top prizes
    1 of 14
  22. 22 $10

    $1,000,000 Money Mania

    #1713
    1 in 3.47 any prize
    EV / ticket
    $7.29
    Any prize
    1 in 3.47
    Beats price
    1 in 4.82
    Top prizes
    3 of 13
  23. 23 $20

    MONOPOLY

    #1669
    1 in 3.48 any prize
    EV / ticket
    $15.71
    Any prize
    1 in 3.48
    Beats price
    1 in 5.22
    Top prizes
    4 of 6
  24. 24 $5

    LOTERIA™ Extra!

    #1737
    1 in 3.49 any prize
    EV / ticket
    $3.56
    Any prize
    1 in 3.49
    Beats price
    1 in 5.38
    Top prizes
    11 of 13
  25. 25 $10

    $1,000,000 Poker

    #1725
    1 in 3.49 any prize
    EV / ticket
    $7.40
    Any prize
    1 in 3.49
    Beats price
    1 in 4.43
    Top prizes
    10 of 18
  26. 26 $10

    Mystery Crossword

    #1743
    1 in 3.52 any prize
    EV / ticket
    $7.61
    Any prize
    1 in 3.52
    Beats price
    1 in 7.91
    Top prizes
    23 of 25
    New
  27. 27 $10

    Neon Jackpot

    #1734
    1 in 3.52 any prize
    EV / ticket
    $7.34
    Any prize
    1 in 3.52
    Beats price
    1 in 4.85
    Top prizes
    6 of 8
  28. 28 $3

    Fireball Bingo

    #1711
    1 in 3.52 any prize
    EV / ticket
    $1.97
    Any prize
    1 in 3.52
    Beats price
    1 in 4.97
    Top prizes
    26 of 50
  29. 29 $20

    Set for Life

    #1705
    1 in 3.59 any prize
    EV / ticket
    $15.77
    Any prize
    1 in 3.59
    Beats price
    1 in 5.38
    Top prizes
    5 of 6
  30. 30 $10

    California Color Pop

    #1721
    1 in 3.59 any prize
    EV / ticket
    $7.10
    Any prize
    1 in 3.59
    Beats price
    1 in 4.57
    Top prizes
    1 of 6
  31. 31 $2

    10X The Cash

    #1719
    1 in 3.61 any prize
    EV / ticket
    $1.41
    Any prize
    1 in 3.61
    Beats price
    1 in 6.45
    Top prizes
    4 of 20
  32. 32 $10

    LOTERIA™ Grande

    #1704
    1 in 3.66 any prize
    EV / ticket
    $7.65
    Any prize
    1 in 3.66
    Beats price
    1 in 4.71
    Top prizes
    3 of 6
  33. 33 $5

    SuperLotto Plus® Multiplier

    #1733
    1 in 3.71 any prize
    EV / ticket
    $3.09
    Any prize
    1 in 3.71
    Beats price
    1 in 5.19
    Top prizes
    6 of 13
  34. 34 $10

    Mystery Crossword

    #1708
    1 in 3.74 any prize
    EV / ticket
    $6.96
    Any prize
    1 in 3.74
    Beats price
    1 in 9.18
    Top prizes
    6 of 48
  35. 35 $3

    LOTERIA™

    #1729
    1 in 3.74 any prize
    EV / ticket
    $1.97
    Any prize
    1 in 3.74
    Beats price
    1 in 6.01
    Top prizes
    48 of 60
  36. 36 $5

    JAWS

    #1724
    1 in 3.76 any prize
    EV / ticket
    $3.60
    Any prize
    1 in 3.76
    Beats price
    1 in 5.31
    Top prizes
    12 of 20
  37. 37 $5

    MEGA Crossword

    #1717
    1 in 3.80 any prize
    EV / ticket
    $3.43
    Any prize
    1 in 3.80
    Beats price
    1 in 5.78
    Top prizes
    17 of 35
  38. 38 $5

    California Dreamin'

    #1680
    1 in 3.93 any prize
    EV / ticket
    $3.63
    Any prize
    1 in 3.93
    Beats price
    1 in 8.32
    Top prizes
    5 of 12
  39. 39 $1

    Rockin' Riches

    #1727
    1 in 3.98 any prize
    EV / ticket
    $0.68
    Any prize
    1 in 3.98
    Beats price
    1 in 7.65
    Top prizes
    38 of 105
  40. 40 $2

    GOOOAAAL!

    #1728
    1 in 4.01 any prize
    EV / ticket
    $1.32
    Any prize
    1 in 4.01
    Beats price
    1 in 6.85
    Top prizes
    11 of 20
  41. 41 $2

    Dominoes

    #1723
    1 in 4.01 any prize
    EV / ticket
    $1.33
    Any prize
    1 in 4.01
    Beats price
    1 in 6.86
    Top prizes
    10 of 16
  42. 42 $2

    MONOPOLY

    #1665
    1 in 4.02 any prize
    EV / ticket
    $1.33
    Any prize
    1 in 4.02
    Beats price
    1 in 6.88
    Top prizes
    15 of 28
  43. 43 $2

    Planetary Payout

    #1741
    1 in 4.13 any prize
    EV / ticket
    $1.30
    Any prize
    1 in 4.13
    Beats price
    1 in 7.01
    Top prizes
    20 of 20
    New
  44. 44 $1

    The Lucky Spot!

    #1555
    1 in 4.17 any prize
    EV / ticket
    $0.67
    Any prize
    1 in 4.17
    Beats price
    1 in 7.72
    Top prizes
    27 of 125
  45. 45 $1

    Straight 8's

    #1674
    1 in 4.20 any prize
    EV / ticket
    $0.67
    Any prize
    1 in 4.20
    Beats price
    1 in 8.36
    Top prizes
    22 of 90
  46. 46 $2

    Ca$h Doubler

    #1732
    1 in 4.20 any prize
    EV / ticket
    $1.30
    Any prize
    1 in 4.20
    Beats price
    1 in 7.46
    Top prizes
    9 of 15
  47. 47 $5

    Winner Winner Chicken Dinner

    #1632
    1 in 4.32 any prize
    EV / ticket
    $3.61
    Any prize
    1 in 4.32
    Beats price
    1 in 6.90
    Top prizes
    2 of 15
  48. 48 $5

    Full of 500's

    #1742
    1 in 4.39 any prize
    EV / ticket
    $3.52
    Any prize
    1 in 4.39
    Beats price
    1 in 6.09
    Top prizes
    22,236 of 26,250
    New
  49. 49 $5

    Cash Crush

    #1712
    1 in 4.57 any prize
    EV / ticket
    $3.40
    Any prize
    1 in 4.57
    Beats price
    1 in 4.57
    Top prizes
    7 of 14
  50. 50 $2

    Set for Life

    #1736
    1 in 4.60 any prize
    EV / ticket
    $1.41
    Any prize
    1 in 4.60
    Beats price
    1 in 8.36
    Top prizes
    2 of 2
  51. 51 $5

    Red, White & Blue 7's

    #1730
    1 in 4.80 any prize
    EV / ticket
    $3.33
    Any prize
    1 in 4.80
    Beats price
    1 in 4.80
    Top prizes
    6 of 18
  52. 52 $20

    $100 or $200 Frenzy

    #1731
    1 in 7.89 any prize
    EV / ticket
    $15.29
    Any prize
    1 in 7.89
    Beats price
    1 in 7.89
    Top prizes
    278,364 of 467,736
  53. 53 $20

    $100 or $200

    #1687
    1 in 7.91 any prize
    EV / ticket
    $15.27
    Any prize
    1 in 7.91
    Beats price
    1 in 7.91
    Top prizes
    64,359 of 424,075
  54. 54 $10

    $50 or $100

    #1738
    1 in 8.09 any prize
    EV / ticket
    $7.34
    Any prize
    1 in 8.09
    Beats price
    1 in 8.09
    Top prizes
    186,766 of 276,255

Payout is what the remaining prize pool returns per dollar; profit odds count only prizes larger than the ticket price. Definitions are on the methodology page.

Compare all 54 games in a table
California Scratchers by Current Winning Odds
# Game Price Payout now EV / ticket Any-prize odds Cash odds Profit odds Top prize Top left 7-day
1. Royal Jackpot #1718 $40 78.9% $31.55 1 in 2.58 1 in 3.42 1 in 5.96 $15,000,000 3 —
2. Crossword Xtreme #1726 $30 80.3% $24.10 1 in 2.68 1 in 3.68 1 in 3.68 $7,000,000 2 —
3. 200X #1740 $30 77.5% $23.25 1 in 2.80 1 in 2.80 1 in 5.11 $10,000,000 4 —
4. 7's #1692 $30 79.4% $23.81 1 in 2.83 1 in 2.83 1 in 5.17 $10,000,000 2 +0.1 pts
5. Golden State Riches #1735 $20 78.5% $15.70 1 in 2.89 1 in 4.07 1 in 8.91 $5,000,000 6 —
6. LOTERIA™ Extra! #1688 $5 75.0% $3.75 1 in 2.98 1 in 4.75 1 in 4.84 $100,000 3 +4.1 pts
7. Cash King #1664 $20 76.0% $15.21 1 in 2.98 1 in 2.98 1 in 5.95 $5,000,000 2 +0.2 pts
8. $5,000,000 Superstar #1709 $20 78.4% $15.67 1 in 3.07 1 in 5.56 1 in 5.69 $5,000,000 0 —
9. $5,000,000 Extreme Cash #1744 New $20 76.4% $15.28 1 in 3.08 1 in 3.08 1 in 6.15 $5,000,000 4 —
10. 40 Years of Play! #1660 $40 79.2% $31.68 1 in 3.08 1 in 3.08 1 in 7.36 $15,000,000 1 +0.7 pts
11. 15X #1684 $3 71.9% $2.16 1 in 3.08 1 in 5.11 1 in 5.31 $30,000 2 +6.5 pts
12. Instant Prize Crossword #1590 $20 77.5% $15.49 1 in 3.12 1 in 5.32 1 in 5.35 $2,000,000 9 +0.4 pts
13. 100X #1696 $20 80.8% $16.15 1 in 3.17 1 in 3.17 1 in 6.33 $5,000,000 3 +3.9 pts
14. Red Carpet Riches #1714 $20 75.6% $15.13 1 in 3.19 1 in 5.43 1 in 5.45 $2,000,000 5 —
15. Instant Prize Crossword #1739 $20 77.3% $15.46 1 in 3.19 1 in 5.43 1 in 5.45 $2,000,000 14 —
16. Tripling Bonus Crossword #1720 $3 66.0% $1.98 1 in 3.25 1 in 4.08 1 in 4.11 $20,000 8 —
17. Show Me $5,000,000! #1678 $20 78.4% $15.69 1 in 3.33 1 in 5.00 1 in 5.01 $5,000,000 2 +0.4 pts
18. 100X The Cash #1722 $20 78.5% $15.69 1 in 3.36 1 in 5.05 1 in 5.05 $5,000,000 3 —
19. California Jackpot #1695 $10 74.2% $7.42 1 in 3.37 1 in 3.90 1 in 4.66 $1,000,000 3 +0.6 pts
20. Poker Nights #1694 $5 71.8% $3.59 1 in 3.37 1 in 5.01 1 in 5.06 $75,000 4 +2.0 pts
21. Power 10's #1686 $10 66.6% $6.66 1 in 3.43 1 in 6.66 1 in 6.65 $1,000,000 1 -4.4 pts
22. $1,000,000 Money Mania #1713 $10 72.9% $7.29 1 in 3.47 1 in 4.03 1 in 4.82 $1,000,000 3 —
23. MONOPOLY #1669 $20 78.6% $15.71 1 in 3.48 1 in 5.25 1 in 5.22 $5,000,000 4 +0.4 pts
24. LOTERIA™ Extra! #1737 $5 71.3% $3.56 1 in 3.49 1 in 5.38 1 in 5.38 $100,000 11 —
25. $1,000,000 Poker #1725 $10 74.0% $7.40 1 in 3.49 1 in 4.42 1 in 4.43 $1,000,000 10 —
26. Mystery Crossword #1743 New $10 76.1% $7.61 1 in 3.52 1 in 7.94 1 in 7.91 $750,000 23 —
27. Neon Jackpot #1734 $10 73.4% $7.34 1 in 3.52 1 in 4.08 1 in 4.85 $1,000,000 6 —
28. Fireball Bingo #1711 $3 65.5% $1.97 1 in 3.52 1 in 4.98 1 in 4.97 $20,000 26 —
29. Set for Life #1705 $20 78.8% $15.77 1 in 3.59 1 in 5.42 1 in 5.38 $200,000 5 —
30. California Color Pop #1721 $10 71.0% $7.10 1 in 3.59 1 in 4.57 1 in 4.57 $1,000,000 1 —
31. 10X The Cash #1719 $2 70.6% $1.41 1 in 3.61 1 in 6.36 1 in 6.45 $30,000 4 —
32. LOTERIA™ Grande #1704 $10 76.5% $7.65 1 in 3.66 1 in 4.69 1 in 4.71 $1,000,000 3 —
33. SuperLotto Plus® Multiplier #1733 $5 61.8% $3.09 1 in 3.71 1 in 3.71 1 in 5.19 $500,000 6 —
34. Mystery Crossword #1708 $10 69.6% $6.96 1 in 3.74 1 in 9.22 1 in 9.18 $750,000 6 —
35. LOTERIA™ #1729 $3 65.7% $1.97 1 in 3.74 1 in 6.00 1 in 6.01 $30,000 48 —
36. JAWS #1724 $5 71.9% $3.60 1 in 3.76 1 in 5.30 1 in 5.31 $500,000 12 —
37. MEGA Crossword #1717 $5 68.7% $3.43 1 in 3.80 1 in 5.79 1 in 5.78 $75,000 17 —
38. California Dreamin' #1680 $5 72.5% $3.63 1 in 3.93 1 in 5.55 1 in 8.32 $555,555 5 +3.3 pts
39. Rockin' Riches #1727 $1 67.9% $0.68 1 in 3.98 1 in 7.57 1 in 7.65 $5,000 38 —
40. GOOOAAAL! #1728 $2 65.9% $1.32 1 in 4.01 1 in 6.82 1 in 6.85 $20,000 11 —
41. Dominoes #1723 $2 66.6% $1.33 1 in 4.01 1 in 6.84 1 in 6.86 $30,000 10 —
42. MONOPOLY #1665 $2 66.3% $1.33 1 in 4.02 1 in 6.86 1 in 6.88 $30,000 15 +0.3 pts
43. Planetary Payout #1741 New $2 65.0% $1.30 1 in 4.13 1 in 7.01 1 in 7.01 $20,000 20 —
44. The Lucky Spot! #1555 $1 67.4% $0.67 1 in 4.17 1 in 7.55 1 in 7.72 $1,000 27 +0.4 pts
45. Straight 8's #1674 $1 67.4% $0.67 1 in 4.20 1 in 8.18 1 in 8.36 $888 22 +4.0 pts
46. Ca$h Doubler #1732 $2 64.9% $1.30 1 in 4.20 1 in 7.43 1 in 7.46 $20,000 9 —
47. Winner Winner Chicken Dinner #1632 $5 72.2% $3.61 1 in 4.32 1 in 6.81 1 in 6.90 $250,000 2 +0.5 pts
48. Full of 500's #1742 New $5 70.5% $3.52 1 in 4.39 1 in 6.07 1 in 6.09 $500 22,236 —
49. Cash Crush #1712 $5 68.0% $3.40 1 in 4.57 1 in 4.57 1 in 4.57 $250,000 7 —
50. Set for Life #1736 $2 70.3% $1.41 1 in 4.60 1 in 8.38 1 in 8.36 $4,000 2 —
51. Red, White & Blue 7's #1730 $5 66.6% $3.33 1 in 4.80 1 in 4.80 1 in 4.80 $250,000 6 —
52. $100 or $200 Frenzy #1731 $20 76.5% $15.29 1 in 7.89 1 in 7.89 1 in 7.89 $200 278,364 —
53. $100 or $200 #1687 $20 76.4% $15.27 1 in 7.91 1 in 7.91 1 in 7.91 $200 64,359 -0.1 pts
54. $50 or $100 #1738 $10 73.4% $7.34 1 in 8.09 1 in 8.09 1 in 8.09 $100 186,766 —

Movers this week

Up: 15X +6.5 pts after a $30,000 prize was claimed; LOTERIA™ Extra! +4.1 pts after a $1,000 prize was claimed; Straight 8's +4.0 pts. Down: Power 10's -4.4 pts after 2 $1,000 prizes were claimed; $100 or $200 -0.1 pts.

Frequently asked questions

How is any-prize odds calculated?
Any-prize odds are the chance that one ticket wins something, including free tickets, estimated from the prizes still unclaimed against the tickets still in circulation.
Who should use the any-prize odds ranking?
Best for players who want frequent small wins and the fun of scratching a winner, rather than chasing the jackpot. Many of those wins are break-even prizes: a free ticket or your money back. Check the cash-odds and profit-odds lists before deciding.
Which California game is #1 on any-prize odds today?
Royal Jackpot (#1718, $40) on September 12, 2026. The bottom of the list is $50 or $100 (#1738, $10).
How current are these numbers?
They come from California Lottery prize figures captured on September 12, 2026 and are recomputed daily. Rankings move when prizes are claimed, especially large ones.

Other California rankings

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