Bits & Odds

Best California Scratchers by Current Payout (September 2026)

Updated today September 12, 2026 · 54 games on sale

As of September 12, 2026, the California scratchers leading on payout are 100X ($20, 80.8% payout, $16.15 back per $20 ticket), Crossword Xtreme ($30, 80.3% payout, $24.10 back per $30 ticket) and 7's ($30, 79.4% payout, $23.81 back per $30 ticket).

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What payout means

Current payout is the share of every dollar spent on the game that goes back to players from the prizes still unclaimed, estimated from the tickets we believe remain. A game that launched at 70% payout can drift up (big prizes still out there, many tickets sold) or down (top prizes already claimed).

Who this list is for. It is the single best number for someone who buys a few tickets a week and wants the most value back over time. It is the metric both paid competitor tiers charge for; here it is free.

Its blind spot. Payout says nothing about how often you win. A game can carry a high payout mostly through one enormous prize you will almost certainly not hit.

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

  1. 1 $20

    100X

    #1696
    80.8% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $16.15
    Any prize
    1 in 3.17
    Beats price
    1 in 6.33
    Top prizes
    3 of 6
    Best payout
  2. 2 $30

    Crossword Xtreme

    #1726
    80.3% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $24.10
    Any prize
    1 in 2.68
    Beats price
    1 in 3.68
    Top prizes
    2 of 4
  3. 3 $30

    7's

    #1692
    79.4% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $23.81
    Any prize
    1 in 2.83
    Beats price
    1 in 5.17
    Top prizes
    2 of 5
  4. 4 $40

    40 Years of Play!

    #1660
    79.2% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $31.68
    Any prize
    1 in 3.08
    Beats price
    1 in 7.36
    Top prizes
    1 of 7
  5. 5 $40

    Royal Jackpot

    #1718
    78.9% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $31.55
    Any prize
    1 in 2.58
    Beats price
    1 in 5.96
    Top prizes
    3 of 5
  6. 6 $20

    Set for Life

    #1705
    78.8% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $15.77
    Any prize
    1 in 3.59
    Beats price
    1 in 5.38
    Top prizes
    5 of 6
  7. 7 $20

    MONOPOLY

    #1669
    78.6% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $15.71
    Any prize
    1 in 3.48
    Beats price
    1 in 5.22
    Top prizes
    4 of 6
  8. 8 $20

    Golden State Riches

    #1735
    78.5% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $15.70
    Any prize
    1 in 2.89
    Beats price
    1 in 8.91
    Top prizes
    6 of 7
  9. 9 $20

    100X The Cash

    #1722
    78.5% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $15.69
    Any prize
    1 in 3.36
    Beats price
    1 in 5.05
    Top prizes
    3 of 6
  10. 10 $20

    Show Me $5,000,000!

    #1678
    78.4% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $15.69
    Any prize
    1 in 3.33
    Beats price
    1 in 5.01
    Top prizes
    2 of 5
  11. 11 $20

    $5,000,000 Superstar

    #1709
    78.4% payout now
    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
  12. 12 $30

    200X

    #1740
    77.5% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $23.25
    Any prize
    1 in 2.80
    Beats price
    1 in 5.11
    Top prizes
    4 of 5
  13. 13 $20

    Instant Prize Crossword

    #1590
    77.5% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $15.49
    Any prize
    1 in 3.12
    Beats price
    1 in 5.35
    Top prizes
    9 of 27
  14. 14 $20

    Instant Prize Crossword

    #1739
    77.3% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $15.46
    Any prize
    1 in 3.19
    Beats price
    1 in 5.45
    Top prizes
    14 of 15
  15. 15 $10

    LOTERIA™ Grande

    #1704
    76.5% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $7.65
    Any prize
    1 in 3.66
    Beats price
    1 in 4.71
    Top prizes
    3 of 6
  16. 16 $20

    $100 or $200 Frenzy

    #1731
    76.5% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $15.29
    Any prize
    1 in 7.89
    Beats price
    1 in 7.89
    Top prizes
    278,364 of 467,736
  17. 17 $20

    $5,000,000 Extreme Cash

    #1744
    76.4% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $15.28
    Any prize
    1 in 3.08
    Beats price
    1 in 6.15
    Top prizes
    4 of 4
    New
  18. 18 $20

    $100 or $200

    #1687
    76.4% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $15.27
    Any prize
    1 in 7.91
    Beats price
    1 in 7.91
    Top prizes
    64,359 of 424,075
  19. 19 $10

    Mystery Crossword

    #1743
    76.1% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $7.61
    Any prize
    1 in 3.52
    Beats price
    1 in 7.91
    Top prizes
    23 of 25
    New
  20. 20 $20

    Cash King

    #1664
    76.0% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $15.21
    Any prize
    1 in 2.98
    Beats price
    1 in 5.95
    Top prizes
    2 of 6
  21. 21 $20

    Red Carpet Riches

    #1714
    75.6% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $15.13
    Any prize
    1 in 3.19
    Beats price
    1 in 5.45
    Top prizes
    5 of 12
  22. 22 $5

    LOTERIA™ Extra!

    #1688
    75.0% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $3.75
    Any prize
    1 in 2.98
    Beats price
    1 in 4.84
    Top prizes
    3 of 19
  23. 23 $10

    California Jackpot

    #1695
    74.2% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $7.42
    Any prize
    1 in 3.37
    Beats price
    1 in 4.66
    Top prizes
    3 of 8
  24. 24 $10

    $1,000,000 Poker

    #1725
    74.0% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $7.40
    Any prize
    1 in 3.49
    Beats price
    1 in 4.43
    Top prizes
    10 of 18
  25. 25 $10

    $50 or $100

    #1738
    73.4% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $7.34
    Any prize
    1 in 8.09
    Beats price
    1 in 8.09
    Top prizes
    186,766 of 276,255
  26. 26 $10

    Neon Jackpot

    #1734
    73.4% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $7.34
    Any prize
    1 in 3.52
    Beats price
    1 in 4.85
    Top prizes
    6 of 8
  27. 27 $10

    $1,000,000 Money Mania

    #1713
    72.9% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $7.29
    Any prize
    1 in 3.47
    Beats price
    1 in 4.82
    Top prizes
    3 of 13
  28. 28 $5

    California Dreamin'

    #1680
    72.5% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $3.63
    Any prize
    1 in 3.93
    Beats price
    1 in 8.32
    Top prizes
    5 of 12
  29. 29 $5

    Winner Winner Chicken Dinner

    #1632
    72.2% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $3.61
    Any prize
    1 in 4.32
    Beats price
    1 in 6.90
    Top prizes
    2 of 15
  30. 30 $5

    JAWS

    #1724
    71.9% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $3.60
    Any prize
    1 in 3.76
    Beats price
    1 in 5.31
    Top prizes
    12 of 20
  31. 31 $3

    15X

    #1684
    71.9% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $2.16
    Any prize
    1 in 3.08
    Beats price
    1 in 5.31
    Top prizes
    2 of 37
  32. 32 $5

    Poker Nights

    #1694
    71.8% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $3.59
    Any prize
    1 in 3.37
    Beats price
    1 in 5.06
    Top prizes
    4 of 40
  33. 33 $5

    LOTERIA™ Extra!

    #1737
    71.3% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $3.56
    Any prize
    1 in 3.49
    Beats price
    1 in 5.38
    Top prizes
    11 of 13
  34. 34 $10

    California Color Pop

    #1721
    71.0% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $7.10
    Any prize
    1 in 3.59
    Beats price
    1 in 4.57
    Top prizes
    1 of 6
  35. 35 $2

    10X The Cash

    #1719
    70.6% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $1.41
    Any prize
    1 in 3.61
    Beats price
    1 in 6.45
    Top prizes
    4 of 20
  36. 36 $5

    Full of 500's

    #1742
    70.5% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $3.52
    Any prize
    1 in 4.39
    Beats price
    1 in 6.09
    Top prizes
    22,236 of 26,250
    New
  37. 37 $2

    Set for Life

    #1736
    70.3% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $1.41
    Any prize
    1 in 4.60
    Beats price
    1 in 8.36
    Top prizes
    2 of 2
  38. 38 $10

    Mystery Crossword

    #1708
    69.6% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $6.96
    Any prize
    1 in 3.74
    Beats price
    1 in 9.18
    Top prizes
    6 of 48
  39. 39 $5

    MEGA Crossword

    #1717
    68.7% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $3.43
    Any prize
    1 in 3.80
    Beats price
    1 in 5.78
    Top prizes
    17 of 35
  40. 40 $5

    Cash Crush

    #1712
    68.0% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $3.40
    Any prize
    1 in 4.57
    Beats price
    1 in 4.57
    Top prizes
    7 of 14
  41. 41 $1

    Rockin' Riches

    #1727
    67.9% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $0.68
    Any prize
    1 in 3.98
    Beats price
    1 in 7.65
    Top prizes
    38 of 105
  42. 42 $1

    Straight 8's

    #1674
    67.4% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $0.67
    Any prize
    1 in 4.20
    Beats price
    1 in 8.36
    Top prizes
    22 of 90
  43. 43 $1

    The Lucky Spot!

    #1555
    67.4% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $0.67
    Any prize
    1 in 4.17
    Beats price
    1 in 7.72
    Top prizes
    27 of 125
  44. 44 $5

    Red, White & Blue 7's

    #1730
    66.6% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $3.33
    Any prize
    1 in 4.80
    Beats price
    1 in 4.80
    Top prizes
    6 of 18
  45. 45 $10

    Power 10's

    #1686
    66.6% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $6.66
    Any prize
    1 in 3.43
    Beats price
    1 in 6.65
    Top prizes
    1 of 14
  46. 46 $2

    Dominoes

    #1723
    66.6% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $1.33
    Any prize
    1 in 4.01
    Beats price
    1 in 6.86
    Top prizes
    10 of 16
  47. 47 $2

    MONOPOLY

    #1665
    66.3% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $1.33
    Any prize
    1 in 4.02
    Beats price
    1 in 6.88
    Top prizes
    15 of 28
  48. 48 $3

    Tripling Bonus Crossword

    #1720
    66.0% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $1.98
    Any prize
    1 in 3.25
    Beats price
    1 in 4.11
    Top prizes
    8 of 20
  49. 49 $2

    GOOOAAAL!

    #1728
    65.9% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $1.32
    Any prize
    1 in 4.01
    Beats price
    1 in 6.85
    Top prizes
    11 of 20
  50. 50 $3

    LOTERIA™

    #1729
    65.7% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $1.97
    Any prize
    1 in 3.74
    Beats price
    1 in 6.01
    Top prizes
    48 of 60
  51. 51 $3

    Fireball Bingo

    #1711
    65.5% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $1.97
    Any prize
    1 in 3.52
    Beats price
    1 in 4.97
    Top prizes
    26 of 50
  52. 52 $2

    Planetary Payout

    #1741
    65.0% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $1.30
    Any prize
    1 in 4.13
    Beats price
    1 in 7.01
    Top prizes
    20 of 20
    New
  53. 53 $2

    Ca$h Doubler

    #1732
    64.9% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $1.30
    Any prize
    1 in 4.20
    Beats price
    1 in 7.46
    Top prizes
    9 of 15
  54. 54 $5

    SuperLotto Plus® Multiplier

    #1733
    61.8% payout now
    EV / ticket
    $3.09
    Any prize
    1 in 3.71
    Beats price
    1 in 5.19
    Top prizes
    6 of 13

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 Payout
# Game Price Payout now EV / ticket Any-prize odds Cash odds Profit odds Top prize Top left 7-day
1. 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
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. 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
4. 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
5. Royal Jackpot #1718 $40 78.9% $31.55 1 in 2.58 1 in 3.42 1 in 5.96 $15,000,000 3 —
6. Set for Life #1705 $20 78.8% $15.77 1 in 3.59 1 in 5.42 1 in 5.38 $200,000 5 —
7. 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
8. 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 —
9. 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 —
10. 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
11. $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 —
12. 200X #1740 $30 77.5% $23.25 1 in 2.80 1 in 2.80 1 in 5.11 $10,000,000 4 —
13. 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
14. 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 —
15. LOTERIA™ Grande #1704 $10 76.5% $7.65 1 in 3.66 1 in 4.69 1 in 4.71 $1,000,000 3 —
16. $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 —
17. $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 —
18. $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
19. Mystery Crossword #1743 New $10 76.1% $7.61 1 in 3.52 1 in 7.94 1 in 7.91 $750,000 23 —
20. 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
21. 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 —
22. 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
23. 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
24. $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 —
25. $50 or $100 #1738 $10 73.4% $7.34 1 in 8.09 1 in 8.09 1 in 8.09 $100 186,766 —
26. Neon Jackpot #1734 $10 73.4% $7.34 1 in 3.52 1 in 4.08 1 in 4.85 $1,000,000 6 —
27. $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 —
28. 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
29. 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
30. JAWS #1724 $5 71.9% $3.60 1 in 3.76 1 in 5.30 1 in 5.31 $500,000 12 —
31. 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
32. 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
33. LOTERIA™ Extra! #1737 $5 71.3% $3.56 1 in 3.49 1 in 5.38 1 in 5.38 $100,000 11 —
34. 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 —
35. 10X The Cash #1719 $2 70.6% $1.41 1 in 3.61 1 in 6.36 1 in 6.45 $30,000 4 —
36. 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 —
37. Set for Life #1736 $2 70.3% $1.41 1 in 4.60 1 in 8.38 1 in 8.36 $4,000 2 —
38. Mystery Crossword #1708 $10 69.6% $6.96 1 in 3.74 1 in 9.22 1 in 9.18 $750,000 6 —
39. MEGA Crossword #1717 $5 68.7% $3.43 1 in 3.80 1 in 5.79 1 in 5.78 $75,000 17 —
40. Cash Crush #1712 $5 68.0% $3.40 1 in 4.57 1 in 4.57 1 in 4.57 $250,000 7 —
41. Rockin' Riches #1727 $1 67.9% $0.68 1 in 3.98 1 in 7.57 1 in 7.65 $5,000 38 —
42. 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
43. 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
44. 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 —
45. 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
46. Dominoes #1723 $2 66.6% $1.33 1 in 4.01 1 in 6.84 1 in 6.86 $30,000 10 —
47. 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
48. Tripling Bonus Crossword #1720 $3 66.0% $1.98 1 in 3.25 1 in 4.08 1 in 4.11 $20,000 8 —
49. GOOOAAAL! #1728 $2 65.9% $1.32 1 in 4.01 1 in 6.82 1 in 6.85 $20,000 11 —
50. LOTERIA™ #1729 $3 65.7% $1.97 1 in 3.74 1 in 6.00 1 in 6.01 $30,000 48 —
51. Fireball Bingo #1711 $3 65.5% $1.97 1 in 3.52 1 in 4.98 1 in 4.97 $20,000 26 —
52. Planetary Payout #1741 New $2 65.0% $1.30 1 in 4.13 1 in 7.01 1 in 7.01 $20,000 20 —
53. Ca$h Doubler #1732 $2 64.9% $1.30 1 in 4.20 1 in 7.43 1 in 7.46 $20,000 9 —
54. SuperLotto Plus® Multiplier #1733 $5 61.8% $3.09 1 in 3.71 1 in 3.71 1 in 5.19 $500,000 6 —

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 payout calculated?
Current payout is the share of every dollar spent on the game that goes back to players from the prizes still unclaimed, estimated from the tickets we believe remain. A game that launched at 70% payout can drift up (big prizes still out there, many tickets sold) or down (top prizes already claimed).
Who should use the payout ranking?
It is the single best number for someone who buys a few tickets a week and wants the most value back over time. It is the metric both paid competitor tiers charge for; here it is free. Payout says nothing about how often you win. A game can carry a high payout mostly through one enormous prize you will almost certainly not hit.
Which California game is #1 on payout today?
100X (#1696, $20) on September 12, 2026. The bottom of the list is SuperLotto Plus® Multiplier (#1733, $5).
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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