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California Scratch-Off Tickets Ranked by Expected Return

86 active games from official California Lottery data · updated Sep 15, 2026. 86 of them have enough published data for a live expected return, updated as prizes are claimed.

Ranked by how much of each $1 comes back as prizes.

  1. Double The Luck ticket1$20
    Double The Luck #1672$0.87 / $1
    Top prize
    $5,000,000
    Top prizes left
    2
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.67
    Odds to profit
    1 in 5.78
  2. 40 Years of Play! ticket2$40
    40 Years of Play! #1660$0.86 / $1
    Top prize
    $15,000,000
    Top prizes left
    1
    Odds to win
    1 in 2.85
    Odds to profit
    1 in 6.66
  3. 100X ticket3$20
    100X #1696$0.85 / $1
    Top prize
    $5,000,000
    Top prizes left
    3
    Odds to win
    1 in 3
    Odds to profit
    1 in 5.99
  4. Set for Life ticket4$20
    Set for Life #1705$0.85 / $1
    Top prize
    $5,000,000
    Top prizes left
    5
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.32
    Odds to profit
    1 in 4.96
  5. Royal Jackpot ticket5$40
    Royal Jackpot #1718$0.84 / $1
    Top prize
    $15,000,000
    Top prizes left
    3
    Odds to win
    1 in 2.43
    Odds to profit
    1 in 5.86
  6. 7's ticket6$30
    7's #1692$0.83 / $1
    Top prize
    $10,000,000
    Top prizes left
    2
    Odds to win
    1 in 2.71
    Odds to profit
    1 in 4.95
  7. MONOPOLY ticket7$20
    MONOPOLY #1669$0.82 / $1
    Top prize
    $5,000,000
    Top prizes left
    4
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.32
    Odds to profit
    1 in 4.96
  8. 200X ticket8$30
    200X #1740$0.80 / $1
    Top prize
    $10,000,000
    Top prizes left
    4
    Odds to win
    1 in 2.71
    Odds to profit
    1 in 4.94
  9. LOTERIA™ Grande ticket9$10
    LOTERIA™ Grande #1704$0.80 / $1
    Top prize
    $1,000,000
    Top prizes left
    3
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.5
    Odds to profit
    1 in 4.44
  10. Instant Prize Crossword ticket10$20
    Instant Prize Crossword #1739$0.80 / $1
    Top prize
    $2,000,000
    Top prizes left
    14
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.1
    Odds to profit
    1 in 5.15
  11. 100X The Cash ticket11$20
    100X The Cash #1722$0.79 / $1
    Top prize
    $5,000,000
    Top prizes left
    3
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.32
    Odds to profit
    1 in 4.96
  12. Crossword Xtreme ticket12$30
    Crossword Xtreme #1726$0.79 / $1
    Top prize
    $7,000,000
    Top prizes left
    2
    Odds to win
    1 in 2.72
    Odds to profit
    1 in 3.73
  13. Show Me $5,000,000! ticket13$20
    Show Me $5,000,000! #1678$0.79 / $1
    Top prize
    $5,000,000
    Top prizes left
    2
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.32
    Odds to profit
    1 in 4.96
  14. Golden State Riches ticket14$20
    Golden State Riches #1735$0.79 / $1
    Top prize
    $5,000,000
    Top prizes left
    6
    Odds to win
    1 in 2.89
    Odds to profit
    1 in 8.93
  15. $5,000,000 Extreme Cash ticket15$20
    $5,000,000 Extreme Cash #1744$0.78 / $1
    Top prize
    $5,000,000
    Top prizes left
    4
    Odds to win
    1 in 3
    Odds to profit
    1 in 5.99
  16. Instant Prize Crossword ticket16$20
    Instant Prize Crossword #1590$0.78 / $1
    Top prize
    $2,000,000
    Top prizes left
    9
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.1
    Odds to profit
    1 in 5.14
  17. Los Angeles Chargers ticket17$10
    Los Angeles Chargers #1691$0.78 / $1
    Top prize
    $1,000,000
    Top prizes left
    3
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.3
    Odds to profit
    1 in 6.09
  18. Red Carpet Riches ticket18$20
    Red Carpet Riches #1714$0.78 / $1
    Top prize
    $2,000,000
    Top prizes left
    5
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.1
    Odds to profit
    1 in 5.15
  19. Joker's Wild Poker ticket19$10
    Joker's Wild Poker #1668$0.78 / $1
    Top prize
    $750,000
    Top prizes left
    3
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.43
    Odds to profit
    1 in 7.44
  20. Sunny Money ticket20$10
    Sunny Money #1677$0.77 / $1
    Top prize
    $1,000,000
    Top prizes left
    3
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.5
    Odds to profit
    1 in 4.44
  21. Mystery Crossword ticket21$10
    Mystery Crossword #1743$0.77 / $1
    Top prize
    $750,000
    Top prizes left
    23
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.47
    Odds to profit
    1 in 7.59
  22. $100 or $200 ticket22$20
    $100 or $200 #1687$0.76 / $1
    Top prize
    $200
    Top prizes left
    63960
    Odds to win
    1 in 7.94
    Odds to profit
    1 in 7.92
  23. $100 or $200 Frenzy ticket23$20
    $100 or $200 Frenzy #1731$0.76 / $1
    Top prize
    $200
    Top prizes left
    274463
    Odds to win
    1 in 7.94
    Odds to profit
    1 in 7.92
  24. California Dreamin' ticket24$5
    California Dreamin' #1680$0.76 / $1
    Top prize
    $555,555
    Top prizes left
    5
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.75
    Odds to profit
    1 in 7.7
  25. Neon Jackpot ticket25$10
    Neon Jackpot #1734$0.76 / $1
    Top prize
    $1,000,000
    Top prizes left
    6
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.42
    Odds to profit
    1 in 4.71
  26. Cash King ticket26$20
    Cash King #1664$0.75 / $1
    Top prize
    $5,000,000
    Top prizes left
    2
    Odds to win
    1 in 3
    Odds to profit
    1 in 5.99
  27. Crossword Xtreme ticket27$30
    Crossword Xtreme #1673$0.75 / $1
    Top prize
    $7,000,000
    Top prizes left
    0 — gone
    Odds to win
    1 in 2.72
    Odds to profit
    1 in 3.73
  28. Mystery Crossword ticket28$10
    Mystery Crossword #1708$0.75 / $1
    Top prize
    $750,000
    Top prizes left
    6
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.47
    Odds to profit
    1 in 7.61
  29. $1,000,000 Money Mania ticket29$10
    $1,000,000 Money Mania #1713$0.74 / $1
    Top prize
    $1,000,000
    Top prizes left
    3
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.42
    Odds to profit
    1 in 4.71
  30. $1,000,000 Poker ticket30$10
    $1,000,000 Poker #1725$0.74 / $1
    Top prize
    $1,000,000
    Top prizes left
    10
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.5
    Odds to profit
    1 in 4.41
  31. Set for Life ticket31$2
    Set for Life #1736$0.73 / $1
    Top prize
    $1,200,000
    Top prizes left
    2
    Odds to win
    1 in 4.44
    Odds to profit
    1 in 7.98
  32. California Jackpot ticket32$10
    California Jackpot #1695$0.73 / $1
    Top prize
    $1,000,000
    Top prizes left
    3
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.42
    Odds to profit
    1 in 4.71
  33. Royal Riches ticket33$30
    Royal Riches #1625$0.73 / $1
    Top prize
    $10,000,000
    Top prizes left
    1
    Odds to win
    1 in 2.71
    Odds to profit
    1 in 4.95
  34. $50 or $100 ticket34$10
    $50 or $100 #1738$0.73 / $1
    Top prize
    $100
    Top prizes left
    182032
    Odds to win
    1 in 8.13
    Odds to profit
    1 in 8.11
  35. California Color Pop ticket35$10
    California Color Pop #1721$0.73 / $1
    Top prize
    $1,000,000
    Top prizes left
    1
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.5
    Odds to profit
    1 in 4.44
  36. $50 or $100! ticket36$10
    $50 or $100! #1681$0.73 / $1
    Top prize
    $100
    Top prizes left
    47701
    Odds to win
    1 in 8.13
    Odds to profit
    1 in 8.15
  37. Merry Multiplier ticket37$10
    Merry Multiplier #1699$0.71 / $1
    Top prize
    $1,000,000
    Top prizes left
    1
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.61
    Odds to profit
    1 in 6.25
  38. The Big Spin ticket38$5
    The Big Spin #1623$0.71 / $1
    Top prize
    $500,000
    Top prizes left
    13
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.81
    Odds to profit
    1 in 5.31
  39. JAWS ticket39$5
    JAWS #1724$0.71 / $1
    Top prize
    $500,000
    Top prizes left
    12
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.81
    Odds to profit
    1 in 5.31
  40. Celebrate 2026 ticket40$25
    Celebrate 2026 #1700$0.71 / $1
    Top prize
    $7,500,000
    Top prizes left
    0 — gone
    Odds to win
    1 in 2.93
    Odds to profit
    1 in 4.81
  41. LOTERIA™ Extra! ticket41$5
    LOTERIA™ Extra! #1737$0.71 / $1
    Top prize
    $100,000
    Top prizes left
    11
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.51
    Odds to profit
    1 in 5.38
  42. $5,000,000 Superstar ticket42$20
    $5,000,000 Superstar #1709$0.70 / $1
    Top prize
    $5,000,000
    Top prizes left
    0 — gone
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.43
    Odds to profit
    1 in 6.34
  43. Tic Tac Toe Bonus ticket43$5
    Tic Tac Toe Bonus #1658$0.70 / $1
    Top prize
    $250,000
    Top prizes left
    8
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.76
    Odds to profit
    1 in 5.22
  44. Full of 500's ticket44$5
    Full of 500's #1742$0.70 / $1
    Top prize
    $500
    Top prizes left
    21586
    Odds to win
    1 in 4.43
    Odds to profit
    1 in 5.96
  45. Power 10's ticket45$10
    Power 10's #1686$0.69 / $1
    Top prize
    $1,000,000
    Top prizes left
    1
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.3
    Odds to profit
    1 in 6.09
  46. Cash Crush ticket46$5
    Cash Crush #1712$0.69 / $1
    Top prize
    $250,000
    Top prizes left
    7
    Odds to win
    1 in 4.53
    Odds to profit
    1 in 4.54
  47. MEGA Crossword ticket47$5
    MEGA Crossword #1717$0.68 / $1
    Top prize
    $75,000
    Top prizes left
    17
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.82
    Odds to profit
    1 in 5.8
  48. Instant Prize Crossword ticket48$20
    Instant Prize Crossword #1634$0.68 / $1
    Top prize
    $2,000,000
    Top prizes left
    0 — gone
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.1
    Odds to profit
    1 in 5.14
  49. Red, White & Blue 7's ticket49$5
    Red, White & Blue 7's #1730$0.68 / $1
    Top prize
    $250,000
    Top prizes left
    6
    Odds to win
    1 in 4.73
    Odds to profit
    1 in 4.63
  50. MONOPOLY ticket50$5
    MONOPOLY #1667$0.68 / $1
    Top prize
    $100,000
    Top prizes left
    5
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.57
    Odds to profit
    1 in 4.9
  51. Poker Nights ticket51$5
    Poker Nights #1694$0.67 / $1
    Top prize
    $75,000
    Top prizes left
    4
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.62
    Odds to profit
    1 in 5.32
  52. Instant Prize Crossword ticket52$20
    Instant Prize Crossword #1682$0.66 / $1
    Top prize
    $2,000,000
    Top prizes left
    0 — gone
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.1
    Odds to profit
    1 in 5.14
  53. Planetary Payout ticket53$2
    Planetary Payout #1741$0.66 / $1
    Top prize
    $20,000
    Top prizes left
    19
    Odds to win
    1 in 4.09
    Odds to profit
    1 in 6.96
  54. LOTERIA™ ticket54$3
    LOTERIA™ #1729$0.66 / $1
    Top prize
    $30,000
    Top prizes left
    46
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.74
    Odds to profit
    1 in 5.8
  55. Winner Winner Chicken Dinner ticket55$5
    Winner Winner Chicken Dinner #1632$0.65 / $1
    Top prize
    $250,000
    Top prizes left
    2
    Odds to win
    1 in 4.77
    Odds to profit
    1 in 7.37
  56. $pring Green ticket56$2
    $pring Green #1710$0.65 / $1
    Top prize
    $20,000
    Top prizes left
    7
    Odds to win
    1 in 4.25
    Odds to profit
    1 in 6.3
  57. Dominoes ticket57$2
    Dominoes #1723$0.65 / $1
    Top prize
    $30,000
    Top prizes left
    10
    Odds to win
    1 in 4.1
    Odds to profit
    1 in 6.89
  58. MONOPOLY ticket58$2
    MONOPOLY #1665$0.65 / $1
    Top prize
    $30,000
    Top prizes left
    15
    Odds to win
    1 in 4.1
    Odds to profit
    1 in 6.89
  59. Los Angeles Rams ticket59$10
    Los Angeles Rams #1690$0.65 / $1
    Top prize
    $1,000,000
    Top prizes left
    0 — gone
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.3
    Odds to profit
    1 in 6.09
  60. GOOOAAAL! ticket60$2
    GOOOAAAL! #1728$0.65 / $1
    Top prize
    $20,000
    Top prizes left
    11
    Odds to win
    1 in 4.09
    Odds to profit
    1 in 6.96
  61. Ca$h Doubler ticket61$2
    Ca$h Doubler #1732$0.64 / $1
    Top prize
    $20,000
    Top prizes left
    9
    Odds to win
    1 in 4.24
    Odds to profit
    1 in 7.43
  62. Happy Holidays ticket62$5
    Happy Holidays #1698$0.64 / $1
    Top prize
    $250,000
    Top prizes left
    1
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.76
    Odds to profit
    1 in 5.22
  63. Tripling Bonus Crossword ticket63$3
    Tripling Bonus Crossword #1720$0.64 / $1
    Top prize
    $20,000
    Top prizes left
    8
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.34
    Odds to profit
    1 in 4.13
  64. Fireball Bingo ticket64$3
    Fireball Bingo #1711$0.64 / $1
    Top prize
    $20,000
    Top prizes left
    26
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.61
    Odds to profit
    1 in 5.12
  65. Your Lucky Stars ticket65$2
    Your Lucky Stars #1716$0.64 / $1
    Top prize
    $20,000
    Top prizes left
    6
    Odds to win
    1 in 4.09
    Odds to profit
    1 in 6.96
  66. LOTERIA™ Extra! ticket66$5
    LOTERIA™ Extra! #1688$0.64 / $1
    Top prize
    $100,000
    Top prizes left
    3
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.51
    Odds to profit
    1 in 5.38
  67. Full of 500's ticket67$5
    Full of 500's #1703$0.63 / $1
    Top prize
    $500
    Top prizes left
    1976
    Odds to win
    1 in 4.43
    Odds to profit
    1 in 5.96
  68. Feeling Lucky ticket68$5
    Feeling Lucky #1685$0.63 / $1
    Top prize
    $250,000
    Top prizes left
    0 — gone
    Odds to win
    1 in 4.77
    Odds to profit
    1 in 7.37
  69. Rockin' Riches ticket69$1
    Rockin' Riches #1727$0.62 / $1
    Top prize
    $5,000
    Top prizes left
    37
    Odds to win
    1 in 4.34
    Odds to profit
    1 in 8.17
  70. Mystery Crossword ticket70$10
    Mystery Crossword #1659$0.62 / $1
    Top prize
    $750,000
    Top prizes left
    1
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.47
    Odds to profit
    1 in 7.58
  71. Cozy Crossword ticket71$3
    Cozy Crossword #1702$0.62 / $1
    Top prize
    $20,000
    Top prizes left
    3
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.19
    Odds to profit
    1 in 3.92
  72. Straight 8's ticket72$1
    Straight 8's #1674$0.62 / $1
    Top prize
    $888
    Top prizes left
    22
    Odds to win
    1 in 4.59
    Odds to profit
    1 in 8.79
  73. California Crossword ticket73$3
    California Crossword #1676$0.61 / $1
    Top prize
    $40,000
    Top prizes left
    3
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.57
    Odds to profit
    1 in 4.65
  74. 10X The Cash ticket74$2
    10X The Cash #1719$0.61 / $1
    Top prize
    $30,000
    Top prizes left
    4
    Odds to win
    1 in 4.16
    Odds to profit
    1 in 7.16
  75. Four Leaf Frenzy ticket75$1
    Four Leaf Frenzy #1715$0.61 / $1
    Top prize
    $5,000
    Top prizes left
    6
    Odds to win
    1 in 4.56
    Odds to profit
    1 in 7.55
  76. LOTERIA™ ticket76$3
    LOTERIA™ #1666$0.60 / $1
    Top prize
    $30,000
    Top prizes left
    14
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.74
    Odds to profit
    1 in 5.8
  77. SuperLotto Plus® Multiplier ticket77$5
    SuperLotto Plus® Multiplier #1733$0.60 / $1
    Top prize
    $500,000
    Top prizes left
    6
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.81
    Odds to profit
    1 in 5.31
  78. Season's Greetings ticket78$1
    Season's Greetings #1697$0.60 / $1
    Top prize
    $5,000
    Top prizes left
    19
    Odds to win
    1 in 4.34
    Odds to profit
    1 in 8.17
  79. Winter Double Match ticket79$2
    Winter Double Match #1701$0.59 / $1
    Top prize
    $20,000
    Top prizes left
    5
    Odds to win
    1 in 4.27
    Odds to profit
    1 in 6.97
  80. The Lucky Spot! ticket80$1
    The Lucky Spot! #1555$0.59 / $1
    Top prize
    $1,000
    Top prizes left
    27
    Odds to win
    1 in 4.78
    Odds to profit
    1 in 8.48
  81. 15X ticket81$3
    15X #1684$0.59 / $1
    Top prize
    $30,000
    Top prizes left
    2
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.78
    Odds to profit
    1 in 5.9
  82. Bingo Extra ticket82$3
    Bingo Extra #1657$0.58 / $1
    Top prize
    $20,000
    Top prizes left
    7
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.61
    Odds to profit
    1 in 5.12
  83. Year of the Horse ticket83$1
    Year of the Horse #1706$0.58 / $1
    Top prize
    $888
    Top prizes left
    1
    Odds to win
    1 in 4.59
    Odds to profit
    1 in 8.79
  84. Tic Tac Toe Craze ticket84$2
    Tic Tac Toe Craze #1707$0.57 / $1
    Top prize
    $20,000
    Top prizes left
    4
    Odds to win
    1 in 4.24
    Odds to profit
    1 in 6.81
  85. MEGA Crossword ticket85$5
    MEGA Crossword #1628$0.55 / $1
    Top prize
    $75,000
    Top prizes left
    0 — gone
    Odds to win
    1 in 3.82
    Odds to profit
    1 in 5.8
  86. Set for Life ticket86$2
    Set for Life #1693$0.52 / $1
    Top prize
    $1,200,000
    Top prizes left
    0 — gone
    Odds to win
    1 in 4.44
    Odds to profit
    1 in 7.98

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California scratch-off FAQ

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

As of our latest update, the California scratch-off with the highest expected return is Double The Luck, a $20 ticket returning about $0.87 per $1. Rankings change daily as prizes are claimed, so the table above always shows the current order.

How are California scratch-off odds and returns calculated?

We take the official remaining-prize data published by the California Lottery and divide the value of all unclaimed prizes by the estimated number of tickets remaining. That gives each game's expected return per dollar spent.

How often is the California scratch-off data updated?

Every day. We refresh California prize data daily from the official California Lottery source, so the rankings reflect prizes claimed since the game launched.

Do better odds mean I will make money on California scratch-offs?

No. Like all lottery games, California scratch-offs carry a negative expected return on average — a higher-ranked ticket simply loses you less, not nothing. Play for fun, not for income.

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