Set for Life (#1705) is a $20 California scratch-off ticket. 5 of 6 top prizes remaining. Published overall odds are 1 in 3.32. It ranks #4 among 58 eligible California scratch-offs. Official source: California Lottery.
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Set for Life (#1705) has 5 of 6 top prizes remaining in California, with about 55.7% of all listed prize tiers claimed.
Set for Life (#1705) top prize remaining
5
out of 6 originally printed
Overall prize claim rate
55.7%
of all listed prize tiers claimed
| Tier | Prize Amount | Total Prizes | Remaining | Claimed % | Published Odds | Current Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | $5M | 6 | 5 | 16.7% | 1 in 3002785.00 | 1 in 1595623.40 |
| 2nd | $3K | 4,503 | 2,020 | 55.1% | 1 in 4001.00 | 1 in 3949.56 |
| 3rd | $500 | 72,202 | 31,506 | 56.4% | 1 in 250.00 | 1 in 253.23 |
| 4th | $250 | 50,691 | 22,229 | 56.1% | 1 in 355.00 | 1 in 358.91 |
| 5th | $100 | 202,623 | 89,071 | 56% | 1 in 89.00 | 1 in 89.57 |
| 6th | $75 | 300,398 | 131,570 | 56.2% | 1 in 60.00 | 1 in 60.64 |
| 7th | $50 | 600,501 | 263,924 | 56% | 1 in 30.00 | 1 in 30.23 |
| 8th | $40 | 1,201,226 | 530,500 | 55.8% | 1 in 15.00 | 1 in 15.04 |
| 9th | $30 | 1,201,058 | 531,564 | 55.7% | 1 in 15.00 | 1 in 15.01 |
| 10th | $20 | 1,801,671 | 803,832 | 55.4% | 1 in 10.00 | 1 in 9.93 |
Set for Life (#1705) lists published overall odds of 1 in 3.32 for winning any prize. Top-prize odds and the odds of winning more than the ticket price are longer and change as tickets and prizes are claimed.
Overall odds (any prize)
1 in 3.32
Includes break-even and lower-tier prizes
Published top prize odds
1 in 3002785
Original odds at launch for the top tier
Current estimated top prize odds
1 in 1595623
Based on remaining tickets vs remaining top prizes
Odds to win more than the ticket
1 in 4.96
Combined odds of any prize above $20
Set for Life (#1705) had 18,020,000 tickets printed. Lottery Valley estimates about 7,978,117 remain (44.3% of the print run) based on overall prize depletion.
Total tickets printed
18,020,000
Estimated tickets remaining
7,978,117
44.3% of print run left
Estimated tickets sold
10,041,883
Set for Life (#1705) currently ranks #4 of 58 eligible California scratch-offs in Lottery Valley's composite ranking, with an estimated payout rate of 79%. Rankings compare published odds and prize data; they aren't recommendations, and on average every game pays back less than it costs.
California scratch-off ranking
#4 of 58
among eligible California scratch-offs
Estimated payout rate
79%
On average, a $20 ticket returns about $15.70 in prizes — an average loss of $4.30.
Prize pool claim rate
55.7%
Higher claim rates mean fewer prizes remain
See the best California scratch-off tickets to buy for a ranked shortlist across the full state database.
Set for Life (#1705) is game #1705 in the California Lottery scratch-off portfolio. It costs $20 with a $5M top prize.
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Common questions about Set for Life remaining prizes, odds, availability, and ticket details in California.
A Set for Life scratch-off ticket costs $20 in California.
The top prize for Set for Life is $5,000,000.
As of the last update, Set for Life has 5 top prizes remaining out of 6 originally printed.
The published overall odds of winning any prize on Set for Life are 1 in 3.32. Individual prize tiers have different odds, shown in the remaining-prizes table on this page.
Combining every prize tier above the $20 ticket price, the odds of winning more than you paid on Set for Life are about 1 in 4.96. Overall odds also count prizes equal to the ticket price, so they are higher.
Based on estimated remaining tickets and remaining top prizes, the current top-prize odds for Set for Life are about 1 in 1595623. Published launch odds may differ because fewer tickets and prizes remain in circulation.
Set for Life is listed as an active California scratch-off with remaining prize data published by the state lottery. Availability at retail stores can vary by location.
Set for Life had 18,020,000 tickets printed. Lottery Valley estimates about 7,978,117 tickets remain (44.3% of the original print run), based on overall prize depletion.
Lottery Valley estimates Set for Life pays back about 79% of ticket sales in prizes, based on published prize tiers. On average, a $20 ticket returns about $15.70 in prizes — an average loss of $4.30. It's an average across all tickets, not what any single ticket will win.
Set for Life is a life-style prize game. Check the official California lottery game page for whether the top prize pays as a lump sum, annual installments, or weekly payments over a set period.
Small Set for Life prizes can usually be claimed at authorized California lottery retailers. Larger prizes typically require a claim form and visit to a lottery office. See the official California lottery site for current claim thresholds and deadlines.
Remaining prizes, odds, and ticket details for Set for Life come from published California Lottery data synced to Lottery Valley and last updated on October 3, 2026. Always confirm final ticket details on the official lottery site before buying.
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