MEGA Crossword (#1717) is a $5 California scratch-off ticket. 17 of 35 top prizes remaining. Published overall odds are 1 in 3.82. It ranks #36 among 58 eligible California scratch-offs. Official source: California Lottery.
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MEGA Crossword has 17 of 35 top prizes remaining in California, with about 53.3% of all listed prize tiers claimed.
MEGA Crossword top prize remaining
17
out of 35 originally printed
Overall prize claim rate
53.3%
of all listed prize tiers claimed
| Tier | Prize Amount | Total Prizes | Remaining | Claimed % | Published Odds | Current Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | $75K | 35 | 17 | 51.4% | 1 in 1218848.00 | 1 in 1171129.82 |
| 2nd | $5K | 528 | 266 | 49.6% | 1 in 80795.00 | 1 in 74846.64 |
| 3rd | $1K | 1,082 | 523 | 51.7% | 1 in 39427.00 | 1 in 38067.32 |
| 4th | $500 | 13,862 | 6,281 | 54.7% | 1 in 3077.00 | 1 in 3169.75 |
| 5th | $100 | 71,150 | 32,247 | 54.7% | 1 in 600.00 | 1 in 617.40 |
| 6th | $50 | 135,546 | 61,734 | 54.5% | 1 in 315.00 | 1 in 322.50 |
| 7th | $30 | 213,342 | 97,317 | 54.4% | 1 in 200.00 | 1 in 204.58 |
| 8th | $25 | 266,915 | 121,432 | 54.5% | 1 in 160.00 | 1 in 163.95 |
| 9th | $20 | 1,066,570 | 489,029 | 54.1% | 1 in 40.00 | 1 in 40.71 |
| 10th | $15 | 2,025,976 | 927,135 | 54.2% | 1 in 21.00 | 1 in 21.47 |
| 11th | $10 | 3,626,455 | 1,676,211 | 53.8% | 1 in 12.00 | 1 in 11.88 |
| 12th | $5 | 3,732,722 | 1,793,409 | 52% | 1 in 11.00 | 1 in 11.10 |
MEGA Crossword lists published overall odds of 1 in 3.82 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 3.82
Includes break-even and lower-tier prizes
Published top prize odds
1 in 1218848
Original odds at launch for the top tier
Current estimated top prize odds
1 in 1171130
Based on remaining tickets vs remaining top prizes
Odds to win more than the ticket
1 in 5.80
Combined odds of any prize above $5
MEGA Crossword had 42,660,000 tickets printed. Lottery Valley estimates about 19,909,207 remain (46.7% of the print run) based on overall prize depletion.
Total tickets printed
42,660,000
Estimated tickets remaining
19,909,207
46.7% of print run left
Estimated tickets sold
22,750,793
MEGA Crossword currently ranks #36 of 58 eligible California scratch-offs in Lottery Valley's composite ranking, with an estimated payout rate of 69%. 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
#36 of 58
among eligible California scratch-offs
Estimated payout rate
69%
On average, a $5 ticket returns about $3.44 in prizes — an average loss of $1.56.
Prize pool claim rate
53.3%
Higher claim rates mean fewer prizes remain
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MEGA Crossword is game #1717 in the California Lottery scratch-off portfolio. It costs $5 with a $75K top prize.
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Common questions about MEGA Crossword remaining prizes, odds, availability, and ticket details in California.
A MEGA Crossword scratch-off ticket costs $5 in California.
The top prize for MEGA Crossword is $75,000.
As of the last update, MEGA Crossword has 17 top prizes remaining out of 35 originally printed.
The published overall odds of winning any prize on MEGA Crossword are 1 in 3.82. Individual prize tiers have different odds, shown in the remaining-prizes table on this page.
Combining every prize tier above the $5 ticket price, the odds of winning more than you paid on MEGA Crossword are about 1 in 5.80. 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 MEGA Crossword are about 1 in 1171130. Published launch odds may differ because fewer tickets and prizes remain in circulation.
MEGA Crossword 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.
MEGA Crossword had 42,660,000 tickets printed. Lottery Valley estimates about 19,909,207 tickets remain (46.7% of the original print run), based on overall prize depletion.
Lottery Valley estimates MEGA Crossword pays back about 69% of ticket sales in prizes, based on published prize tiers. On average, a $5 ticket returns about $3.44 in prizes — an average loss of $1.56. It's an average across all tickets, not what any single ticket will win.
Small MEGA Crossword 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 MEGA Crossword 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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