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MEGA Crossword is a $5 California Lottery scratch-off (#1717) with a $75,000 top prize and overall odds of 1 in 3.82. Review remaining prizes, prize tiers, and ticket details before you buy. Official source: California Lottery.
#27of 57
among eligible California scratch-offs
February 16, 2026
42,660,000
21
out of 35 original | 40.0% claimed
40.6%
of all prizes claimed
Detailed breakdown of all prize tiers showing remaining prizes and claim rates.
| Tier | Prize Amount | Total Prizes | Remaining | Claimed % | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | $75K | 35 | 21 | 40% | 1 in 1218848.00 |
| 2nd | $5K | 528 | 330 | 37.5% | 1 in 80795.00 |
| 3rd | $1K | 1,082 | 660 | 39% | 1 in 39427.00 |
| 4th | $500 | 13,862 | 8,048 | 41.9% | 1 in 3077.00 |
| 5th | $100 | 71,150 | 41,577 | 41.6% | 1 in 600.00 |
| 6th | $50 | 135,546 | 79,226 | 41.6% | 1 in 315.00 |
| 7th | $30 | 213,342 | 124,917 | 41.4% | 1 in 200.00 |
| 8th | $25 | 266,915 | 156,076 | 41.5% | 1 in 160.00 |
| 9th | $20 | 1,066,570 | 626,260 | 41.3% | 1 in 40.00 |
| 10th | $15 | 2,025,976 | 1,188,666 | 41.3% | 1 in 21.00 |
| 11th | $10 | 3,626,455 | 2,140,873 | 41% | 1 in 12.00 |
| 12th | $5 | 3,732,722 | 2,255,950 | 39.6% | 1 in 11.00 |
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Everything you need to know about MEGA Crossword.
A MEGA Crossword scratch-off ticket costs $5.
The overall odds of winning any prize on MEGA Crossword are 1 in 3.82. There are multiple prize tiers with varying odds for different prize amounts.
The top prize for MEGA Crossword is $75,000.
As of the last update, there are 21 top prizes remaining out of 35 original top prizes.
Prizes can typically be claimed at authorized lottery retailers for amounts under a certain threshold. Larger prizes may require claiming at a lottery office. Visit the official California lottery website for specific claim procedures.
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