Instant Prize Crossword (#1739) is a $20 California scratch-off ticket. 12 of 15 top prizes remaining. Published overall odds are 1 in 3.10. It ranks #6 among 58 eligible California scratch-offs. Official source: California Lottery.
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Instant Prize Crossword (#1739) has 12 of 15 top prizes remaining in California, with about 22.0% of all listed prize tiers claimed.
Instant Prize Crossword (#1739) top prize remaining
12
out of 15 originally printed
Overall prize claim rate
22.0%
of all listed prize tiers claimed
| Tier | Prize Amount | Total Prizes | Remaining | Claimed % | Published Odds | Current Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | $2M | 15 | 12 | 20% | 1 in 1197542.00 | 1 in 1167229.67 |
| 2nd | $25K | 32 | 28 | 12.5% | 1 in 561348.00 | 1 in 500241.29 |
| 3rd | $10K | 30 | 25 | 16.7% | 1 in 598771.00 | 1 in 560270.24 |
| 4th | $5K | 147 | 123 | 16.3% | 1 in 122198.00 | 1 in 113876.07 |
| 5th | $2K | 4,482 | 3,679 | 17.9% | 1 in 4008.00 | 1 in 3807.22 |
| 6th | $1K | 11,997 | 9,712 | 19% | 1 in 1497.00 | 1 in 1442.21 |
| 7th | $500 | 31,374 | 24,428 | 22.1% | 1 in 573.00 | 1 in 573.39 |
| 8th | $250 | 44,845 | 34,810 | 22.4% | 1 in 401.00 | 1 in 402.38 |
| 9th | $200 | 97,426 | 75,792 | 22.2% | 1 in 184.00 | 1 in 184.81 |
| 10th | $100 | 448,992 | 349,175 | 22.2% | 1 in 40.00 | 1 in 40.11 |
| 11th | $50 | 838,194 | 652,676 | 22.1% | 1 in 21.00 | 1 in 21.46 |
| 12th | $25 | 1,916,238 | 1,493,465 | 22.1% | 1 in 9.00 | 1 in 9.38 |
| 13th | $20 | 2,395,084 | 1,870,724 | 21.9% | 1 in 8.00 | 1 in 7.49 |
Instant Prize Crossword (#1739) lists published overall odds of 1 in 3.10 for winning any prize. Top-prize and profit odds are narrower and change as tickets and prizes are claimed.
Overall odds (any prize)
1 in 3.10
Includes break-even and lower-tier prizes
Published top prize odds
1 in 1197542
Original odds at launch for the top tier
Current estimated top prize odds
1 in 1167230
Based on remaining tickets vs remaining top prizes
Best published profit odds
1 in 9.00
Strongest listed odds for prizes above $20
Instant Prize Crossword (#1739) had 17,960,000 tickets printed. Lottery Valley estimates about 14,006,756 remain (78.0% of the print run) based on overall prize depletion.
Total tickets printed
17,960,000
Estimated tickets remaining
14,006,756
78.0% of print run left
Estimated tickets sold
3,953,244
Instant Prize Crossword (#1739) currently ranks #6 of 58 eligible California scratch-offs in Lottery Valley's composite ranking. Rankings reflect published odds, remaining prizes, and expected value — not a guarantee of profit.
California scratch-off ranking
#6 of 58
among eligible California scratch-offs
Prize pool claim rate
22.0%
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.
Instant Prize Crossword (#1739) is game #1739 in the California Lottery scratch-off portfolio. It costs $20 with a $2M top prize.
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Common questions about Instant Prize Crossword remaining prizes, odds, availability, and ticket details in California.
A Instant Prize Crossword scratch-off ticket costs $20 in California.
The top prize for Instant Prize Crossword is $2,000,000.
As of the last update, Instant Prize Crossword has 12 top prizes remaining out of 15 originally printed.
The published overall odds of winning any prize on Instant Prize Crossword are 1 in 3.10. Individual prize tiers have different odds, shown in the remaining-prizes table on this page.
Among published tiers that pay more than the $20 ticket price, the strongest listed odds on Instant Prize Crossword are 1 in 9.00. Overall odds include break-even prizes, so they are not the same as profit odds.
Based on estimated remaining tickets and remaining top prizes, the current top-prize odds for Instant Prize Crossword are about 1 in 1167230. Published launch odds may differ because fewer tickets and prizes remain in circulation.
Instant Prize 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.
Instant Prize Crossword had 17,960,000 tickets printed. Lottery Valley estimates about 14,006,756 tickets remain (78.0% of the original print run), based on overall prize depletion.
Small Instant Prize 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 Instant Prize 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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