Lottery Valley ranks 58 of 58 active California scratch-offs by odds, estimated ROI, remaining top prizes, and ticket price. 200X ranks as the best overall ticket, while $1 Million California Cash has the best published odds of winning any prize, and Tripling Bonus Crossword leads tickets under $5.
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Current leaders by goal before the full top-10 table.
$1 Million California Cash
$40Strongest published overall odds at 1 in 2.32, although many wins may only return the ticket price.
Tripling Bonus Crossword
$3Strongest composite ranking among tickets under $5.
Top 10 eligible tickets by composite ranking. Updated October 4, 2026.
| Rank | Game | Price | Top Prize | Overall Odds | Profit Odds | Est. ROI | Top Prizes Left | Why It Ranks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | 200X | $30 | $10M | 1 in 2.71 | 1 in 4.94 | — | 4 of 5 | Strongest balance among eligible tickets based on profitable-prize odds of 1 in 4.94, 80% of original top prizes remaining. |
| #2 | Crossword Xtreme | $30 | $7M | 1 in 2.72 | 1 in 3.73 | — | 2 of 4 | Ranks #2 with published overall odds of 1 in 2.72. |
| #3 | Set For Life (#1748) | $10 | $6M | 1 in 3.76 | 1 in 4.87 | — | 5 of 5 | Ranks #3 with published overall odds of 1 in 3.76. |
| #4 | Neon Jackpot | $10 | $1M | 1 in 3.42 | 1 in 4.71 | — | 5 of 8 | Ranks #4 with published overall odds of 1 in 3.42. |
| #5 | Set for Life (#1705) | $20 | $5M | 1 in 3.32 | 1 in 4.96 | — | 5 of 6 | Ranks #5 with published overall odds of 1 in 3.32. |
| #6 | Instant Prize Crossword (#1739) | $20 | $2M | 1 in 3.10 | 1 in 5.15 | — | 12 of 15 | Ranks #6 with published overall odds of 1 in 3.10. |
| #7 | MONOPOLY (#1669) | $20 | $5M | 1 in 3.32 | 1 in 4.96 | — | 4 of 6 | Ranks #7 with published overall odds of 1 in 3.32. |
| #8 | $1,000,000 Poker | $10 | $1M | 1 in 3.50 | 1 in 4.41 | — | 9 of 18 | Ranks #8 with published overall odds of 1 in 3.50. |
| #9 | LOTERIA™ Grande | $10 | $1M | 1 in 3.50 | 1 in 4.44 | — | 3 of 6 | Ranks #9 with published overall odds of 1 in 3.50. |
| #10 | $5,000,000 Extreme Cash | $20 | $5M | 1 in 3.00 | 1 in 5.99 | — | 4 of 4 | Ranks #10 with published overall odds of 1 in 3.00. |
Category rankings are more important than the composite score — pick the metric that matches how you want to play.
$1 Million California Cash
$40Strongest published overall odds at 1 in 2.32, although many wins may only return the ticket price.
Alternative: Royal Jackpot
Crossword Xtreme
$30Best calculated odds of winning more than the ticket price (1 in 3.73).
Alternative: Tripling Bonus Crossword
$100 or $200 Frenzy
$20Most top prizes still unclaimed (253379 of 467736).
Alternative: $50 or $100
One primary winner per price band, with a short compare of nearby tickets — not a full reprint of the database.
Overall odds: 1 in 3.34
Best estimated return among active $1 to $3 games on the composite ranking.
| Game | Price | Overall Odds | Est. ROI | Top Prizes Left |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tripling Bonus Crossword | $3 | 1 in 3.34 | — | 7 |
| 15X (#1746) | $3 | 1 in 3.78 | — | 27 |
| LOTERIA™ | $3 | 1 in 3.74 | — | 45 |
Overall odds: 1 in 3.62
Best estimated return among active $5 games on the composite ranking.
| Game | Price | Overall Odds | Est. ROI | Top Prizes Left |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poker Multiplier | $5 | 1 in 3.62 | — | 25 |
| LOTERIA™ Extra! (#1737) | $5 | 1 in 3.51 | — | 11 |
| Cash Crush | $5 | 1 in 4.53 | — | 6 |
Overall odds: 1 in 3.76
Best estimated return among active $10 games on the composite ranking.
| Game | Price | Overall Odds | Est. ROI | Top Prizes Left |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Set For Life (#1748) | $10 | 1 in 3.76 | — | 5 |
| Neon Jackpot | $10 | 1 in 3.42 | — | 5 |
| $1,000,000 Poker | $10 | 1 in 3.50 | — | 9 |
Overall odds: 1 in 3.32
Best estimated return among active $20 games on the composite ranking.
| Game | Price | Overall Odds | Est. ROI | Top Prizes Left |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Set for Life (#1705) | $20 | 1 in 3.32 | — | 5 |
| Instant Prize Crossword (#1739) | $20 | 1 in 3.10 | — | 12 |
| MONOPOLY (#1669) | $20 | 1 in 3.32 | — | 4 |
Overall odds: 1 in 2.71
Best estimated return among active $30 to $50 games on the composite ranking.
| Game | Price | Overall Odds | Est. ROI | Top Prizes Left |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200X | $30 | 1 in 2.71 | — | 4 |
| Crossword Xtreme | $30 | 1 in 2.72 | — | 2 |
| 7's | $30 | 1 in 2.71 | — | 2 |
These eligible games currently compare less favorably on ranking metrics. That is not advice to avoid them forever — prize pools change as tickets are claimed.
Poker Nights
$5Currently ranks #44 among eligible tickets with a lower composite score than most peers.
40 Years of Play!
$40Currently ranks #45 among eligible tickets with a lower composite score than most peers.
Power 10's
$10Currently ranks #46 among eligible tickets with a lower composite score than most peers.
California Dreamin'
$5Currently ranks #47 among eligible tickets with a lower composite score than most peers.
15X (#1684)
$3Currently ranks #48 among eligible tickets with a lower composite score than most peers.
$100 or $200 Frenzy
$20Currently ranks #49 among eligible tickets with a lower composite score than most peers.
$50 or $100
$10Currently ranks #50 among eligible tickets with a lower composite score than most peers.
Set for Life (#1736)
$2Currently ranks #51 among eligible tickets with a lower composite score than most peers.
All 58 eligible games in the current ranking.
| Rank | Game | Price | Overall Odds | Profit Odds | Est. ROI | Top Prizes Left |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | 200X | $30 | 1 in 2.71 | 1 in 4.94 | — | 4 |
| #2 | Crossword Xtreme | $30 | 1 in 2.72 | 1 in 3.73 | — | 2 |
| #3 | Set For Life (#1748) | $10 | 1 in 3.76 | 1 in 4.87 | — | 5 |
| #4 | Neon Jackpot | $10 | 1 in 3.42 | 1 in 4.71 | — | 5 |
| #5 | Set for Life (#1705) | $20 | 1 in 3.32 | 1 in 4.96 | — | 5 |
| #6 | Instant Prize Crossword (#1739) | $20 | 1 in 3.10 | 1 in 5.15 | — | 12 |
| #7 | MONOPOLY (#1669) | $20 | 1 in 3.32 | 1 in 4.96 | — | 4 |
| #8 | $1,000,000 Poker | $10 | 1 in 3.50 | 1 in 4.41 | — | 9 |
| #9 | LOTERIA™ Grande | $10 | 1 in 3.50 | 1 in 4.44 | — | 3 |
| #10 | $5,000,000 Extreme Cash | $20 | 1 in 3.00 | 1 in 5.99 | — | 4 |
| #11 | Poker Multiplier | $5 | 1 in 3.62 | 1 in 5.32 | — | 25 |
| #12 | Tripling Bonus Crossword | $3 | 1 in 3.34 | 1 in 4.13 | — | 7 |
| #13 | 7's | $30 | 1 in 2.71 | 1 in 4.95 | — | 2 |
| #14 | LOTERIA™ Extra! (#1737) | $5 | 1 in 3.51 | 1 in 5.38 | — | 11 |
| #15 | Royal Jackpot | $40 | 1 in 2.43 | 1 in 5.86 | — | 3 |
| #16 | California Jackpot | $10 | 1 in 3.42 | 1 in 4.71 | — | 3 |
| #17 | 15X (#1746) | $3 | 1 in 3.78 | 1 in 5.90 | — | 27 |
| #18 | Show Me $5,000,000! | $20 | 1 in 3.32 | 1 in 4.96 | — | 2 |
| #19 | Red Carpet Riches | $20 | 1 in 3.10 | 1 in 5.15 | — | 5 |
| #20 | Cash Crush | $5 | 1 in 4.53 | 1 in 4.54 | — | 6 |
| #21 | LOTERIA™ | $3 | 1 in 3.74 | 1 in 5.80 | — | 45 |
| #22 | California Color Pop | $10 | 1 in 3.50 | 1 in 4.44 | — | 1 |
| #23 | Fireball Bingo | $3 | 1 in 3.61 | 1 in 5.12 | — | 25 |
| #24 | $1 Million California Cash | $40 | 1 in 2.32 | 1 in 7.71 | — | 39 |
| #25 | 100X The Cash | $20 | 1 in 3.32 | 1 in 4.96 | — | 2 |
| #26 | JAWS | $5 | 1 in 3.81 | 1 in 5.31 | — | 11 |
| #27 | Instant Prize Crossword (#1590) | $20 | 1 in 3.10 | 1 in 5.14 | — | 9 |
| #28 | $1,000,000 Money Mania | $10 | 1 in 3.42 | 1 in 4.71 | — | 2 |
| #29 | Mystery Crossword (#1743) | $10 | 1 in 3.47 | 1 in 7.59 | — | 23 |
| #30 | Full of 500's | $5 | 1 in 4.43 | 1 in 5.96 | — | 18531 |
| #31 | Boo Bucks | $2 | 1 in 4.10 | 1 in 6.89 | — | 9 |
| #32 | SuperLotto Plus® Multiplier | $5 | 1 in 3.81 | 1 in 5.31 | — | 5 |
| #33 | Golden State Riches | $20 | 1 in 2.89 | 1 in 8.93 | — | 6 |
| #34 | Red, White & Blue 7's | $5 | 1 in 4.73 | 1 in 4.63 | — | 3 |
| #35 | Planetary Payout | $2 | 1 in 4.09 | 1 in 6.96 | — | 16 |
| #36 | MEGA Crossword | $5 | 1 in 3.82 | 1 in 5.80 | — | 17 |
| #37 | Dominoes | $2 | 1 in 4.10 | 1 in 6.89 | — | 10 |
| #38 | Cash King | $20 | 1 in 3.00 | 1 in 5.99 | — | 2 |
| #39 | 100X | $20 | 1 in 3.00 | 1 in 5.99 | — | 2 |
| #40 | MONOPOLY (#1665) | $2 | 1 in 4.10 | 1 in 6.89 | — | 15 |
| #41 | GOOOAAAL! | $2 | 1 in 4.09 | 1 in 6.96 | — | 11 |
| #42 | LOTERIA™ Extra! (#1688) | $5 | 1 in 3.51 | 1 in 5.38 | — | 3 |
| #43 | Ca$h Doubler | $2 | 1 in 4.24 | 1 in 7.43 | — | 9 |
| #44 | Poker Nights | $5 | 1 in 3.62 | 1 in 5.32 | — | 4 |
| #45 | 40 Years of Play! | $40 | 1 in 2.85 | 1 in 6.66 | — | 1 |
| #46 | Power 10's | $10 | 1 in 3.30 | 1 in 6.09 | — | 1 |
| #47 | California Dreamin' | $5 | 1 in 3.75 | 1 in 7.70 | — | 5 |
| #48 | 15X (#1684) | $3 | 1 in 3.78 | 1 in 5.90 | — | 2 |
| #49 | $100 or $200 Frenzy | $20 | 1 in 7.94 | 1 in 7.92 | — | 253379 |
| #50 | $50 or $100 | $10 | 1 in 8.13 | 1 in 8.11 | — | 158005 |
| #51 | Set for Life (#1736) | $2 | 1 in 4.44 | 1 in 7.98 | — | 1 |
| #52 | 10X The Cash | $2 | 1 in 4.16 | 1 in 7.16 | — | 4 |
| #53 | Mystery Crossword (#1708) | $10 | 1 in 3.47 | 1 in 7.61 | — | 5 |
| #54 | Rockin' Riches | $1 | 1 in 4.34 | 1 in 8.17 | — | 28 |
| #55 | Winner Winner Chicken Dinner | $5 | 1 in 4.77 | 1 in 7.37 | — | 2 |
| #56 | Straight 8's | $1 | 1 in 4.59 | 1 in 8.79 | — | 22 |
| #57 | The Lucky Spot! | $1 | 1 in 4.78 | 1 in 8.48 | — | 27 |
| #58 | $100 or $200 | $20 | 1 in 7.94 | 1 in 7.92 | — | 62370 |
Answers about the best California scratch-offs to buy, odds, price tiers, and how rankings work.
As of October 4, 2026, 200X ranks as the best overall California scratch-off among 58 eligible games. Strongest balance among eligible tickets based on profitable-prize odds of 1 in 4.94, 80% of original top prizes remaining. These rankings do not guarantee a win or profit.
$1 Million California Cash currently has the best published overall odds at 1 in 2.32. Overall odds count any prize as a win, including prizes equal to the ticket price, so they do not necessarily mean the best chance of making a profit.
$100 or $200 Frenzy currently shows the most top prizes remaining (253379 of 467736). Raw remaining counts are not the same as current top-prize odds.
Poker Multiplier currently leads the $5 tier.
Set For Life (#1748) currently leads the $10 tier.
Not automatically. Higher-priced tickets often have different prize structures and may show stronger published overall odds, but expected value and remaining top prizes vary by game. Compare odds, ROI where available, and prize availability inside each price tier.
Newer games can have more intact prize pools, but a recent launch does not guarantee better ROI or better odds than an older eligible game. Treat “best new” as its own category, not a substitute for expected value.
Eligible active games need published odds or prize-tier data. A game with a published top-prize count ranks only while at least one top prize remains. When the California Lottery does not publish remaining counts, active games are ranked on those odds. Games with all top prizes claimed stay in the full scratch-off database but are excluded from rankings. Official lottery data is labeled separately from Lottery Valley calculations. See the methodology section on this page for weights and limitations.
Rankings refresh when underlying California Lottery game and prize data change in Lottery Valley’s database. The date shown on this page reflects the latest game data used for the ranking, not a live feed of every claim.
No. Scratch-off games are random. Stronger comparative metrics improve how tickets compare to each other on published data; they do not identify winning tickets or guarantee a prize or profit.
Published California Lottery game pages, overall odds, ticket prices, top prizes, and top-prizes-remaining figures where available.
Games must be active or ending and include enough published odds or prize-tier data to support ranking. A game with a published top-prize count ranks only while at least one top prize remains. When the California Lottery does not publish remaining counts, active games are ranked on those odds. Games with all top prizes claimed stay on the full scratch-off database but are excluded from rankings. Ended and coming-soon games are listing-only as well.
When inputs are available: 45% estimated-ROI percentile, 25% profitable-prize-odds percentile, 20% top-prize-availability percentile, 10% published overall-odds percentile. Missing inputs redistribute weight across remaining metrics. Large prize means ≥$100,000.
Rankings follow this published methodology and are not changed by affiliate relationships. Data analysis by Lottery Valley; reviewed by Jacob Dymond, Founder and Editor.
Overall odds show how often any prize appears across the printed ticket pool. A prize equal to the ticket price may count as a win, so the best overall odds do not necessarily mean the best chance of making a profit.
Calculated from prize tiers where the prize amount is greater than the ticket price, when full tier odds are published.
Stored expected-return figures where available. Labeled estimated when inventory assumptions are involved.
Raw remaining counts and the share of original top prizes still available. That is top-prize availability — not the same as current top-prize odds, which require remaining ticket inventory.
Rankings cannot identify winning ticket locations or change the randomness of scratch-off games. 18+ only.
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