Loose Change (#1978) is a $1 New Jersey scratch-off ticket. 52 of 140 top prizes remaining. Published overall odds are 1 in 4.42. It ranks #72 among 96 eligible New Jersey scratch-offs. Official source: New Jersey Lottery.
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Loose Change (#1978) has 52 of 140 top prizes remaining in New Jersey, with about 58.7% of all listed prize tiers claimed.
Loose Change (#1978) top prize remaining
52
out of 140 originally printed
Overall prize claim rate
58.7%
of all listed prize tiers claimed
| Tier | Prize Amount | Total Prizes | Remaining | Claimed % | Published Odds | Current Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | $500 | 140 | 52 | 62.9% | 1 in 61467.14 | 1 in 68304.71 |
| 2nd | $100 | 1,867 | 694 | 62.8% | 1 in 4609.21 | 1 in 5117.93 |
| 3rd | $40 | 10,740 | 4,091 | 61.9% | 1 in 801.25 | 1 in 868.21 |
| 4th | $20 | 43,027 | 16,476 | 61.7% | 1 in 200.00 | 1 in 215.58 |
| 5th | $10 | 86,099 | 33,507 | 61.1% | 1 in 99.95 | 1 in 106.00 |
| 6th | $5 | 215,000 | 85,152 | 60.4% | 1 in 40.03 | 1 in 41.71 |
| 7th | $2 | 516,421 | 213,090 | 58.7% | 1 in 16.66 | 1 in 16.67 |
| 8th | $1 | 1,075,706 | 451,380 | 58% | 1 in 8.00 | 1 in 7.87 |
Loose Change (#1978) lists published overall odds of 1 in 4.42 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 4.42
Includes break-even and lower-tier prizes
Published top prize odds
1 in 61467
Original odds at launch for the top tier
Current estimated top prize odds
1 in 68305
Based on remaining tickets vs remaining top prizes
Best published profit odds
1 in 16.66
Strongest listed odds for prizes above $1
Loose Change (#1978) had 8,605,400 tickets printed. Lottery Valley estimates about 3,551,845 remain (41.3% of the print run) based on overall prize depletion.
Total tickets printed
8,605,400
Estimated tickets remaining
3,551,845
41.3% of print run left
Estimated tickets sold
5,053,555
Loose Change (#1978) currently ranks #72 of 96 eligible New Jersey scratch-offs in Lottery Valley's composite ranking. Rankings reflect published odds, remaining prizes, and expected value — not a guarantee of profit.
New Jersey scratch-off ranking
#72 of 96
among eligible New Jersey scratch-offs
Prize pool claim rate
58.7%
Higher claim rates mean fewer prizes remain
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Loose Change (#1978) is game #1978 in the New Jersey Lottery scratch-off portfolio. It costs $1 with a $500 top prize.
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Common questions about Loose Change remaining prizes, odds, availability, and ticket details in New Jersey.
A Loose Change scratch-off ticket costs $1 in New Jersey.
The top prize for Loose Change is $500.
As of the last update, Loose Change has 52 top prizes remaining out of 140 originally printed.
The published overall odds of winning any prize on Loose Change are 1 in 4.42. Individual prize tiers have different odds, shown in the remaining-prizes table on this page.
Among published tiers that pay more than the $1 ticket price, the strongest listed odds on Loose Change are 1 in 16.66. 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 Loose Change are about 1 in 68305. Published launch odds may differ because fewer tickets and prizes remain in circulation.
Loose Change is listed as an active New Jersey scratch-off with remaining prize data published by the state lottery. Availability at retail stores can vary by location.
Loose Change had 8,605,400 tickets printed. Lottery Valley estimates about 3,551,845 tickets remain (41.3% of the original print run), based on overall prize depletion.
Small Loose Change prizes can usually be claimed at authorized New Jersey lottery retailers. Larger prizes typically require a claim form and visit to a lottery office. See the official New Jersey lottery site for current claim thresholds and deadlines.
Remaining prizes, odds, and ticket details for Loose Change come from published New Jersey 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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