INSTANT PRIZE CROSSWORD
State: California
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 01:11PM EDT
Image Credit: California State Lottery
Ticket Price: $20
Expected Value (EV): -$4.49
Starting Odds: 1 in 3.1
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 28.34
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 1,035.46
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 234,209.27
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 12,413,091.3 (37.3%)
Total $2,000,000 Prizes Remaining: 9 out of 27
Total $25,000 Prizes Remaining: 22 out of 55
Total $10,000 Prizes Remaining: 22 out of 56
About "INSTANT PRIZE CROSSWORD" Scratch-Off Game in California
The "INSTANT PRIZE CROSSWORD" scratch-off game is one of the lottery options available in California. The price of a ticket is $20.
The Expected Value (EV) of a ticket in INSTANT PRIZE CROSSWORD is -$4.49, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 3.1.
The odds of winning at least $100 in INSTANT PRIZE CROSSWORD are 1 in 28.34.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 1,035.46.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 234,209.27.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 01:11PM EDT, approximately 37.3% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in California's INSTANT PRIZE CROSSWORD scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ticket | 4,439,400 | 1,669,165 | 1 in 8 | 1 in 7.44 | 7.04% |
| $25 | 3,558,192 | 1,324,436 | 1 in 9 | 1 in 9.37 | -4.14% |
| $50 | 1,550,454 | 572,546 | 1 in 21 | 1 in 21.68 | -3.24% |
| $100 | 829,444 | 304,358 | 1 in 40 | 1 in 40.78 | -1.96% |
| $200 | 181,913 | 67,815 | 1 in 183 | 1 in 183.04 | -0.02% |
| $250 | 84,272 | 31,792 | 1 in 395 | 1 in 390.45 | 1.15% |
| $500 | 59,047 | 22,123 | 1 in 564 | 1 in 561.09 | 0.52% |
| $1,000 | 22,525 | 8,590 | 1 in 1,478 | 1 in 1,445.06 | 2.23% |
| $2,000 | 8,426 | 3,240 | 1 in 3,952 | 1 in 3,831.2 | 3.06% |
| $5,000 | 280 | 105 | 1 in 118,912 | 1 in 118,219.92 | 0.58% |
| $10,000 | 56 | 22 | 1 in 594,562 | 1 in 564,231.42 | 5.1% |
| $25,000 | 55 | 22 | 1 in 605,373 | 1 in 564,231.42 | 6.8% |
| $2,000,000 | 27 | 9 | 1 in 1,233,167 | 1 in 1,379,232.37 | -11.84% |
How Are the Odds Calculated for California Scratch-Off Games?
The odds and statistics for California's scratch-off games are based on official lottery data processed through statistical models. This is to help players understand their chances of winning in California's scratch-off games. Here's how each metric is determined:
- Starting Odds: These are the official odds provided by the California lottery at the scratch-off game's launch. They indicate the probability of winning any prize when all tickets are still in circulation.
- Estimated % Tickets Remaining: If not provided by the state, this is estimated based on the number of claimed prizes relative to the game's original prize structure. For example, if a game started with 1 million scratch-off tickets and half of the top prizes have been claimed, it is estimated that about 50% of the scratch-off tickets have been sold.
- Current Odds to Win $100/$1,000/$10,000 or More: These odds indicate the likelihood of winning higher-tier prizes in California scratch-off games. They are determined by summing the probabilities of all applicable prize amounts using the current odds.
- Current Odds to Win the Grand Prize: This metric shows the probability of winning the game's largest prize, adjusted for the estimated remaining tickets and current odds.
- Expected Value (EV): EV represents the average return of a single scratch-off ticket based on the current prizes remaining. It is calculated by multiplying each prize amount by its probability of winning (prizes remaining ÷ estimated tickets remaining), summing these values, and subtracting the ticket price. A positive EV indicates an expected profit per ticket, while a negative EV indicates an expected loss.
Games, prizes, and odds for California scratch-off games are sourced directly fromThe Official California Lottery website.