THE BIG SPIN
State: California
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 01:09PM EDT
Image Credit: California State Lottery
Ticket Price: $5
Expected Value (EV): -$1.46
Starting Odds: 1 in 3.81
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 371.98
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 51,749.54
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 386,684.1
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 13,920,627.48 (42.4%)
Total $500,000 Prizes Remaining: 13 out of 27
Total $10,000 Prizes Remaining: 23 out of 54
Total $1,000 Prizes Remaining: 233 out of 556
About "THE BIG SPIN" Scratch-Off Game in California
The "THE BIG SPIN" scratch-off game is one of the lottery options available in California. The price of a ticket is $5.
The Expected Value (EV) of a ticket in THE BIG SPIN is -$1.46, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 3.81.
The odds of winning at least $100 in THE BIG SPIN are 1 in 371.98.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 51,749.54.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 386,684.1.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 01:09PM EDT, approximately 42.4% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in California's THE BIG SPIN scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ticket | 2,462,400 | 1,056,436 | 1 in 13 | 1 in 13.18 | -1.36% |
| $6 | 2,052,000 | 876,295 | 1 in 16 | 1 in 15.89 | 0.71% |
| $10 | 1,804,953 | 763,969 | 1 in 18 | 1 in 18.22 | -1.23% |
| $15 | 985,498 | 413,975 | 1 in 33 | 1 in 33.63 | -1.9% |
| $20 | 820,800 | 340,948 | 1 in 40 | 1 in 40.83 | -2.07% |
| $30 | 266,715 | 110,379 | 1 in 123 | 1 in 126.12 | -2.53% |
| $50 | 132,530 | 54,283 | 1 in 248 | 1 in 256.45 | -3.41% |
| $100 | 82,684 | 33,799 | 1 in 397 | 1 in 411.87 | -3.74% |
| $500 | 8,257 | 3,355 | 1 in 3,976 | 1 in 4,149.22 | -4.36% |
| $1,000 | 556 | 233 | 1 in 59,050 | 1 in 59,745.18 | -1.18% |
| $10,000 | 54 | 23 | 1 in 608,000 | 1 in 605,244.67 | 0.45% |
| $500,000 | 27 | 13 | 1 in 1,216,000 | 1 in 1,070,817.5 | 11.94% |
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.