MEGA CROSSWORD
State: California
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 01:09PM EDT
Image Credit: California State Lottery
Ticket Price: $5
Expected Value (EV): -$1.63
Starting Odds: 1 in 3.82
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 519.21
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 24,619.57
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 1,288,424.24
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 15,461,090.92 (28.46%)
Total $75,000 Prizes Remaining: 12 out of 44
Total $5,000 Prizes Remaining: 222 out of 683
Total $1,000 Prizes Remaining: 394 out of 1,363
About "MEGA CROSSWORD" Scratch-Off Game in California
The "MEGA CROSSWORD" 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 MEGA CROSSWORD is -$1.63, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 3.82.
The odds of winning at least $100 in MEGA CROSSWORD are 1 in 519.21.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 24,619.57.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 1,288,424.24.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 01:09PM EDT, approximately 28.46% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in California's MEGA CROSSWORD scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ticket | 4,758,600 | 1,444,720 | 1 in 11 | 1 in 10.7 | 2.71% |
| $10 | 4,630,216 | 1,291,061 | 1 in 12 | 1 in 11.98 | 0.2% |
| $15 | 2,578,772 | 698,736 | 1 in 21 | 1 in 22.13 | -5.37% |
| $20 | 1,359,163 | 371,455 | 1 in 40 | 1 in 41.62 | -4.06% |
| $25 | 338,865 | 91,274 | 1 in 160 | 1 in 169.39 | -5.87% |
| $30 | 272,777 | 73,470 | 1 in 199 | 1 in 210.44 | -5.75% |
| $50 | 173,591 | 46,912 | 1 in 313 | 1 in 329.58 | -5.3% |
| $100 | 91,127 | 24,445 | 1 in 597 | 1 in 632.48 | -5.94% |
| $500 | 17,737 | 4,705 | 1 in 3,066 | 1 in 3,286.1 | -7.18% |
| $1,000 | 1,363 | 394 | 1 in 39,900 | 1 in 39,241.35 | 1.65% |
| $5,000 | 683 | 222 | 1 in 79,625 | 1 in 69,644.55 | 12.53% |
| $75,000 | 44 | 12 | 1 in 1,236,000 | 1 in 1,288,424.24 | -4.24% |
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.