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): -$3.83
Starting Odds: 1 in 3.1
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 28.59
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 932.29
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 215,927.4
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 4,966,330.2 (21.33%)
Total $2,000,000 Prizes Remaining: 5 out of 19
Total $25,000 Prizes Remaining: 8 out of 40
Total $10,000 Prizes Remaining: 10 out of 39
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 -$3.83, 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 28.59.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 932.29.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 215,927.4.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 01:11PM EDT, approximately 21.33% 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 | 3,108,400 | 674,943 | 1 in 8 | 1 in 7.36 | 8.02% |
| $25 | 2,482,336 | 522,303 | 1 in 9 | 1 in 9.51 | -5.65% |
| $50 | 1,090,132 | 231,060 | 1 in 21 | 1 in 21.49 | -2.35% |
| $100 | 581,371 | 119,968 | 1 in 40 | 1 in 41.4 | -3.49% |
| $200 | 127,211 | 27,016 | 1 in 183 | 1 in 183.83 | -0.45% |
| $250 | 58,791 | 12,655 | 1 in 397 | 1 in 392.44 | 1.15% |
| $500 | 41,121 | 8,770 | 1 in 567 | 1 in 566.29 | 0.13% |
| $1,000 | 15,688 | 3,788 | 1 in 1,486 | 1 in 1,311.07 | 11.77% |
| $2,000 | 5,885 | 1,469 | 1 in 3,961 | 1 in 3,380.76 | 14.65% |
| $5,000 | 201 | 47 | 1 in 115,985 | 1 in 105,666.6 | 8.9% |
| $10,000 | 39 | 10 | 1 in 597,769 | 1 in 496,633.02 | 16.92% |
| $25,000 | 40 | 8 | 1 in 582,825 | 1 in 620,791.28 | -6.51% |
| $2,000,000 | 19 | 5 | 1 in 1,227,000 | 1 in 993,266.04 | 19.05% |
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.