$100 MILLION MEGA CASH
State: California
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 01:10PM EDT
Image Credit: California State Lottery
Ticket Price: $10
Expected Value (EV): -$2.78
Starting Odds: 1 in 2.92
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 82.73
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 3,708.37
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 196,221.08
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 4,513,084.84 (27.53%)
Total $1,000,000 Prizes Remaining: 1 out of 8
Total $20,000 Prizes Remaining: 4 out of 16
Total $10,000 Prizes Remaining: 18 out of 67
About "$100 MILLION MEGA CASH" Scratch-Off Game in California
The "$100 MILLION MEGA CASH" scratch-off game is one of the lottery options available in California. The price of a ticket is $10.
The Expected Value (EV) of a ticket in $100 MILLION MEGA CASH is -$2.78, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 2.92.
The odds of winning at least $100 in $100 MILLION MEGA CASH are 1 in 82.73.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 3,708.37.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 196,221.08.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 01:10PM EDT, approximately 27.53% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in California's $100 MILLION MEGA CASH scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ticket | 1,639,735 | 463,214 | 1 in 10 | 1 in 9.74 | 2.57% |
| $10 | 1,311,753 | 361,068 | 1 in 13 | 1 in 12.5 | 3.85% |
| $15 | 655,894 | 178,712 | 1 in 25 | 1 in 25.25 | -1.01% |
| $20 | 1,475,779 | 399,980 | 1 in 11 | 1 in 11.28 | -2.58% |
| $30 | 163,845 | 44,304 | 1 in 100 | 1 in 101.87 | -1.87% |
| $50 | 163,832 | 43,750 | 1 in 100 | 1 in 103.16 | -3.16% |
| $100 | 116,514 | 31,559 | 1 in 141 | 1 in 143 | -1.42% |
| $200 | 82,200 | 21,773 | 1 in 199 | 1 in 207.28 | -4.16% |
| $1,000 | 4,098 | 1,147 | 1 in 4,001 | 1 in 3,934.69 | 1.66% |
| $5,000 | 168 | 47 | 1 in 97,603 | 1 in 96,023.08 | 1.62% |
| $10,000 | 67 | 18 | 1 in 244,737 | 1 in 250,726.94 | -2.45% |
| $20,000 | 16 | 4 | 1 in 1,024,834 | 1 in 1,128,271.21 | -10.09% |
| $1,000,000 | 8 | 1 | 1 in 2,049,669 | 1 in 4,513,084.84 | -120.19% |
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.