TOP DOG/TOP CAT
State: California
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 01:08PM EDT
Image Credit: California State Lottery
Ticket Price: $2
Expected Value (EV): -$0.73
Starting Odds: 1 in 4.16
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 11,575.93
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 223,006.96
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 689,294.23
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 7,582,236.48 (45.48%)
Total $30,000 Prizes Remaining: 11 out of 27
Total $1,000 Prizes Remaining: 23 out of 56
Total $300 Prizes Remaining: 56 out of 139
About "TOP DOG/TOP CAT" Scratch-Off Game in California
The "TOP DOG/TOP CAT" scratch-off game is one of the lottery options available in California. The price of a ticket is $2.
The Expected Value (EV) of a ticket in TOP DOG/TOP CAT is -$0.73, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 4.16.
The odds of winning at least $100 in TOP DOG/TOP CAT are 1 in 11,575.93.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 223,006.96.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 689,294.23.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 01:08PM EDT, approximately 45.48% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in California's TOP DOG/TOP CAT scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ticket | 1,667,950 | 775,221 | 1 in 10 | 1 in 9.78 | 2.19% |
| $3 | 1,000,770 | 461,945 | 1 in 17 | 1 in 16.41 | 3.45% |
| $5 | 500,259 | 223,293 | 1 in 33 | 1 in 33.96 | -2.9% |
| $10 | 500,448 | 218,881 | 1 in 33 | 1 in 34.64 | -4.97% |
| $15 | 166,795 | 70,980 | 1 in 100 | 1 in 106.82 | -6.82% |
| $20 | 100,080 | 42,623 | 1 in 167 | 1 in 177.89 | -6.52% |
| $30 | 48,658 | 20,261 | 1 in 343 | 1 in 374.23 | -9.1% |
| $45 | 10,414 | 4,371 | 1 in 1,602 | 1 in 1,734.67 | -8.28% |
| $50 | 6,990 | 2,837 | 1 in 2,386 | 1 in 2,672.62 | -12.01% |
| $60 | 2,107 | 904 | 1 in 7,916 | 1 in 8,387.43 | -5.96% |
| $75 | 1,668 | 682 | 1 in 10,000 | 1 in 11,117.65 | -11.18% |
| $100 | 848 | 373 | 1 in 19,669 | 1 in 20,327.71 | -3.35% |
| $150 | 417 | 192 | 1 in 39,999 | 1 in 39,490.82 | 1.27% |
| $300 | 139 | 56 | 1 in 119,996 | 1 in 135,397.08 | -12.83% |
| $1,000 | 56 | 23 | 1 in 297,848 | 1 in 329,662.46 | -10.68% |
| $30,000 | 27 | 11 | 1 in 617,759 | 1 in 689,294.23 | -11.58% |
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.