20X THE CASH
State: California
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 01:09PM EDT
Image Credit: California State Lottery
Ticket Price: $5
Expected Value (EV): -$1.58
Starting Odds: 1 in 3.76
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 372.18
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 12,525.34
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 354,188.87
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 6,375,399.6 (23.88%)
Total $250,000 Prizes Remaining: 4 out of 22
Total $10,000 Prizes Remaining: 14 out of 45
Total $1,000 Prizes Remaining: 491 out of 2,009
About "20X THE CASH" Scratch-Off Game in California
The "20X THE CASH" 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 20X THE CASH is -$1.58, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 3.76.
The odds of winning at least $100 in 20X THE CASH are 1 in 372.18.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 12,525.34.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 354,188.87.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 01:09PM EDT, approximately 23.88% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in California's 20X THE CASH scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ticket | 2,003,052 | 505,982 | 1 in 13 | 1 in 12.6 | 3.08% |
| $6 | 1,669,210 | 398,885 | 1 in 16 | 1 in 15.98 | 0.11% |
| $10 | 1,469,055 | 337,861 | 1 in 18 | 1 in 18.87 | -4.83% |
| $15 | 801,266 | 181,495 | 1 in 33 | 1 in 35.13 | -6.45% |
| $20 | 667,575 | 151,947 | 1 in 40 | 1 in 41.96 | -4.9% |
| $30 | 289,412 | 73,822 | 1 in 92 | 1 in 86.36 | 6.13% |
| $50 | 122,011 | 28,463 | 1 in 219 | 1 in 223.99 | -2.28% |
| $100 | 66,882 | 14,660 | 1 in 399 | 1 in 434.88 | -8.99% |
| $500 | 8,892 | 1,961 | 1 in 3,004 | 1 in 3,251.1 | -8.23% |
| $1,000 | 2,009 | 491 | 1 in 13,294 | 1 in 12,984.52 | 2.33% |
| $10,000 | 45 | 14 | 1 in 593,497 | 1 in 455,385.69 | 23.27% |
| $250,000 | 22 | 4 | 1 in 1,213,971 | 1 in 1,593,849.9 | -31.29% |
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.