CASH KING
State: California
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 01:11PM EDT
Image Credit: California State Lottery
Ticket Price: $20
Expected Value (EV): -$4.81
Starting Odds: 1 in 3
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 29.73
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 4,142.49
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 50,426.16
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 10,791,198 (58.81%)
Total $5,000,000 Prizes Remaining: 3 out of 6
Total $100,000 Prizes Remaining: 9 out of 15
Total $10,000 Prizes Remaining: 202 out of 314
About "CASH KING" Scratch-Off Game in California
The "CASH KING" 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 CASH KING is -$4.81, 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.
The odds of winning at least $100 in CASH KING are 1 in 29.73.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 4,142.49.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 50,426.16.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 01:11PM EDT, approximately 58.81% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in California's CASH KING scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $20 | 3,054,125 | 1,797,983 | 1 in 6 | 1 in 6 | -0.03% |
| $25 | 610,825 | 359,159 | 1 in 30 | 1 in 30.05 | -0.15% |
| $30 | 610,825 | 359,128 | 1 in 30 | 1 in 30.05 | -0.16% |
| $40 | 610,825 | 358,656 | 1 in 30 | 1 in 30.09 | -0.29% |
| $50 | 610,825 | 359,119 | 1 in 30 | 1 in 30.05 | -0.16% |
| $100 | 458,472 | 269,116 | 1 in 40 | 1 in 40.1 | -0.25% |
| $250 | 116,106 | 68,089 | 1 in 158 | 1 in 158.49 | -0.31% |
| $500 | 39,732 | 23,211 | 1 in 461 | 1 in 464.92 | -0.85% |
| $1,000 | 3,938 | 2,391 | 1 in 4,653 | 1 in 4,513.26 | 3% |
| $10,000 | 314 | 202 | 1 in 58,359 | 1 in 53,421.77 | 8.46% |
| $100,000 | 15 | 9 | 1 in 1,221,650 | 1 in 1,199,022 | 1.85% |
| $5,000,000 | 6 | 3 | 1 in 3,054,125 | 1 in 3,597,066 | -17.78% |
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.