CROSSWORD XTREME
State: California
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 01:11PM EDT
Image Credit: California State Lottery
Ticket Price: $30
Expected Value (EV): -$5.83
Starting Odds: 1 in 2.72
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 28.62
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 885.67
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 154,673.48
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 9,899,102.72 (66.99%)
Total $7,000,000 Prizes Remaining: 2 out of 3
Total $500,000 Prizes Remaining: 14 out of 18
Total $50,000 Prizes Remaining: 15 out of 23
About "CROSSWORD XTREME" Scratch-Off Game in California
The "CROSSWORD XTREME" scratch-off game is one of the lottery options available in California. The price of a ticket is $30.
The Expected Value (EV) of a ticket in CROSSWORD XTREME is -$5.83, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 2.72.
The odds of winning at least $100 in CROSSWORD XTREME are 1 in 28.62.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 885.67.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 154,673.48.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 01:11PM EDT, approximately 66.99% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in California's CROSSWORD XTREME scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ticket | 1,476,438 | 992,583 | 1 in 10 | 1 in 9.97 | 0.27% |
| $40 | 1,476,438 | 988,397 | 1 in 10 | 1 in 10.02 | -0.15% |
| $50 | 984,292 | 658,079 | 1 in 15 | 1 in 15.04 | -0.28% |
| $60 | 486,922 | 323,953 | 1 in 30 | 1 in 30.56 | -1.86% |
| $75 | 493,462 | 330,520 | 1 in 30 | 1 in 29.95 | 0.17% |
| $100 | 248,085 | 166,223 | 1 in 60 | 1 in 59.55 | 0.74% |
| $150 | 139,606 | 93,678 | 1 in 106 | 1 in 105.67 | 0.31% |
| $250 | 61,968 | 41,532 | 1 in 238 | 1 in 238.35 | -0.15% |
| $500 | 49,539 | 33,234 | 1 in 298 | 1 in 297.86 | 0.05% |
| $1,000 | 14,848 | 10,635 | 1 in 994 | 1 in 930.8 | 6.36% |
| $5,000 | 624 | 478 | 1 in 23,661 | 1 in 20,709.42 | 12.47% |
| $10,000 | 48 | 33 | 1 in 307,591 | 1 in 299,972.81 | 2.48% |
| $50,000 | 23 | 15 | 1 in 641,930 | 1 in 659,940.18 | -2.81% |
| $500,000 | 18 | 14 | 1 in 820,243 | 1 in 707,078.77 | 13.8% |
| $7,000,000 | 3 | 2 | 1 in 4,921,460 | 1 in 4,949,551.36 | -0.57% |
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.