CALIFORNIA CROSSWORD
State: California
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 01:08PM EDT
Image Credit: California State Lottery
Ticket Price: $3
Expected Value (EV): -$1.10
Starting Odds: 1 in 3.57
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 2,421.8
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 991,322.95
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 991,322.95
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 5,947,937.73 (48.12%)
Total $40,000 Prizes Remaining: 6 out of 10
Total $400 Prizes Remaining: 1,131 out of 2,560
Total $100 Prizes Remaining: 1,319 out of 3,063
About "CALIFORNIA CROSSWORD" Scratch-Off Game in California
The "CALIFORNIA CROSSWORD" scratch-off game is one of the lottery options available in California. The price of a ticket is $3.
The Expected Value (EV) of a ticket in CALIFORNIA CROSSWORD is -$1.10, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 3.57.
The odds of winning at least $100 in CALIFORNIA CROSSWORD are 1 in 2,421.8.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 991,322.95.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 991,322.95.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 01:08PM EDT, approximately 48.12% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in California's CALIFORNIA CROSSWORD scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ticket | 741,600 | 370,601 | 1 in 17 | 1 in 16.05 | 5.59% |
| $4 | 1,606,918 | 769,801 | 1 in 8 | 1 in 7.73 | 3.42% |
| $6 | 618,118 | 291,449 | 1 in 20 | 1 in 20.41 | -2.04% |
| $10 | 247,082 | 118,895 | 1 in 50 | 1 in 50.03 | -0.05% |
| $20 | 123,600 | 57,597 | 1 in 100 | 1 in 103.27 | -3.27% |
| $40 | 119,691 | 55,290 | 1 in 103 | 1 in 107.58 | -4.44% |
| $100 | 3,063 | 1,319 | 1 in 4,035 | 1 in 4,509.43 | -11.76% |
| $400 | 2,560 | 1,131 | 1 in 4,828 | 1 in 5,259.01 | -8.93% |
| $40,000 | 10 | 6 | 1 in 1,236,000 | 1 in 991,322.95 | 19.8% |
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.