INSTANT PRIZE CROSSWORD
State: California
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 01:11PM EDT
Image Credit: California State Lottery
Ticket Price: $20
Expected Value (EV): -$4.18
Starting Odds: 1 in 3.1
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 28.06
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 1,005.03
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 206,098.04
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 15,457,353.3 (84.14%)
Total $2,000,000 Prizes Remaining: 13 out of 15
Total $25,000 Prizes Remaining: 31 out of 32
Total $10,000 Prizes Remaining: 31 out of 32
About "INSTANT PRIZE CROSSWORD" Scratch-Off Game in California
The "INSTANT PRIZE CROSSWORD" 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 INSTANT PRIZE CROSSWORD is -$4.18, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 3.1.
The odds of winning at least $100 in INSTANT PRIZE CROSSWORD are 1 in 28.06.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 1,005.03.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 206,098.04.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 01:11PM EDT, approximately 84.14% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in California's INSTANT PRIZE CROSSWORD scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ticket | 2,451,656 | 2,065,071 | 1 in 8 | 1 in 7.49 | 6.44% |
| $25 | 1,961,582 | 1,649,585 | 1 in 9 | 1 in 9.37 | -4.12% |
| $50 | 857,951 | 720,758 | 1 in 21 | 1 in 21.45 | -2.12% |
| $100 | 458,548 | 385,121 | 1 in 40 | 1 in 40.14 | -0.34% |
| $200 | 100,486 | 84,326 | 1 in 183 | 1 in 183.3 | -0.17% |
| $250 | 46,292 | 38,895 | 1 in 397 | 1 in 397.41 | -0.1% |
| $500 | 32,337 | 27,107 | 1 in 569 | 1 in 570.23 | -0.22% |
| $1,000 | 12,358 | 10,844 | 1 in 1,488 | 1 in 1,425.43 | 4.21% |
| $2,000 | 4,640 | 4,315 | 1 in 3,963 | 1 in 3,582.24 | 9.61% |
| $5,000 | 159 | 146 | 1 in 115,644 | 1 in 105,872.28 | 8.45% |
| $10,000 | 32 | 31 | 1 in 574,607 | 1 in 498,624.3 | 13.22% |
| $25,000 | 32 | 31 | 1 in 574,607 | 1 in 498,624.3 | 13.22% |
| $2,000,000 | 15 | 13 | 1 in 1,225,828 | 1 in 1,189,027.18 | 3% |
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.