CALIFORNIA BLACK PREMIUM
State: California
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 01:08PM EDT
Image Credit: California State Lottery
Ticket Price: $2
Expected Value (EV): -$0.67
Starting Odds: 1 in 4.25
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 1,493.7
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 48,467.11
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 512,730.96
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 9,741,888.25 (79.38%)
Total $20,000 Prizes Remaining: 19 out of 20
Total $1,000 Prizes Remaining: 182 out of 210
Total $200 Prizes Remaining: 768 out of 1,009
About "CALIFORNIA BLACK PREMIUM" Scratch-Off Game in California
The "CALIFORNIA BLACK PREMIUM" scratch-off game is one of the lottery options available in California. The price of a ticket is $2.
The Expected Value (EV) of a ticket in CALIFORNIA BLACK PREMIUM is -$0.67, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 4.25.
The odds of winning at least $100 in CALIFORNIA BLACK PREMIUM are 1 in 1,493.7.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 48,467.11.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 512,730.96.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 01:08PM EDT, approximately 79.38% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in California's CALIFORNIA BLACK PREMIUM scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ticket | 982,624 | 786,736 | 1 in 12 | 1 in 12.38 | -3.19% |
| $4 | 982,450 | 780,087 | 1 in 13 | 1 in 12.49 | 3.94% |
| $5 | 466,720 | 368,834 | 1 in 26 | 1 in 26.41 | -1.59% |
| $10 | 294,870 | 231,538 | 1 in 42 | 1 in 42.07 | -0.18% |
| $20 | 122,828 | 95,575 | 1 in 100 | 1 in 101.93 | -1.93% |
| $40 | 29,684 | 22,917 | 1 in 414 | 1 in 425.09 | -2.68% |
| $100 | 7,252 | 5,553 | 1 in 1,694 | 1 in 1,754.35 | -3.56% |
| $200 | 1,009 | 768 | 1 in 12,173 | 1 in 12,684.75 | -4.2% |
| $1,000 | 210 | 182 | 1 in 58,490 | 1 in 53,526.86 | 8.49% |
| $20,000 | 20 | 19 | 1 in 614,140 | 1 in 512,730.96 | 16.51% |
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.