15X
State: California
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 01:08PM EDT
Image Credit: California State Lottery
Ticket Price: $3
Expected Value (EV): -$1.03
Starting Odds: 1 in 3.78
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 753.2
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 92,581.57
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 561,661.51
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 16,849,845.18 (87.88%)
Total $30,000 Prizes Remaining: 30 out of 32
Total $1,000 Prizes Remaining: 152 out of 164
Total $500 Prizes Remaining: 1,411 out of 1,626
About "15X" Scratch-Off Game in California
The "15X" 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 15X is -$1.03, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 3.78.
The odds of winning at least $100 in 15X are 1 in 753.2.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 92,581.57.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 561,661.51.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 01:08PM EDT, approximately 87.88% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in California's 15X scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ticket | 1,917,670 | 1,690,733 | 1 in 10 | 1 in 9.97 | 0.34% |
| $5 | 2,301,204 | 2,021,590 | 1 in 8 | 1 in 8.33 | -4.19% |
| $10 | 383,534 | 335,452 | 1 in 50 | 1 in 50.23 | -0.46% |
| $15 | 191,767 | 167,705 | 1 in 100 | 1 in 100.47 | -0.47% |
| $25 | 153,308 | 133,535 | 1 in 125 | 1 in 126.18 | -0.95% |
| $50 | 67,108 | 58,428 | 1 in 286 | 1 in 288.39 | -0.83% |
| $75 | 31,977 | 27,817 | 1 in 600 | 1 in 605.74 | -0.96% |
| $100 | 23,945 | 20,778 | 1 in 801 | 1 in 810.95 | -1.24% |
| $500 | 1,626 | 1,411 | 1 in 11,794 | 1 in 11,941.78 | -1.25% |
| $1,000 | 164 | 152 | 1 in 116,931 | 1 in 110,854.24 | 5.2% |
| $30,000 | 32 | 30 | 1 in 599,272 | 1 in 561,661.51 | 6.28% |
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.