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CALIFORNIA CROSSWORD

State: California
Last Updated: 01/20/2026 at 08:21AM EST
CALIFORNIA CROSSWORD scratcher from California Lottery

Image Credit: California State Lottery

Ticket Price: $3

Expected Value (EV): -$1.13

Starting Odds: 1 in 3.57

Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 2,705.42

Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 624,410.14

Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 624,410.14

Estimated Tickets Remaining: 3,122,050.68 (19.46%)

Total $40,000 Prizes Remaining: 5 out of 13

Total $400 Prizes Remaining: 512 out of 3,336

Total $100 Prizes Remaining: 637 out of 3,978

About "CALIFORNIA CROSSWORD" Scratcher in California

The "CALIFORNIA CROSSWORD" scratcher 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 -$1.13, 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 2,705.42.

The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 624,410.14.

For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 624,410.14.

As of the last update on 01/20/2026 at 08:21AM EST, approximately 19.46% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in California's CALIFORNIA CROSSWORD scratcher.

Prize Chart for "CALIFORNIA CROSSWORD"

PrizeTotal Prizes Prizes Remaining Starting Odds Current Odds Change in Odds
Ticket962,700213,3921 in 171 in 14.6313.94%
$42,086,092396,9221 in 81 in 7.871.68%
$6802,492144,5841 in 201 in 21.59-7.97%
$10320,65863,5161 in 501 in 49.151.69%
$20160,45028,3421 in 1001 in 110.16-10.16%
$40155,32126,6141 in 1031 in 117.31-13.89%
$1003,9786371 in 4,0331 in 4,901.18-21.53%
$4003,3365121 in 4,8101 in 6,097.76-26.77%
$40,0001351 in 1,234,2311 in 624,410.1449.41%
Prize: Ticket
Total Prizes: 962,700
Prizes Remaining: 213,392
Starting Odds: 1 in 17
Current Odds: 1 in 14.63
Change in Odds: 13.94%
Prize: $4
Total Prizes: 2,086,092
Prizes Remaining: 396,922
Starting Odds: 1 in 8
Current Odds: 1 in 7.87
Change in Odds: 1.68%
Prize: $6
Total Prizes: 802,492
Prizes Remaining: 144,584
Starting Odds: 1 in 20
Current Odds: 1 in 21.59
Change in Odds: -7.97%
Prize: $10
Total Prizes: 320,658
Prizes Remaining: 63,516
Starting Odds: 1 in 50
Current Odds: 1 in 49.15
Change in Odds: 1.69%
Prize: $20
Total Prizes: 160,450
Prizes Remaining: 28,342
Starting Odds: 1 in 100
Current Odds: 1 in 110.16
Change in Odds: -10.16%
Prize: $40
Total Prizes: 155,321
Prizes Remaining: 26,614
Starting Odds: 1 in 103
Current Odds: 1 in 117.31
Change in Odds: -13.89%
Prize: $100
Total Prizes: 3,978
Prizes Remaining: 637
Starting Odds: 1 in 4,033
Current Odds: 1 in 4,901.18
Change in Odds: -21.53%
Prize: $400
Total Prizes: 3,336
Prizes Remaining: 512
Starting Odds: 1 in 4,810
Current Odds: 1 in 6,097.76
Change in Odds: -26.77%
Prize: $40,000
Total Prizes: 13
Prizes Remaining: 5
Starting Odds: 1 in 1,234,231
Current Odds: 1 in 624,410.14
Change in Odds: 49.41%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Scratcher Price of "CALIFORNIA CROSSWORD"?

Each ticket costs $3, giving you a chance to win prizes ranging from small amounts to the top jackpot.

What is the Jackpot or Top Prize You Can Win Playing "CALIFORNIA CROSSWORD"?

The top prize you can win playing CALIFORNIA CROSSWORD is $40,000.

What is the Smallest Prize You Can Win Playing "CALIFORNIA CROSSWORD"?

The smallest prize for CALIFORNIA CROSSWORD is Ticket.

What Were the Original Odds of Winning Any Prize?

The starting odds of winning any prize are approximately 1 in 3.57.

How Are the Odds Calculated for California Scratchers?

The odds and statistics for California's scratchers are based on official lottery data processed through statistical models.
  • Starting Odds: Official odds at launch for winning any prize.
  • Estimated % Tickets Remaining: Based on prizes claimed vs original prize structure.
  • Current Odds to Win Higher Prizes: Likelihood of winning prizes like $100/$1,000/$10,000 using current odds.
  • Current Odds to Win the Top Prize: Probability of winning the top prize adjusted for remaining tickets.
  • Expected Value (EV): Average return per ticket based on prizes remaining.

Where Does Scratch-Off Hub Get Information on California Lottery Scratchers, Odds, Prizes Remaining, and Tickets Remaining?

Games, prizes, and odds for California scratchers are sourced directly from The Official California Lottery Website.

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