MYSTERY CROSSWORD

State: California
Last Updated: 05/25/2026 at 08:22AM EDT
MYSTERY CROSSWORD scratcher from California Lottery

Image Credit: California State Lottery

Ticket Price: $10

Expected Value (EV): -$2.19

Starting Odds: 1 in 3.47

Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 45.43

Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 6,532.17

Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 311,094.42

Estimated Tickets Remaining: 22,398,797.95 (41.04%)

Total $750,000 Prizes Remaining: 23 out of 45

Total $10,000 Prizes Remaining: 49 out of 93

Total $4,000 Prizes Remaining: 73 out of 144

About "MYSTERY CROSSWORD" Scratcher in California

The "MYSTERY CROSSWORD" scratcher is one of the lottery options available in California. The price of a ticket is $10.

The Expected Value (EV) of a ticket in MYSTERY CROSSWORD is -$2.19, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.

When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 3.47.

The odds of winning at least $100 in MYSTERY CROSSWORD are 1 in 45.43.

The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 6,532.17.

For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 311,094.42.

As of the last update on 05/25/2026 at 08:22AM EDT, approximately 41.04% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in California's MYSTERY CROSSWORD scratcher.

Prize Chart for "MYSTERY CROSSWORD"

PrizeTotal Prizes Prizes Remaining Starting Odds Current Odds Change in Odds
Ticket8,724,4803,622,1831 in 61 in 6.18-3.06%
$204,362,2401,766,8631 in 121 in 12.68-5.64%
$40872,598351,1301 in 621 in 63.79-2.89%
$60547,094221,7961 in 1001 in 100.99-0.99%
$1001,100,714443,0791 in 501 in 50.55-1.11%
$200102,85241,8631 in 5301 in 535.05-0.95%
$40011,4554,6421 in 4,7601 in 4,825.25-1.37%
$1,0006,8673,2111 in 7,9411 in 6,975.6512.16%
$2,000136731 in 400,9411 in 306,832.8523.47%
$4,000144731 in 378,6671 in 306,832.8518.97%
$10,00093491 in 586,3231 in 457,118.3322.04%
$750,00045231 in 1,211,7331 in 973,860.7819.63%
Prize: Ticket
Total Prizes: 8,724,480
Prizes Remaining: 3,622,183
Starting Odds: 1 in 6
Current Odds: 1 in 6.18
Change in Odds: -3.06%
Prize: $20
Total Prizes: 4,362,240
Prizes Remaining: 1,766,863
Starting Odds: 1 in 12
Current Odds: 1 in 12.68
Change in Odds: -5.64%
Prize: $40
Total Prizes: 872,598
Prizes Remaining: 351,130
Starting Odds: 1 in 62
Current Odds: 1 in 63.79
Change in Odds: -2.89%
Prize: $60
Total Prizes: 547,094
Prizes Remaining: 221,796
Starting Odds: 1 in 100
Current Odds: 1 in 100.99
Change in Odds: -0.99%
Prize: $100
Total Prizes: 1,100,714
Prizes Remaining: 443,079
Starting Odds: 1 in 50
Current Odds: 1 in 50.55
Change in Odds: -1.11%
Prize: $200
Total Prizes: 102,852
Prizes Remaining: 41,863
Starting Odds: 1 in 530
Current Odds: 1 in 535.05
Change in Odds: -0.95%
Prize: $400
Total Prizes: 11,455
Prizes Remaining: 4,642
Starting Odds: 1 in 4,760
Current Odds: 1 in 4,825.25
Change in Odds: -1.37%
Prize: $1,000
Total Prizes: 6,867
Prizes Remaining: 3,211
Starting Odds: 1 in 7,941
Current Odds: 1 in 6,975.65
Change in Odds: 12.16%
Prize: $2,000
Total Prizes: 136
Prizes Remaining: 73
Starting Odds: 1 in 400,941
Current Odds: 1 in 306,832.85
Change in Odds: 23.47%
Prize: $4,000
Total Prizes: 144
Prizes Remaining: 73
Starting Odds: 1 in 378,667
Current Odds: 1 in 306,832.85
Change in Odds: 18.97%
Prize: $10,000
Total Prizes: 93
Prizes Remaining: 49
Starting Odds: 1 in 586,323
Current Odds: 1 in 457,118.33
Change in Odds: 22.04%
Prize: $750,000
Total Prizes: 45
Prizes Remaining: 23
Starting Odds: 1 in 1,211,733
Current Odds: 1 in 973,860.78
Change in Odds: 19.63%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Scratcher Price of "MYSTERY CROSSWORD"?

Each ticket costs $10, 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 "MYSTERY CROSSWORD"?

The top prize you can win playing MYSTERY CROSSWORD is $750,000.

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

The smallest prize for MYSTERY CROSSWORD is Ticket.

What Were the Original Odds of Winning Any Prize?

The starting odds of winning any prize are approximately 1 in 3.47.

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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