JAWS

State: California
Last Updated: 07/21/2026 at 09:59AM EDT
JAWS scratcher from California Lottery

Image Credit: California State Lottery

Ticket Price: $5

Expected Value (EV): -$1.48

Starting Odds: 1 in 3.81

Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 371.55

Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 49,818.35

Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 393,161.01

Estimated Tickets Remaining: 14,546,957.19 (60.62%)

Total $500,000 Prizes Remaining: 13 out of 20

Total $10,000 Prizes Remaining: 24 out of 40

Total $1,000 Prizes Remaining: 255 out of 405

About "JAWS" Scratcher in California

The "JAWS" scratcher is one of the lottery options available in California. The price of a ticket is $5.

The Expected Value (EV) of a ticket in JAWS is -$1.48, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.

When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 3.81.

The odds of winning at least $100 in JAWS are 1 in 371.55.

The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 49,818.35.

For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 393,161.01.

As of the last update on 07/21/2026 at 09:59AM EDT, approximately 60.62% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in California's JAWS scratcher.

Prize Chart for "JAWS"

PrizeTotal Prizes Prizes Remaining Starting Odds Current Odds Change in Odds
Ticket1,800,0001,103,0941 in 131 in 13.19-1.44%
$61,500,000921,9241 in 161 in 15.781.38%
$101,320,723793,6321 in 181 in 18.33-1.83%
$15719,518429,4931 in 331 in 33.87-2.64%
$20600,000358,0631 in 401 in 40.63-1.57%
$30195,339115,9861 in 1231 in 125.42-1.97%
$5096,21356,7551 in 2491 in 256.31-2.94%
$10060,25635,3001 in 3981 in 412.1-3.54%
$5006,0303,5601 in 3,9801 in 4,086.22-2.67%
$1,0004052551 in 59,2591 in 57,046.893.73%
$10,00040241 in 600,0001 in 606,123.22-1.02%
$500,00020131 in 1,200,0001 in 1,118,996.716.75%
Prize: Ticket
Total Prizes: 1,800,000
Prizes Remaining: 1,103,094
Starting Odds: 1 in 13
Current Odds: 1 in 13.19
Change in Odds: -1.44%
Prize: $6
Total Prizes: 1,500,000
Prizes Remaining: 921,924
Starting Odds: 1 in 16
Current Odds: 1 in 15.78
Change in Odds: 1.38%
Prize: $10
Total Prizes: 1,320,723
Prizes Remaining: 793,632
Starting Odds: 1 in 18
Current Odds: 1 in 18.33
Change in Odds: -1.83%
Prize: $15
Total Prizes: 719,518
Prizes Remaining: 429,493
Starting Odds: 1 in 33
Current Odds: 1 in 33.87
Change in Odds: -2.64%
Prize: $20
Total Prizes: 600,000
Prizes Remaining: 358,063
Starting Odds: 1 in 40
Current Odds: 1 in 40.63
Change in Odds: -1.57%
Prize: $30
Total Prizes: 195,339
Prizes Remaining: 115,986
Starting Odds: 1 in 123
Current Odds: 1 in 125.42
Change in Odds: -1.97%
Prize: $50
Total Prizes: 96,213
Prizes Remaining: 56,755
Starting Odds: 1 in 249
Current Odds: 1 in 256.31
Change in Odds: -2.94%
Prize: $100
Total Prizes: 60,256
Prizes Remaining: 35,300
Starting Odds: 1 in 398
Current Odds: 1 in 412.1
Change in Odds: -3.54%
Prize: $500
Total Prizes: 6,030
Prizes Remaining: 3,560
Starting Odds: 1 in 3,980
Current Odds: 1 in 4,086.22
Change in Odds: -2.67%
Prize: $1,000
Total Prizes: 405
Prizes Remaining: 255
Starting Odds: 1 in 59,259
Current Odds: 1 in 57,046.89
Change in Odds: 3.73%
Prize: $10,000
Total Prizes: 40
Prizes Remaining: 24
Starting Odds: 1 in 600,000
Current Odds: 1 in 606,123.22
Change in Odds: -1.02%
Prize: $500,000
Total Prizes: 20
Prizes Remaining: 13
Starting Odds: 1 in 1,200,000
Current Odds: 1 in 1,118,996.71
Change in Odds: 6.75%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Scratcher Price of "JAWS"?

Each ticket costs $5, 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 "JAWS"?

The top prize you can win playing JAWS is $500,000.

What is the Smallest Prize You Can Win Playing "JAWS"?

The smallest prize for JAWS is Ticket.

What Were the Original Odds of Winning Any Prize?

The starting odds of winning any prize are approximately 1 in 3.81.

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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