MYSTERY CROSSWORD

State: California
Last Updated: 08/25/2026 at 07:32AM EDT
MYSTERY CROSSWORD scratcher from California Lottery

Image Credit: California State Lottery

Ticket Price: $10

Expected Value (EV): -$2.30

Starting Odds: 1 in 3.47

Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 44.6

Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 7,506.28

Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 399,934.48

Estimated Tickets Remaining: 29,995,085.99 (99.89%)

Total $750,000 Prizes Remaining: 25 out of 25

Total $10,000 Prizes Remaining: 50 out of 50

Total $4,000 Prizes Remaining: 76 out of 76

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 -$2.30, 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 44.6.

The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 7,506.28.

For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 399,934.48.

As of the last update on 08/25/2026 at 07:32AM EDT, approximately 99.89% 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
Ticket4,800,0004,794,9521 in 61 in 6.26-4.26%
$202,400,0002,397,3081 in 121 in 12.51-4.27%
$40479,001478,4751 in 631 in 62.690.49%
$60301,280300,9121 in 1001 in 99.680.32%
$100607,000606,2681 in 491 in 49.47-0.97%
$20056,01455,9411 in 5361 in 536.19-0.04%
$4006,2736,2651 in 4,7821 in 4,787.72-0.12%
$1,0003,7673,7671 in 7,9641 in 7,962.590.02%
$2,00078781 in 384,6151 in 384,552.380.02%
$4,00076761 in 394,7371 in 394,672.180.02%
$10,00050501 in 600,0001 in 599,901.720.02%
$750,00025251 in 1,200,0001 in 1,199,803.440.02%
Prize: Ticket
Total Prizes: 4,800,000
Prizes Remaining: 4,794,952
Starting Odds: 1 in 6
Current Odds: 1 in 6.26
Change in Odds: -4.26%
Prize: $20
Total Prizes: 2,400,000
Prizes Remaining: 2,397,308
Starting Odds: 1 in 12
Current Odds: 1 in 12.51
Change in Odds: -4.27%
Prize: $40
Total Prizes: 479,001
Prizes Remaining: 478,475
Starting Odds: 1 in 63
Current Odds: 1 in 62.69
Change in Odds: 0.49%
Prize: $60
Total Prizes: 301,280
Prizes Remaining: 300,912
Starting Odds: 1 in 100
Current Odds: 1 in 99.68
Change in Odds: 0.32%
Prize: $100
Total Prizes: 607,000
Prizes Remaining: 606,268
Starting Odds: 1 in 49
Current Odds: 1 in 49.47
Change in Odds: -0.97%
Prize: $200
Total Prizes: 56,014
Prizes Remaining: 55,941
Starting Odds: 1 in 536
Current Odds: 1 in 536.19
Change in Odds: -0.04%
Prize: $400
Total Prizes: 6,273
Prizes Remaining: 6,265
Starting Odds: 1 in 4,782
Current Odds: 1 in 4,787.72
Change in Odds: -0.12%
Prize: $1,000
Total Prizes: 3,767
Prizes Remaining: 3,767
Starting Odds: 1 in 7,964
Current Odds: 1 in 7,962.59
Change in Odds: 0.02%
Prize: $2,000
Total Prizes: 78
Prizes Remaining: 78
Starting Odds: 1 in 384,615
Current Odds: 1 in 384,552.38
Change in Odds: 0.02%
Prize: $4,000
Total Prizes: 76
Prizes Remaining: 76
Starting Odds: 1 in 394,737
Current Odds: 1 in 394,672.18
Change in Odds: 0.02%
Prize: $10,000
Total Prizes: 50
Prizes Remaining: 50
Starting Odds: 1 in 600,000
Current Odds: 1 in 599,901.72
Change in Odds: 0.02%
Prize: $750,000
Total Prizes: 25
Prizes Remaining: 25
Starting Odds: 1 in 1,200,000
Current Odds: 1 in 1,199,803.44
Change in Odds: 0.02%

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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