$5,000,000 EXTREME CASH

State: California
Last Updated: 08/26/2026 at 07:57AM EDT
$5,000,000 EXTREME CASH scratcher from California Lottery

Image Credit: California State Lottery

Ticket Price: $20

Expected Value (EV): -$4.53

Starting Odds: 1 in 3

Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 29.69

Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 4,225.73

Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 54,721.32

Estimated Tickets Remaining: 11,929,248 (99.29%)

Total $5,000,000 Prizes Remaining: 4 out of 4

Total $100,000 Prizes Remaining: 10 out of 10

Total $10,000 Prizes Remaining: 204 out of 204

About "$5,000,000 EXTREME CASH" Scratcher in California

The "$5,000,000 EXTREME CASH" scratcher is one of the lottery options available in California. The price of a ticket is $20.

The Expected Value (EV) of a ticket in $5,000,000 EXTREME CASH is -$4.53, 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.

The odds of winning at least $100 in $5,000,000 EXTREME CASH are 1 in 29.69.

The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 4,225.73.

For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 54,721.32.

As of the last update on 08/26/2026 at 07:57AM EDT, approximately 99.29% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in California's $5,000,000 EXTREME CASH scratcher.

Prize Chart for "$5,000,000 EXTREME CASH"

PrizeTotal Prizes Prizes Remaining Starting Odds Current Odds Change in Odds
$202,000,0001,985,8871 in 61 in 6.01-0.12%
$25400,000397,2371 in 301 in 30.03-0.1%
$30400,000397,2081 in 301 in 30.03-0.11%
$40400,000397,0771 in 301 in 30.04-0.14%
$50400,000397,1671 in 301 in 30.04-0.12%
$100299,826297,5401 in 401 in 40.09-0.23%
$25076,02375,5091 in 1581 in 157.980.01%
$50026,16325,9681 in 4591 in 459.38-0.08%
$1,0002,6102,6051 in 4,5981 in 4,579.370.41%
$10,0002042041 in 58,8241 in 58,476.710.59%
$100,00010101 in 1,200,0001 in 1,192,924.80.59%
$5,000,000441 in 3,000,0001 in 2,982,3120.59%
Prize: $20
Total Prizes: 2,000,000
Prizes Remaining: 1,985,887
Starting Odds: 1 in 6
Current Odds: 1 in 6.01
Change in Odds: -0.12%
Prize: $25
Total Prizes: 400,000
Prizes Remaining: 397,237
Starting Odds: 1 in 30
Current Odds: 1 in 30.03
Change in Odds: -0.1%
Prize: $30
Total Prizes: 400,000
Prizes Remaining: 397,208
Starting Odds: 1 in 30
Current Odds: 1 in 30.03
Change in Odds: -0.11%
Prize: $40
Total Prizes: 400,000
Prizes Remaining: 397,077
Starting Odds: 1 in 30
Current Odds: 1 in 30.04
Change in Odds: -0.14%
Prize: $50
Total Prizes: 400,000
Prizes Remaining: 397,167
Starting Odds: 1 in 30
Current Odds: 1 in 30.04
Change in Odds: -0.12%
Prize: $100
Total Prizes: 299,826
Prizes Remaining: 297,540
Starting Odds: 1 in 40
Current Odds: 1 in 40.09
Change in Odds: -0.23%
Prize: $250
Total Prizes: 76,023
Prizes Remaining: 75,509
Starting Odds: 1 in 158
Current Odds: 1 in 157.98
Change in Odds: 0.01%
Prize: $500
Total Prizes: 26,163
Prizes Remaining: 25,968
Starting Odds: 1 in 459
Current Odds: 1 in 459.38
Change in Odds: -0.08%
Prize: $1,000
Total Prizes: 2,610
Prizes Remaining: 2,605
Starting Odds: 1 in 4,598
Current Odds: 1 in 4,579.37
Change in Odds: 0.41%
Prize: $10,000
Total Prizes: 204
Prizes Remaining: 204
Starting Odds: 1 in 58,824
Current Odds: 1 in 58,476.71
Change in Odds: 0.59%
Prize: $100,000
Total Prizes: 10
Prizes Remaining: 10
Starting Odds: 1 in 1,200,000
Current Odds: 1 in 1,192,924.8
Change in Odds: 0.59%
Prize: $5,000,000
Total Prizes: 4
Prizes Remaining: 4
Starting Odds: 1 in 3,000,000
Current Odds: 1 in 2,982,312
Change in Odds: 0.59%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Scratcher Price of "$5,000,000 EXTREME CASH"?

Each ticket costs $20, 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 "$5,000,000 EXTREME CASH"?

The top prize you can win playing $5,000,000 EXTREME CASH is $5,000,000.

What is the Smallest Prize You Can Win Playing "$5,000,000 EXTREME CASH"?

The smallest prize for $5,000,000 EXTREME CASH is $20.

What Were the Original Odds of Winning Any Prize?

The starting odds of winning any prize are approximately 1 in 3.

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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