Birthday Surprise - $ 2
Image Credit: New Jersey State Lottery
Ticket Price: $2
Expected Value (EV): -$1.00
Starting Odds: 1 in 4.53
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 2,690.83
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 261,010.37
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: N/A
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 783,031.1 (22.33%)
Total $10,000 Prizes Remaining: 0 out of 3
Total $1,000 Prizes Remaining: 3 out of 24
Total $500 Prizes Remaining: 22 out of 120
About "Birthday Surprise - $ 2" Scratch-Off in New Jersey
The "Birthday Surprise - $ 2" scratch-off is one of the lottery options available in New Jersey. The price of a ticket is $2.
The Expected Value (EV) of a ticket in Birthday Surprise - $ 2 is -$1.00, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 4.53.
The odds of winning at least $100 in Birthday Surprise - $ 2 are 1 in 2,690.83.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 261,010.37.
As of the last update on 10/05/2025 at 08:55AM EDT, approximately 22.33% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in New Jersey's Birthday Surprise - $ 2 scratch-off.
Prize Chart for "Birthday Surprise - $ 2"
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FREE $2 TICKET | 163,690 | 38,195 | 1 in 21.43 | 1 in 20.5 | 4.32% |
| FREE $2 TICKET | 169,540 | 41,213 | 1 in 20.69 | 1 in 19 | 8.16% |
| $4 | 140,308 | 31,680 | 1 in 25 | 1 in 24.72 | 1.12% |
| $5 | 128,620 | 28,317 | 1 in 27.27 | 1 in 27.65 | — |
| $10 | 111,082 | 22,253 | 1 in 31.57 | 1 in 35.19 | — |
| $20 | 52,592 | 9,868 | 1 in 66.69 | 1 in 79.35 | — |
| $50 | 6,937 | 1,131 | 1 in 505.59 | 1 in 692.34 | — |
| $100 | 1,741 | 266 | 1 in 2,014.53 | 1 in 2,943.73 | — |
| $500 | 120 | 22 | 1 in 29,227.5 | 1 in 35,592.32 | — |
| $1,000 | 24 | 3 | 1 in 146,137.5 | 1 in 261,010.37 | — |
| $10,000 | 3 | 0 | 1 in 1,169,100 | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scratch-off price of "Birthday Surprise - $ 2"?
Each ticket costs $2, giving you a chance to win prizes ranging from small amounts to the top jackpot.
What is the jackpot or highest prize you can win playing "Birthday Surprise - $ 2"?
The grand prize you can win playing "Birthday Surprise - $ 2" is $10,000.
What is the smallest prize you can win playing "Birthday Surprise - $ 2"?
The smallest prize for "Birthday Surprise - $ 2" is FREE $2 TICKET.
What were the original odds of winning any prize?
The starting odds of winning any prize are approximately 1 in 1 in 4.53.
How are the odds calculated for New Jersey scratch-offs?
The odds and statistics for New Jersey's scratch-offs are based on official lottery data processed through statistical models. This is to help players understand their chances of winning in New Jersey's scratch-offs.
- Starting Odds: These are the official odds provided by the New Jersey lottery at the scratch-off's launch. They indicate the probability of winning any prize when all tickets are still in circulation.
- Estimated % Tickets Remaining: If not provided by the state, this is estimated based on the number of claimed prizes relative to the game's original prize structure. For example, if a game started with 1 million scratch-offs and half of the top prizes have been claimed, it is estimated that about 50% of the scratch-offs have been sold.
- Current Odds to Win $100/$1,000/$10,000 or More: These odds indicate the likelihood of winning higher-tier prizes in New Jersey scratch-offs. They are determined by summing the probabilities of all applicable prize amounts using the current odds.
- Current Odds to Win the Grand Prize: This metric shows the probability of winning the game's largest prize, adjusted for the estimated remaining tickets and current odds.
- Expected Value (EV): EV represents the average return of a single scratch-off based on the current prizes remaining. It is calculated by multiplying each prize amount by its probability of winning (prizes remaining ÷ estimated tickets remaining), summing these values, and subtracting the ticket price. A positive EV indicates an expected profit per ticket, while a negative EV indicates an expected loss.
Where does Scratch-Off Hub get information on New Jersey lottery scratch-offs, odds, prizes remaining, and tickets remaining?
Games, prizes, and odds for New Jersey scratch-offs are sourced directly from The Official New Jersey Lottery Website.
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