It Takes 2 - $ 2
State: New Jersey
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 11:37AM EDT
Image Credit: New Jersey State Lottery
Ticket Price: $2
Expected Value (EV): -$0.90
Starting Odds: 1 in 4.44
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 2,367.99
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 163,515.7
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 1,035,599.46
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 3,106,798.37 (41.96%)
Total $10,000 Prizes Remaining: 3 out of 6
Total $1,000 Prizes Remaining: 16 out of 47
Total $100 Prizes Remaining: 1,293 out of 3,105
About "It Takes 2 - $ 2" Scratch-Off Game in New Jersey
The "It Takes 2 - $ 2" scratch-off game 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 It Takes 2 - $ 2 is -$0.90, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 4.44.
The odds of winning at least $100 in It Takes 2 - $ 2 are 1 in 2,367.99.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 163,515.7.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 1,035,599.46.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 11:37AM EDT, approximately 41.96% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in New Jersey's It Takes 2 - $ 2 scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FREE $2 TICKET | 740,355 | 316,463 | 1 in 10 | 1 in 9.82 | 1.83% |
| $4 | 296,244 | 123,271 | 1 in 24.99 | 1 in 25.2 | -0.85% |
| $5 | 271,472 | 115,392 | 1 in 27.27 | 1 in 26.92 | 1.28% |
| $10 | 209,809 | 85,085 | 1 in 35.29 | 1 in 36.51 | -3.48% |
| $20 | 123,344 | 49,085 | 1 in 60.02 | 1 in 63.29 | -5.45% |
| $30 | 11,585 | 4,610 | 1 in 639.06 | 1 in 673.93 | -5.46% |
| $50 | 10,762 | 4,202 | 1 in 687.93 | 1 in 739.36 | -7.48% |
| $100 | 3,105 | 1,293 | 1 in 2,384.4 | 1 in 2,402.78 | -0.77% |
| $1,000 | 47 | 16 | 1 in 157,522.34 | 1 in 194,174.9 | -23.27% |
| $10,000 | 6 | 3 | 1 in 1,233,925 | 1 in 1,035,599.46 | 16.07% |
How Are the Odds Calculated for New Jersey Scratch-Off Games?
The odds and statistics for New Jersey's scratch-off games 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-off games. Here's how each metric is determined:
- Starting Odds: These are the official odds provided by the New Jersey lottery at the scratch-off game'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-off tickets and half of the top prizes have been claimed, it is estimated that about 50% of the scratch-off tickets 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-off games. 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 ticket 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.
Games, prizes, and odds for New Jersey scratch-off games are sourced directly fromThe Official New Jersey Lottery website.