It Takes 2 - $ 2
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 2,378.18
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 159,338.15
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 1,009,141.64
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 3,027,424.92 (40.89%)
Total $10,000 Prizes Remaining: 3 out of 6
Total $1,000 Prizes Remaining: 16 out of 47
Total $100 Prizes Remaining: 1,254 out of 3,105
About "It Takes 2 - $ 2" Scratch-Off in New Jersey
The "It Takes 2 - $ 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 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 2,378.18.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 159,338.15.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 1,009,141.64.
As of the last update on 10/05/2025 at 08:55AM EDT, approximately 40.89% 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.
Prize Chart for "It Takes 2 - $ 2"
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FREE $2 TICKET | 740,355 | 308,536 | 1 in 10 | 1 in 9.81 | 1.88% |
| $4 | 296,244 | 120,131 | 1 in 24.99 | 1 in 25.2 | — |
| $5 | 271,472 | 112,558 | 1 in 27.27 | 1 in 26.9 | 1.38% |
| $10 | 209,809 | 82,743 | 1 in 35.29 | 1 in 36.59 | — |
| $20 | 123,344 | 47,738 | 1 in 60.02 | 1 in 63.42 | — |
| $30 | 11,585 | 4,494 | 1 in 639.06 | 1 in 673.66 | — |
| $50 | 10,762 | 4,078 | 1 in 687.93 | 1 in 742.38 | — |
| $100 | 3,105 | 1,254 | 1 in 2,384.4 | 1 in 2,414.21 | — |
| $1,000 | 47 | 16 | 1 in 157,522.34 | 1 in 189,214.06 | — |
| $10,000 | 6 | 3 | 1 in 1,233,925 | 1 in 1,009,141.64 | 18.22% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scratch-off price of "It Takes 2 - $ 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 "It Takes 2 - $ 2"?
The grand prize you can win playing "It Takes 2 - $ 2" is $10,000.
What is the smallest prize you can win playing "It Takes 2 - $ 2"?
The smallest prize for "It Takes 2 - $ 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 4.44.
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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