Big Money Spectacular - $ 2
State: New Jersey
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 11:36AM EDT
Image Credit: New Jersey State Lottery
Ticket Price: $2
Expected Value (EV): -$0.90
Starting Odds: 1 in 4.76
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 1,939.79
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 209,254.98
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 1,674,039.82
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 1,674,039.82 (12.91%)
Total $30,000 Prizes Remaining: 1 out of 5
Total $5,000 Prizes Remaining: 1 out of 4
Total $1,000 Prizes Remaining: 6 out of 44
About "Big Money Spectacular - $ 2" Scratch-Off Game in New Jersey
The "Big Money Spectacular - $ 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 Big Money Spectacular - $ 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 4.76.
The odds of winning at least $100 in Big Money Spectacular - $ 2 are 1 in 1,939.79.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 209,254.98.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 1,674,039.82.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 11:36AM EDT, approximately 12.91% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in New Jersey's Big Money Spectacular - $ 2 scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FREE $2 TICKET | 648,470 | 88,729 | 1 in 20 | 1 in 18.87 | 5.68% |
| $2 | 605,281 | 85,324 | 1 in 21.43 | 1 in 19.62 | 8.45% |
| $3 | 432,510 | 56,107 | 1 in 29.99 | 1 in 29.84 | 0.52% |
| $4 | 259,554 | 32,668 | 1 in 49.98 | 1 in 51.24 | -2.54% |
| $5 | 216,200 | 26,623 | 1 in 60 | 1 in 62.88 | -4.8% |
| $10 | 172,934 | 19,941 | 1 in 75.01 | 1 in 83.95 | -11.92% |
| $15 | 173,011 | 18,858 | 1 in 74.98 | 1 in 88.77 | -18.4% |
| $20 | 108,051 | 11,925 | 1 in 120.05 | 1 in 140.38 | -16.93% |
| $25 | 64,858 | 6,809 | 1 in 200 | 1 in 245.86 | -22.93% |
| $50 | 30,330 | 3,278 | 1 in 427.69 | 1 in 510.69 | -19.41% |
| $75 | 5,857 | 583 | 1 in 2,214.73 | 1 in 2,871.42 | -29.65% |
| $100 | 7,925 | 828 | 1 in 1,636.81 | 1 in 2,021.79 | -23.52% |
| $500 | 260 | 27 | 1 in 49,891.15 | 1 in 62,001.47 | -24.27% |
| $1,000 | 44 | 6 | 1 in 294,811.36 | 1 in 279,006.64 | 5.36% |
| $5,000 | 4 | 1 | 1 in 3,242,925 | 1 in 1,674,039.82 | 48.38% |
| $30,000 | 5 | 1 | 1 in 2,594,340 | 1 in 1,674,039.82 | 35.47% |
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.