Cold Cash - $ 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): -$0.89
Starting Odds: 1 in 4.64
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 2,298.82
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 1,145,960.58
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 1,145,960.58
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 2,291,921.16 (47.76%)
Total $10,000 Prizes Remaining: 2 out of 3
Total $200 Prizes Remaining: 98 out of 198
Total $100 Prizes Remaining: 897 out of 2,022
About "Cold Cash - $ 2" Scratch-Off Game in New Jersey
The "Cold Cash - $ 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 Cold Cash - $ 2 is -$0.89, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 4.64.
The odds of winning at least $100 in Cold Cash - $ 2 are 1 in 2,298.82.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 1,145,960.58.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 1,145,960.58.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 11:36AM EDT, approximately 47.76% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in New Jersey's Cold Cash - $ 2 scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FREE $2 TICKET | 479,895 | 232,940 | 1 in 10 | 1 in 9.84 | 1.61% |
| $5 | 335,976 | 159,586 | 1 in 14.28 | 1 in 14.36 | -0.55% |
| $10 | 159,934 | 74,483 | 1 in 30.01 | 1 in 30.77 | -2.55% |
| $20 | 31,992 | 14,812 | 1 in 150 | 1 in 154.73 | -3.15% |
| $50 | 25,075 | 11,531 | 1 in 191.38 | 1 in 198.76 | -3.86% |
| $100 | 2,022 | 897 | 1 in 2,373.37 | 1 in 2,555.1 | -7.66% |
| $200 | 198 | 98 | 1 in 24,237.12 | 1 in 23,386.95 | 3.51% |
| $10,000 | 3 | 2 | 1 in 1,599,650 | 1 in 1,145,960.58 | 28.36% |
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.