LOTERIA - $ 3
State: New Jersey
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 11:36AM EDT
Image Credit: New Jersey State Lottery
Ticket Price: $3
Expected Value (EV): -$1.40
Starting Odds: 1 in 4.1
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 1,252.29
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 1,719,392.5
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 1,719,392.5
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 3,438,785.01 (60.54%)
Total $30,000 Prizes Remaining: 2 out of 4
Total $500 Prizes Remaining: 422 out of 716
Total $150 Prizes Remaining: 898 out of 1,530
About "LOTERIA - $ 3" Scratch-Off Game in New Jersey
The "LOTERIA - $ 3" scratch-off game is one of the lottery options available in New Jersey. The price of a ticket is $3.
The Expected Value (EV) of a ticket in LOTERIA - $ 3 is -$1.40, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 4.1.
The odds of winning at least $100 in LOTERIA - $ 3 are 1 in 1,252.29.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 1,719,392.5.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 1,719,392.5.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 11:36AM EDT, approximately 60.54% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in New Jersey's LOTERIA - $ 3 scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FREE $3 TICKET | 624,778 | 381,773 | 1 in 9.09 | 1 in 9.01 | 0.92% |
| $5 | 340,840 | 206,167 | 1 in 16.66 | 1 in 16.68 | -0.09% |
| $10 | 170,374 | 102,430 | 1 in 33.34 | 1 in 33.57 | -0.7% |
| $15 | 113,596 | 67,439 | 1 in 50 | 1 in 50.99 | -1.98% |
| $20 | 85,194 | 51,014 | 1 in 66.67 | 1 in 67.41 | -1.11% |
| $25 | 28,532 | 16,837 | 1 in 199.07 | 1 in 204.24 | -2.6% |
| $30 | 5,912 | 3,503 | 1 in 960.72 | 1 in 981.67 | -2.18% |
| $50 | 11,009 | 6,529 | 1 in 515.92 | 1 in 526.69 | -2.09% |
| $100 | 2,353 | 1,424 | 1 in 2,413.85 | 1 in 2,414.88 | -0.04% |
| $150 | 1,530 | 898 | 1 in 3,712.29 | 1 in 3,829.38 | -3.15% |
| $500 | 716 | 422 | 1 in 7,932.68 | 1 in 8,148.78 | -2.72% |
| $30,000 | 4 | 2 | 1 in 1,419,950 | 1 in 1,719,392.5 | -21.09% |
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.