Mega Hot 7's - $ 20
State: New Jersey
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 11:36AM EDT
Image Credit: New Jersey State Lottery
Ticket Price: $20
Expected Value (EV): -$7.85
Starting Odds: 1 in 3.84
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 20.98
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 12,860.96
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 100,744.15
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 4,835,719.21 (66.09%)
Total $1,000,000* Prizes Remaining: 2 out of 3
Total $10,000 Prizes Remaining: 48 out of 67
Total $2,000 Prizes Remaining: 328 out of 494
About "Mega Hot 7's - $ 20" Scratch-Off Game in New Jersey
The "Mega Hot 7's - $ 20" scratch-off game is one of the lottery options available in New Jersey. The price of a ticket is $20.
The Expected Value (EV) of a ticket in Mega Hot 7's - $ 20 is -$7.85, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 3.84.
The odds of winning at least $100 in Mega Hot 7's - $ 20 are 1 in 20.98.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 12,860.96.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 100,744.15.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 11:36AM EDT, approximately 66.09% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in New Jersey's Mega Hot 7's - $ 20 scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FREE $20 TICKET | 731,789 | 485,266 | 1 in 10 | 1 in 9.97 | 0.34% |
| $40 | 457,344 | 301,904 | 1 in 16 | 1 in 16.02 | -0.11% |
| $50 | 365,870 | 241,446 | 1 in 20 | 1 in 20.03 | -0.14% |
| $100 | 275,369 | 181,241 | 1 in 26.57 | 1 in 26.68 | -0.41% |
| $200 | 46,027 | 30,294 | 1 in 158.98 | 1 in 159.63 | -0.41% |
| $500 | 28,312 | 18,576 | 1 in 258.46 | 1 in 260.32 | -0.72% |
| $2,000 | 494 | 328 | 1 in 14,812.55 | 1 in 14,743.05 | 0.47% |
| $10,000 | 67 | 48 | 1 in 109,214.93 | 1 in 100,744.15 | 7.76% |
| $1,000,000* | 3 | 2 | 1 in 2,439,133.33 | 1 in 2,417,859.61 | 0.87% |
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.