Birthday Surprise - $ 2
Image Credit: New Jersey State Lottery
Ticket Price: $2
Expected Value (EV): -$0.86
Starting Odds: 1 in 4.53
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 1,868.11
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 125,881.63
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 1,090,974.13
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 3,272,922.38 (92.46%)
Total $10,000 Prizes Remaining: 3 out of 3
Total $1,000 Prizes Remaining: 23 out of 24
Total $500 Prizes Remaining: 109 out of 120
About "Birthday Surprise - $ 2" Scratch-Off in New Jersey
The "Birthday Surprise - $ 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 Birthday Surprise - $ 2 is -$0.86, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 4.53.
The odds of winning at least $100 in Birthday Surprise - $ 2 are 1 in 1,868.11.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 125,881.63.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 1,090,974.13.
As of the last update on 10/05/2025 at 08:54AM EDT, approximately 92.46% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in New Jersey's Birthday Surprise - $ 2 scratch-off.
Prize Chart for "Birthday Surprise - $ 2"
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FREE $2 TICKET | 165,160 | 152,862 | 1 in 21.43 | 1 in 21.41 | 0.11% |
| FREE $2 TICKET | 170,994 | 158,487 | 1 in 20.7 | 1 in 20.65 | 0.25% |
| $4 | 141,674 | 130,996 | 1 in 24.99 | 1 in 24.98 | 0.01% |
| $5 | 129,754 | 119,912 | 1 in 27.28 | 1 in 27.29 | — |
| $10 | 112,114 | 103,389 | 1 in 31.58 | 1 in 31.66 | — |
| $20 | 53,086 | 48,854 | 1 in 66.68 | 1 in 66.99 | — |
| $50 | 7,019 | 6,486 | 1 in 504.35 | 1 in 504.61 | — |
| $100 | 1,767 | 1,617 | 1 in 2,003.4 | 1 in 2,024.07 | — |
| $500 | 120 | 109 | 1 in 29,500 | 1 in 30,026.81 | — |
| $1,000 | 24 | 23 | 1 in 147,500 | 1 in 142,300.97 | 3.52% |
| $10,000 | 3 | 3 | 1 in 1,180,000 | 1 in 1,090,974.13 | 7.54% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scratch-off price of "Birthday Surprise - $ 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 "Birthday Surprise - $ 2"?
The grand prize you can win playing "Birthday Surprise - $ 2" is $10,000.
What is the smallest prize you can win playing "Birthday Surprise - $ 2"?
The smallest prize for "Birthday Surprise - $ 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 4.53.
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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