Birthday Surprise - $ 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): -$0.86
Starting Odds: 1 in 4.53
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 1,850.44
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 129,187.84
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 1,162,690.55
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 3,488,071.64 (98.53%)
Total $10,000 Prizes Remaining: 3 out of 3
Total $1,000 Prizes Remaining: 24 out of 24
Total $500 Prizes Remaining: 118 out of 120
About "Birthday Surprise - $ 2" Scratch-Off Game in New Jersey
The "Birthday Surprise - $ 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 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 1,850.44.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 129,187.84.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 1,162,690.55.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 11:36AM EDT, approximately 98.53% 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 game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FREE $2 TICKET | 165,160 | 162,798 | 1 in 21.43 | 1 in 21.43 | 0.04% |
| FREE $2 TICKET | 170,994 | 168,563 | 1 in 20.7 | 1 in 20.69 | 0.05% |
| $4 | 141,674 | 139,563 | 1 in 24.99 | 1 in 24.99 | -0.02% |
| $5 | 129,754 | 127,801 | 1 in 27.28 | 1 in 27.29 | -0.04% |
| $10 | 112,114 | 110,418 | 1 in 31.58 | 1 in 31.59 | -0.05% |
| $20 | 53,086 | 52,311 | 1 in 66.68 | 1 in 66.68 | 0.01% |
| $50 | 7,019 | 6,909 | 1 in 504.35 | 1 in 504.86 | -0.1% |
| $100 | 1,767 | 1,740 | 1 in 2,003.4 | 1 in 2,004.64 | -0.06% |
| $500 | 120 | 118 | 1 in 29,500 | 1 in 29,559.93 | -0.2% |
| $1,000 | 24 | 24 | 1 in 147,500 | 1 in 145,336.32 | 1.47% |
| $10,000 | 3 | 3 | 1 in 1,180,000 | 1 in 1,162,690.55 | 1.47% |
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.