$250,000 Crossword - $ 10
Image Credit: New Jersey State Lottery
Ticket Price: $10
Expected Value (EV): -$5.02
Starting Odds: 1 in 4.06
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 136.41
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 83,633.44
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 334,533.78
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 669,067.55 (18.05%)
Total $250,000 Prizes Remaining: 0 out of 6
Total $20,000 Prizes Remaining: 2 out of 10
Total $1,000 Prizes Remaining: 6 out of 24
About "$250,000 Crossword - $ 10" Scratch-Off in New Jersey
The "$250,000 Crossword - $ 10" scratch-off is one of the lottery options available in New Jersey. The price of a ticket is $10.
The Expected Value (EV) of a ticket in $250,000 Crossword - $ 10 is -$5.02, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 4.06.
The odds of winning at least $100 in $250,000 Crossword - $ 10 are 1 in 136.41.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 83,633.44.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 334,533.78.
As of the last update on 10/05/2025 at 08:54AM EDT, approximately 18.05% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in New Jersey's $250,000 Crossword - $ 10 scratch-off.
Prize Chart for "$250,000 Crossword - $ 10"
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FREE TICKET | 371,076 | 73,969 | 1 in 9.99 | 1 in 9.05 | 9.45% |
| $20 | 246,936 | 42,130 | 1 in 15.01 | 1 in 15.88 | — |
| $25 | 37,048 | 6,468 | 1 in 100.06 | 1 in 103.44 | — |
| $30 | 92,648 | 15,149 | 1 in 40.01 | 1 in 44.17 | — |
| $50 | 135,915 | 22,256 | 1 in 27.27 | 1 in 30.06 | — |
| $100 | 20,717 | 3,429 | 1 in 178.93 | 1 in 195.12 | — |
| $130 | 2,777 | 454 | 1 in 1,334.86 | 1 in 1,473.72 | — |
| $150 | 2,409 | 370 | 1 in 1,538.78 | 1 in 1,808.29 | — |
| $225 | 1,477 | 247 | 1 in 2,509.76 | 1 in 2,708.78 | — |
| $500 | 1,210 | 202 | 1 in 3,063.57 | 1 in 3,312.22 | — |
| $525 | 1,236 | 195 | 1 in 2,999.13 | 1 in 3,431.12 | — |
| $1,000 | 24 | 6 | 1 in 154,455 | 1 in 111,511.26 | 27.8% |
| $20,000 | 10 | 2 | 1 in 370,692 | 1 in 334,533.78 | 9.75% |
| $250,000 | 6 | 0 | 1 in 617,820 | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scratch-off price of "$250,000 Crossword - $ 10"?
Each ticket costs $10, 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 "$250,000 Crossword - $ 10"?
The grand prize you can win playing "$250,000 Crossword - $ 10" is $250,000.
What is the smallest prize you can win playing "$250,000 Crossword - $ 10"?
The smallest prize for "$250,000 Crossword - $ 10" is FREE TICKET.
What were the original odds of winning any prize?
The starting odds of winning any prize are approximately 1 in 1 in 4.06.
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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