Colossal Crossword - $ 30
State: New Jersey
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 11:36AM EDT
Image Credit: New Jersey State Lottery
Ticket Price: $30
Expected Value (EV): -$11.46
Starting Odds: 1 in 3.4
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 14.5
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 45,343.05
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 272,058.31
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 816,174.92 (44.14%)
Total $600,000 Prizes Remaining: 1 out of 3
Total $25,000 Prizes Remaining: 2 out of 3
Total $2,000 Prizes Remaining: 15 out of 36
About "Colossal Crossword - $ 30" Scratch-Off Game in New Jersey
The "Colossal Crossword - $ 30" scratch-off game is one of the lottery options available in New Jersey. The price of a ticket is $30.
The Expected Value (EV) of a ticket in Colossal Crossword - $ 30 is -$11.46, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 3.4.
The odds of winning at least $100 in Colossal Crossword - $ 30 are 1 in 14.5.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 45,343.05.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 272,058.31.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 11:36AM EDT, approximately 44.14% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in New Jersey's Colossal Crossword - $ 30 scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FREE $30 TICKET | 184,888 | 81,496 | 1 in 10 | 1 in 10.01 | -0.15% |
| $50 | 184,888 | 81,817 | 1 in 10 | 1 in 9.98 | 0.24% |
| $75 | 46,207 | 20,322 | 1 in 40.01 | 1 in 40.16 | -0.37% |
| $100 | 76,108 | 33,604 | 1 in 24.29 | 1 in 24.29 | 0.02% |
| $150 | 27,592 | 12,187 | 1 in 67.01 | 1 in 66.97 | 0.06% |
| $250 | 14,495 | 6,369 | 1 in 127.55 | 1 in 128.15 | -0.47% |
| $500 | 9,275 | 4,109 | 1 in 199.34 | 1 in 198.63 | 0.36% |
| $2,000 | 36 | 15 | 1 in 51,357.78 | 1 in 54,411.66 | -5.95% |
| $25,000 | 3 | 2 | 1 in 616,293.33 | 1 in 408,087.46 | 33.78% |
| $600,000 | 3 | 1 | 1 in 616,293.33 | 1 in 816,174.92 | -32.43% |
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.