Big Money Spectacular - $ 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): -$0.78
Starting Odds: 1 in 4.76
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 1,589.73
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 242,093.54
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 2,372,516.72
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 11,862,583.62 (93.97%)
Total $30,000 Prizes Remaining: 5 out of 5
Total $5,000 Prizes Remaining: 3 out of 4
Total $1,000 Prizes Remaining: 41 out of 44
About "Big Money Spectacular - $ 2" Scratch-Off Game in New Jersey
The "Big Money Spectacular - $ 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 Big Money Spectacular - $ 2 is -$0.78, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 4.76.
The odds of winning at least $100 in Big Money Spectacular - $ 2 are 1 in 1,589.73.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 242,093.54.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 2,372,516.72.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 11:36AM EDT, approximately 93.97% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in New Jersey's Big Money Spectacular - $ 2 scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FREE $2 TICKET | 631,094 | 593,403 | 1 in 20 | 1 in 19.99 | 0.06% |
| $2 | 589,069 | 554,162 | 1 in 21.43 | 1 in 21.41 | 0.11% |
| $3 | 420,846 | 395,612 | 1 in 30 | 1 in 29.99 | 0.03% |
| $4 | 252,534 | 237,356 | 1 in 49.99 | 1 in 49.98 | 0.02% |
| $5 | 210,380 | 197,617 | 1 in 60 | 1 in 60.03 | -0.04% |
| $10 | 168,310 | 157,960 | 1 in 75 | 1 in 75.1 | -0.13% |
| $15 | 168,355 | 157,932 | 1 in 74.98 | 1 in 75.11 | -0.17% |
| $20 | 105,158 | 98,545 | 1 in 120.04 | 1 in 120.38 | -0.28% |
| $25 | 63,120 | 59,148 | 1 in 199.99 | 1 in 200.56 | -0.28% |
| $50 | 29,425 | 27,594 | 1 in 429 | 1 in 429.9 | -0.21% |
| $75 | 5,680 | 5,327 | 1 in 2,222.43 | 1 in 2,226.88 | -0.2% |
| $100 | 7,685 | 7,188 | 1 in 1,642.6 | 1 in 1,650.33 | -0.47% |
| $500 | 243 | 225 | 1 in 51,948.15 | 1 in 52,722.59 | -1.49% |
| $1,000 | 44 | 41 | 1 in 286,895.45 | 1 in 289,331.31 | -0.85% |
| $5,000 | 4 | 3 | 1 in 3,155,850 | 1 in 3,954,194.54 | -25.3% |
| $30,000 | 5 | 5 | 1 in 2,524,680 | 1 in 2,372,516.72 | 6.03% |
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.