Big Money Spectacular - $ 2
Image Credit: New Jersey State Lottery
Ticket Price: $2
Expected Value (EV): -$0.79
Starting Odds: 1 in 4.76
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 1,600.28
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 244,968.87
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 3,102,938.97
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 9,308,816.92 (73.74%)
Total $30,000 Prizes Remaining: 3 out of 5
Total $5,000 Prizes Remaining: 2 out of 4
Total $1,000 Prizes Remaining: 33 out of 44
About "Big Money Spectacular - $ 2" Scratch-Off in New Jersey
The "Big Money Spectacular - $ 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 Big Money Spectacular - $ 2 is -$0.79, 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 1,600.28.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 244,968.87.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 3,102,938.97.
As of the last update on 10/05/2025 at 08:54AM EDT, approximately 73.74% 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.
Prize Chart for "Big Money Spectacular - $ 2"
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FREE $2 TICKET | 631,094 | 467,168 | 1 in 20 | 1 in 19.93 | 0.38% |
| $2 | 589,069 | 436,791 | 1 in 21.43 | 1 in 21.31 | 0.55% |
| $3 | 420,846 | 310,634 | 1 in 30 | 1 in 29.97 | 0.09% |
| $4 | 252,534 | 186,008 | 1 in 49.99 | 1 in 50.05 | — |
| $5 | 210,380 | 154,704 | 1 in 60 | 1 in 60.17 | — |
| $10 | 168,310 | 123,154 | 1 in 75 | 1 in 75.59 | — |
| $15 | 168,355 | 123,016 | 1 in 74.98 | 1 in 75.67 | — |
| $20 | 105,158 | 76,759 | 1 in 120.04 | 1 in 121.27 | — |
| $25 | 63,120 | 45,987 | 1 in 199.99 | 1 in 202.42 | — |
| $50 | 29,425 | 21,450 | 1 in 429 | 1 in 433.98 | — |
| $75 | 5,680 | 4,129 | 1 in 2,222.43 | 1 in 2,254.5 | — |
| $100 | 7,685 | 5,603 | 1 in 1,642.6 | 1 in 1,661.4 | — |
| $500 | 243 | 176 | 1 in 51,948.15 | 1 in 52,891.01 | — |
| $1,000 | 44 | 33 | 1 in 286,895.45 | 1 in 282,085.36 | 1.68% |
| $5,000 | 4 | 2 | 1 in 3,155,850 | 1 in 4,654,408.46 | — |
| $30,000 | 5 | 3 | 1 in 2,524,680 | 1 in 3,102,938.97 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scratch-off price of "Big Money Spectacular - $ 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 "Big Money Spectacular - $ 2"?
The grand prize you can win playing "Big Money Spectacular - $ 2" is $30,000.
What is the smallest prize you can win playing "Big Money Spectacular - $ 2"?
The smallest prize for "Big Money Spectacular - $ 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 4.76.
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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