Pocket Change - $ 1
Image Credit: New Jersey State Lottery
Ticket Price: $1
Expected Value (EV): -$0.49
Starting Odds: 1 in 4.42
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 4,486.39
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: N/A
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: N/A
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 4,921,572.59 (57.34%)
Total $500 Prizes Remaining: 79 out of 143
Total $100 Prizes Remaining: 1,018 out of 1,843
Total $40 Prizes Remaining: 5,907 out of 10,743
About "Pocket Change - $ 1" Scratch-Off in New Jersey
The "Pocket Change - $ 1" scratch-off is one of the lottery options available in New Jersey. The price of a ticket is $1.
The Expected Value (EV) of a ticket in Pocket Change - $ 1 is -$0.49, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 4.42.
The odds of winning at least $100 in Pocket Change - $ 1 are 1 in 4,486.39.
As of the last update on 10/05/2025 at 08:54AM EDT, approximately 57.34% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in New Jersey's Pocket Change - $ 1 scratch-off.
Prize Chart for "Pocket Change - $ 1"
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FREE $1 TICKET | 1,072,922 | 620,877 | 1 in 8 | 1 in 7.93 | 0.91% |
| $2 | 514,927 | 295,164 | 1 in 16.67 | 1 in 16.67 | — |
| $5 | 214,576 | 120,277 | 1 in 40 | 1 in 40.92 | — |
| $10 | 85,826 | 47,766 | 1 in 100 | 1 in 103.04 | — |
| $20 | 42,914 | 23,585 | 1 in 200 | 1 in 208.67 | — |
| $40 | 10,743 | 5,907 | 1 in 798.92 | 1 in 833.18 | — |
| $100 | 1,843 | 1,018 | 1 in 4,656.97 | 1 in 4,834.55 | — |
| $500 | 143 | 79 | 1 in 60,019.58 | 1 in 62,298.39 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scratch-off price of "Pocket Change - $ 1"?
Each ticket costs $1, 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 "Pocket Change - $ 1"?
The grand prize you can win playing "Pocket Change - $ 1" is $500.
What is the smallest prize you can win playing "Pocket Change - $ 1"?
The smallest prize for "Pocket Change - $ 1" is FREE $1 TICKET.
What were the original odds of winning any prize?
The starting odds of winning any prize are approximately 1 in 1 in 4.42.
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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