It Takes 2 - $ 2

State: New Jersey
Last Updated: 08/18/2026 at 09:09AM EDT
It Takes 2 - $ 2 scratch-off from New Jersey Lottery

Image Credit: New Jersey State Lottery

Ticket Price: $2

Expected Value (EV): -$0.91

Starting Odds: 1 in 4.44

Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 2,409.91

Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 158,893.19

Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 794,465.97

Estimated Tickets Remaining: 2,383,397.9 (32.19%)

Total $10,000 Prizes Remaining: 3 out of 6

Total $1,000 Prizes Remaining: 12 out of 47

Total $100 Prizes Remaining: 974 out of 3,105

About "It Takes 2 - $ 2" Scratch-Off in New Jersey

The "It Takes 2 - $ 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 It Takes 2 - $ 2 is -$0.91, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.

When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 4.44.

The odds of winning at least $100 in It Takes 2 - $ 2 are 1 in 2,409.91.

The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 158,893.19.

For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 794,465.97.

As of the last update on 08/18/2026 at 09:09AM EDT, approximately 32.19% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in New Jersey's It Takes 2 - $ 2 scratch-off.

Prize Chart for "It Takes 2 - $ 2"

PrizeTotal Prizes Prizes Remaining Starting Odds Current Odds Change in Odds
FREE $2 TICKET740,355244,5821 in 101 in 9.742.55%
$4296,24494,2441 in 24.991 in 25.29-1.19%
$5271,47289,1261 in 27.271 in 26.741.94%
$10209,80964,3021 in 35.291 in 37.07-5.04%
$20123,34436,7611 in 60.021 in 64.83-8.02%
$3011,5853,4341 in 639.061 in 694.06-8.61%
$5010,7623,1261 in 687.931 in 762.44-10.83%
$1003,1059741 in 2,384.41 in 2,447.02-2.63%
$1,00047121 in 157,522.341 in 198,616.49-26.09%
$10,000631 in 1,233,9251 in 794,465.9735.61%
Prize: FREE $2 TICKET
Total Prizes: 740,355
Prizes Remaining: 244,582
Starting Odds: 1 in 10
Current Odds: 1 in 9.74
Change in Odds: 2.55%
Prize: $4
Total Prizes: 296,244
Prizes Remaining: 94,244
Starting Odds: 1 in 24.99
Current Odds: 1 in 25.29
Change in Odds: -1.19%
Prize: $5
Total Prizes: 271,472
Prizes Remaining: 89,126
Starting Odds: 1 in 27.27
Current Odds: 1 in 26.74
Change in Odds: 1.94%
Prize: $10
Total Prizes: 209,809
Prizes Remaining: 64,302
Starting Odds: 1 in 35.29
Current Odds: 1 in 37.07
Change in Odds: -5.04%
Prize: $20
Total Prizes: 123,344
Prizes Remaining: 36,761
Starting Odds: 1 in 60.02
Current Odds: 1 in 64.83
Change in Odds: -8.02%
Prize: $30
Total Prizes: 11,585
Prizes Remaining: 3,434
Starting Odds: 1 in 639.06
Current Odds: 1 in 694.06
Change in Odds: -8.61%
Prize: $50
Total Prizes: 10,762
Prizes Remaining: 3,126
Starting Odds: 1 in 687.93
Current Odds: 1 in 762.44
Change in Odds: -10.83%
Prize: $100
Total Prizes: 3,105
Prizes Remaining: 974
Starting Odds: 1 in 2,384.4
Current Odds: 1 in 2,447.02
Change in Odds: -2.63%
Prize: $1,000
Total Prizes: 47
Prizes Remaining: 12
Starting Odds: 1 in 157,522.34
Current Odds: 1 in 198,616.49
Change in Odds: -26.09%
Prize: $10,000
Total Prizes: 6
Prizes Remaining: 3
Starting Odds: 1 in 1,233,925
Current Odds: 1 in 794,465.97
Change in Odds: 35.61%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Scratch-Off Price of "It Takes 2 - $ 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 Top Prize You Can Win Playing "It Takes 2 - $ 2"?

The top prize you can win playing It Takes 2 - $ 2 is $10,000.

What is the Smallest Prize You Can Win Playing "It Takes 2 - $ 2"?

The smallest prize for It Takes 2 - $ 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 4.44.

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.
  • Starting Odds: Official odds at launch for winning any prize.
  • Estimated % Tickets Remaining: Based on prizes claimed vs original prize structure.
  • Current Odds to Win Higher Prizes: Likelihood of winning prizes like $100/$1,000/$10,000 using current odds.
  • Current Odds to Win the Top Prize: Probability of winning the top prize adjusted for remaining tickets.
  • Expected Value (EV): Average return per ticket based on prizes remaining.

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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