Mega Hot 7's - $ 20
Image Credit: New Jersey State Lottery
Ticket Price: $20
Expected Value (EV): -$7.86
Starting Odds: 1 in 3.84
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 21.01
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 12,784.11
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 97,098.33
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 4,078,130.05 (55.73%)
Total $1,000,000* Prizes Remaining: 1 out of 3
Total $10,000 Prizes Remaining: 42 out of 67
Total $2,000 Prizes Remaining: 277 out of 494
About "Mega Hot 7's - $ 20" Scratch-Off in New Jersey
The "Mega Hot 7's - $ 20" scratch-off is one of the lottery options available in New Jersey. The price of a ticket is $20.
The Expected Value (EV) of a ticket in Mega Hot 7's - $ 20 is -$7.86, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 3.84.
The odds of winning at least $100 in Mega Hot 7's - $ 20 are 1 in 21.01.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 12,784.11.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 97,098.33.
As of the last update on 12/14/2025 at 09:00AM EST, approximately 55.73% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in New Jersey's Mega Hot 7's - $ 20 scratch-off.
Prize Chart for "Mega Hot 7's - $ 20"
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FREE $20 TICKET | 731,789 | 409,902 | 1 in 10 | 1 in 9.95 | 0.5% |
| $40 | 457,344 | 254,290 | 1 in 16 | 1 in 16.04 | -0.23% |
| $50 | 365,870 | 203,515 | 1 in 20 | 1 in 20.04 | -0.19% |
| $100 | 275,369 | 152,684 | 1 in 26.57 | 1 in 26.71 | -0.51% |
| $200 | 46,027 | 25,482 | 1 in 158.98 | 1 in 160.04 | -0.67% |
| $500 | 28,312 | 15,654 | 1 in 258.46 | 1 in 260.52 | -0.8% |
| $2,000 | 494 | 277 | 1 in 14,812.55 | 1 in 14,722.49 | 0.61% |
| $10,000 | 67 | 42 | 1 in 109,214.93 | 1 in 97,098.33 | 11.09% |
| $1,000,000* | 3 | 1 | 1 in 2,439,133.33 | 1 in 4,078,130.05 | -67.2% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scratch-off price of "Mega Hot 7's - $ 20"?
Each ticket costs $20, 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 "Mega Hot 7's - $ 20"?
The grand prize you can win playing "Mega Hot 7's - $ 20" is $1,000,000*.
What is the smallest prize you can win playing "Mega Hot 7's - $ 20"?
The smallest prize for "Mega Hot 7's - $ 20" is FREE $20 TICKET.
What were the original odds of winning any prize?
The starting odds of winning any prize are approximately 1 in 1 in 3.84.
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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