Birthday Surprise - $ 2

State: New Jersey
Last Updated: 10/08/2026 at 08:25AM EDT
Birthday Surprise - $ 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 4.53

Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 2,146.77

Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 111,046.34

Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 610,754.89

Estimated Tickets Remaining: 1,221,509.78 (34.51%)

Total $10,000 Prizes Remaining: 2 out of 3

Total $1,000 Prizes Remaining: 9 out of 24

Total $500 Prizes Remaining: 42 out of 120

About "Birthday Surprise - $ 2" Scratch-Off in New Jersey

The "Birthday Surprise - $ 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 Birthday Surprise - $ 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 4.53.

The odds of winning at least $100 in Birthday Surprise - $ 2 are 1 in 2,146.77.

The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 111,046.34.

For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 610,754.89.

As of the last update on 10/08/2026 at 08:25AM EDT, approximately 34.51% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in New Jersey's Birthday Surprise - $ 2 scratch-off.

Prize Chart for "Birthday Surprise - $ 2"

PrizeTotal Prizes Prizes Remaining Starting Odds Current Odds Change in Odds
FREE $2 TICKET165,16058,3581 in 21.431 in 20.932.34%
FREE $2 TICKET170,99461,6311 in 20.71 in 19.824.26%
$4141,67449,0381 in 24.991 in 24.910.31%
$5129,75444,6021 in 27.281 in 27.39-0.38%
$10112,11436,7091 in 31.581 in 33.28-5.39%
$2053,08616,7151 in 66.681 in 73.08-9.59%
$507,0192,1161 in 504.351 in 577.27-14.46%
$1001,7675161 in 2,003.41 in 2,367.27-18.16%
$500120421 in 29,5001 in 29,083.571.41%
$1,0002491 in 147,5001 in 135,723.317.98%
$10,000321 in 1,180,0001 in 610,754.8948.24%
Prize: FREE $2 TICKET
Total Prizes: 165,160
Prizes Remaining: 58,358
Starting Odds: 1 in 21.43
Current Odds: 1 in 20.93
Change in Odds: 2.34%
Prize: FREE $2 TICKET
Total Prizes: 170,994
Prizes Remaining: 61,631
Starting Odds: 1 in 20.7
Current Odds: 1 in 19.82
Change in Odds: 4.26%
Prize: $4
Total Prizes: 141,674
Prizes Remaining: 49,038
Starting Odds: 1 in 24.99
Current Odds: 1 in 24.91
Change in Odds: 0.31%
Prize: $5
Total Prizes: 129,754
Prizes Remaining: 44,602
Starting Odds: 1 in 27.28
Current Odds: 1 in 27.39
Change in Odds: -0.38%
Prize: $10
Total Prizes: 112,114
Prizes Remaining: 36,709
Starting Odds: 1 in 31.58
Current Odds: 1 in 33.28
Change in Odds: -5.39%
Prize: $20
Total Prizes: 53,086
Prizes Remaining: 16,715
Starting Odds: 1 in 66.68
Current Odds: 1 in 73.08
Change in Odds: -9.59%
Prize: $50
Total Prizes: 7,019
Prizes Remaining: 2,116
Starting Odds: 1 in 504.35
Current Odds: 1 in 577.27
Change in Odds: -14.46%
Prize: $100
Total Prizes: 1,767
Prizes Remaining: 516
Starting Odds: 1 in 2,003.4
Current Odds: 1 in 2,367.27
Change in Odds: -18.16%
Prize: $500
Total Prizes: 120
Prizes Remaining: 42
Starting Odds: 1 in 29,500
Current Odds: 1 in 29,083.57
Change in Odds: 1.41%
Prize: $1,000
Total Prizes: 24
Prizes Remaining: 9
Starting Odds: 1 in 147,500
Current Odds: 1 in 135,723.31
Change in Odds: 7.98%
Prize: $10,000
Total Prizes: 3
Prizes Remaining: 2
Starting Odds: 1 in 1,180,000
Current Odds: 1 in 610,754.89
Change in Odds: 48.24%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Scratch-Off Price of "Birthday Surprise - $ 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 "Birthday Surprise - $ 2"?

The top prize you can win playing Birthday Surprise - $ 2 is $10,000.

What is the Smallest Prize You Can Win Playing "Birthday Surprise - $ 2"?

The smallest prize for Birthday Surprise - $ 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 4.53.

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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