Loose Change - $ 1

State: New Jersey
Last Updated: 07/09/2026 at 09:14AM EDT
Loose Change - $ 1 scratch-off from New Jersey Lottery

Image Credit: New Jersey State Lottery

Ticket Price: $1

Expected Value (EV): -$0.48

Starting Odds: 1 in 4.42

Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 4,349.55

Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: N/A

Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: N/A

Estimated Tickets Remaining: 7,276,803.95 (84.56%)

Total $500 Prizes Remaining: 110 out of 140

Total $100 Prizes Remaining: 1,563 out of 1,867

Total $40 Prizes Remaining: 8,955 out of 10,740

About "Loose Change - $ 1" Scratch-Off in New Jersey

The "Loose 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 Loose Change - $ 1 is -$0.48, 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 Loose Change - $ 1 are 1 in 4,349.55.

As of the last update on 07/09/2026 at 09:14AM EDT, approximately 84.56% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in New Jersey's Loose Change - $ 1 scratch-off.

Prize Chart for "Loose Change - $ 1"

PrizeTotal Prizes Prizes Remaining Starting Odds Current Odds Change in Odds
FREE $1 TICKET1,075,706912,0101 in 81 in 7.980.26%
$2516,421436,6541 in 16.661 in 16.66-0.01%
$5215,000180,6331 in 40.031 in 40.29-0.65%
$1086,09972,2041 in 99.951 in 100.78-0.83%
$2043,02735,9631 in 2001 in 202.34-1.17%
$4010,7408,9551 in 801.251 in 812.6-1.42%
$1001,8671,5631 in 4,609.211 in 4,655.66-1.01%
$5001401101 in 61,467.141 in 66,152.76-7.62%
Prize: FREE $1 TICKET
Total Prizes: 1,075,706
Prizes Remaining: 912,010
Starting Odds: 1 in 8
Current Odds: 1 in 7.98
Change in Odds: 0.26%
Prize: $2
Total Prizes: 516,421
Prizes Remaining: 436,654
Starting Odds: 1 in 16.66
Current Odds: 1 in 16.66
Change in Odds: -0.01%
Prize: $5
Total Prizes: 215,000
Prizes Remaining: 180,633
Starting Odds: 1 in 40.03
Current Odds: 1 in 40.29
Change in Odds: -0.65%
Prize: $10
Total Prizes: 86,099
Prizes Remaining: 72,204
Starting Odds: 1 in 99.95
Current Odds: 1 in 100.78
Change in Odds: -0.83%
Prize: $20
Total Prizes: 43,027
Prizes Remaining: 35,963
Starting Odds: 1 in 200
Current Odds: 1 in 202.34
Change in Odds: -1.17%
Prize: $40
Total Prizes: 10,740
Prizes Remaining: 8,955
Starting Odds: 1 in 801.25
Current Odds: 1 in 812.6
Change in Odds: -1.42%
Prize: $100
Total Prizes: 1,867
Prizes Remaining: 1,563
Starting Odds: 1 in 4,609.21
Current Odds: 1 in 4,655.66
Change in Odds: -1.01%
Prize: $500
Total Prizes: 140
Prizes Remaining: 110
Starting Odds: 1 in 61,467.14
Current Odds: 1 in 66,152.76
Change in Odds: -7.62%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Scratch-Off Price of "Loose 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 Top Prize You Can Win Playing "Loose Change - $ 1"?

The top prize you can win playing Loose Change - $ 1 is $500.

What is the Smallest Prize You Can Win Playing "Loose Change - $ 1"?

The smallest prize for Loose 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 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.
  • 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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