Nutcracker Cash - $ 2

State: New Jersey
Last Updated: 10/30/2026 at 08:43AM EDT
Nutcracker Cash - $ 2 scratch-off from New Jersey Lottery

Image Credit: New Jersey State Lottery

Ticket Price: $2

Expected Value (EV): -$0.87

Starting Odds: 1 in 4.22

Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 2,370.02

Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 246,244.89

Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 1,231,224.44

Estimated Tickets Remaining: 4,924,897.75 (99.71%)

Total $10,000 Prizes Remaining: 4 out of 4

Total $1,000 Prizes Remaining: 16 out of 16

Total $500 Prizes Remaining: 103 out of 103

About "Nutcracker Cash - $ 2" Scratch-Off in New Jersey

The "Nutcracker Cash - $ 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 Nutcracker Cash - $ 2 is -$0.87, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.

When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 4.22.

The odds of winning at least $100 in Nutcracker Cash - $ 2 are 1 in 2,370.02.

The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 246,244.89.

For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 1,231,224.44.

As of the last update on 10/30/2026 at 08:43AM EDT, approximately 99.71% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in New Jersey's Nutcracker Cash - $ 2 scratch-off.

Prize Chart for "Nutcracker Cash - $ 2"

PrizeTotal Prizes Prizes Remaining Starting Odds Current Odds Change in Odds
FREE $2 TICKET526,876525,3981 in 9.371 in 9.370.01%
$4362,194361,1201 in 13.641 in 13.64-0.01%
$565,85665,6581 in 751 in 75.01-0.01%
$10131,712131,3181 in 37.51 in 37.5-0.01%
$2065,85665,6671 in 751 in 750%
$5016,82916,7771 in 293.491 in 293.55-0.02%
$1001,9621,9551 in 2,517.431 in 2,519.13-0.07%
$5001031031 in 47,953.41 in 47,814.540.29%
$1,00016161 in 308,7001 in 307,806.110.29%
$10,000441 in 1,234,8001 in 1,231,224.440.29%
Prize: FREE $2 TICKET
Total Prizes: 526,876
Prizes Remaining: 525,398
Starting Odds: 1 in 9.37
Current Odds: 1 in 9.37
Change in Odds: 0.01%
Prize: $4
Total Prizes: 362,194
Prizes Remaining: 361,120
Starting Odds: 1 in 13.64
Current Odds: 1 in 13.64
Change in Odds: -0.01%
Prize: $5
Total Prizes: 65,856
Prizes Remaining: 65,658
Starting Odds: 1 in 75
Current Odds: 1 in 75.01
Change in Odds: -0.01%
Prize: $10
Total Prizes: 131,712
Prizes Remaining: 131,318
Starting Odds: 1 in 37.5
Current Odds: 1 in 37.5
Change in Odds: -0.01%
Prize: $20
Total Prizes: 65,856
Prizes Remaining: 65,667
Starting Odds: 1 in 75
Current Odds: 1 in 75
Change in Odds: 0%
Prize: $50
Total Prizes: 16,829
Prizes Remaining: 16,777
Starting Odds: 1 in 293.49
Current Odds: 1 in 293.55
Change in Odds: -0.02%
Prize: $100
Total Prizes: 1,962
Prizes Remaining: 1,955
Starting Odds: 1 in 2,517.43
Current Odds: 1 in 2,519.13
Change in Odds: -0.07%
Prize: $500
Total Prizes: 103
Prizes Remaining: 103
Starting Odds: 1 in 47,953.4
Current Odds: 1 in 47,814.54
Change in Odds: 0.29%
Prize: $1,000
Total Prizes: 16
Prizes Remaining: 16
Starting Odds: 1 in 308,700
Current Odds: 1 in 307,806.11
Change in Odds: 0.29%
Prize: $10,000
Total Prizes: 4
Prizes Remaining: 4
Starting Odds: 1 in 1,234,800
Current Odds: 1 in 1,231,224.44
Change in Odds: 0.29%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Scratch-Off Price of "Nutcracker Cash - $ 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 "Nutcracker Cash - $ 2"?

The top prize you can win playing Nutcracker Cash - $ 2 is $10,000.

What is the Smallest Prize You Can Win Playing "Nutcracker Cash - $ 2"?

The smallest prize for Nutcracker Cash - $ 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 4.22.

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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