California Lottery Scratchers: Best Value Right Now
The 10 best‑value California scratch‑offs to buy today, ranked from current odds and the prizes still remaining.
Updated June 22, 2026.
| # | Game | Price | Return | Typical (95th) | Any‑prize odds | Profit odds | % left | Top prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crossword Xtreme | $30 | 79.9% | 45.6% | 1 in 3 | 1 in 4 | 81.6% | $7,000,000 |
| 2 | 7's | $30 | 85.4% | 39.4% | 1 in 3 | 1 in 5 | 39.2% | $10,000,000 |
| 4 | Set for Life | $20 | 86.2% | 37.8% | 1 in 3 | 1 in 5 | 52.4% | $5,000,000 |
| 5 | 100X The Cash | $20 | 79.3% | 37.9% | 1 in 3 | 1 in 5 | 65% | $5,000,000 |
| 6 | California Color Pop | $10 | 76.5% | 36.9% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 4 | 46.3% | $1,000,000 |
| 7 | MONOPOLY | $20 | 82% | 37.8% | 1 in 3 | 1 in 5 | 46.3% | $5,000,000 |
| 8 | Royal Jackpot | $40 | 81.5% | 39.4% | 1 in 2 | 1 in 6 | 70.9% | $15,000,000 |
| 11 | $1,000,000 Poker | $10 | 75.7% | 36.3% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 4 | 66.2% | $1,000,000 |
| 13 | Show Me $5,000,000! | $20 | 78.3% | 37.8% | 1 in 3 | 1 in 5 | 39.8% | $5,000,000 |
| 14 | LOTERIA™ Grande | $10 | 76.8% | 36.6% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 4 | 27.1% | $1,000,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
Which California scratcher is the best value right now?
Crossword Xtreme currently ranks #1 by overall value among active California scratch‑offs, based on its current odds and the prizes still remaining.
How often is this updated?
Daily, from the official California Lottery feed. This page was last updated June 22, 2026.
Do the odds change after a game launches?
Yes. As prizes are claimed, a game's real odds and return shift. These rankings use the prizes still remaining, not the launch odds printed on the ticket.