California Scratch-Offs
With the Most Top Prizes Remaining
As of , Scratch IQ ranks 20 active California scratch-off games by the absolute count of top-tier prizes still unclaimed.
The headline top prize is the highest-dollar tier on each game. Games further up the list have more of these jackpots still in circulation; games further down have already had most claimed. See the methodology for the formula and per-state data sources.
Top Prizes Left
105,517
Top Prize
$200
EV/Dollar
$0.76
Top Prizes Left
48,226
Top Prize
$100
EV/Dollar
$0.73
Top Prizes Left
6,231
Top Prize
$500
EV/Dollar
$0.67
Top Prizes Left
40
Top Prize
$20,000
EV/Dollar
$0.65
Top Prizes Left
31
Top Prize
$5,000
EV/Dollar
$0.62
Top Prizes Left
28
Top Prize
$1,000
EV/Dollar
$0.59
Top Prizes Left
26
Top Prize
$750,000
EV/Dollar
$0.78
Top Prizes Left
26
Top Prize
$888
EV/Dollar
$0.62
Top Prizes Left
23
Top Prize
$30,000
EV/Dollar
$0.63
Top Prizes Left
20
Top Prize
$20,000
EV/Dollar
$0.65
Top Prizes Left
17
Top Prize
$30,000
EV/Dollar
$0.66
Top Prizes Left
16
Top Prize
$30,000
EV/Dollar
$0.65
Top Prizes Left
14
Top Prize
$75,000
EV/Dollar
$0.69
Top Prizes Left
13
Top Prize
$75,000
EV/Dollar
$0.69
Top Prizes Left
12
Top Prize
$1M
EV/Dollar
$0.76
Top Prizes Left
11
Top Prize
$20,000
EV/Dollar
$0.65
Top Prizes Left
10
Top Prize
$30,000
EV/Dollar
$0.66
Top Prizes Left
9
Top Prize
$2M
EV/Dollar
$0.80
Top Prizes Left
9
Top Prize
$2M
EV/Dollar
$0.78
Top Prizes Left
9
Top Prize
$500,000
EV/Dollar
$0.72
| Rank | Game Name | Price | Top Prize | Top Prizes Remaining | EV/Dollar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $100 OR $200 | $20 | $200 | 105,517 | $0.76 |
| #2 | $50 OR $100! | $10 | $100 | 48,226 | $0.73 |
| #3 | FULL OF 500'S | $5 | $500 | 6,231 | $0.67 |
| #4 | FIREBALL BINGO | $3 | $20,000 | 40 | $0.65 |
| #5 | FOUR LEAF FRENZY | $1 | $5,000 | 31 | $0.62 |
| #6 | THE LUCKY SPOT! | $1 | $1,000 | 28 | $0.59 |
| #7 | MYSTERY CROSSWORD | $10 | $750,000 | 26 | $0.78 |
| #8 | STRAIGHT 8'S | $1 | $888 | 26 | $0.62 |
| #9 | LOTERIA™ | $3 | $30,000 | 23 | $0.63 |
| #10 | TRIPLING BONUS CROSSWORD | $3 | $20,000 | 20 | $0.65 |
| #11 | 10X THE CASH | $2 | $30,000 | 17 | $0.66 |
| #12 | MONOPOLY | $2 | $30,000 | 16 | $0.65 |
| #13 | MEGA CROSSWORD | $5 | $75,000 | 14 | $0.69 |
| #14 | POKER NIGHTS | $5 | $75,000 | 13 | $0.69 |
| #15 | $1,000,000 POKER | $10 | $1M | 12 | $0.76 |
| #16 | YOUR LUCKY STARS | $2 | $20,000 | 11 | $0.65 |
| #17 | DOMINOES | $2 | $30,000 | 10 | $0.66 |
| #18 | RED CARPET RICHES | $20 | $2M | 9 | $0.80 |
| #19 | INSTANT PRIZE CROSSWORD | $20 | $2M | 9 | $0.78 |
| #20 | JAWS | $5 | $500,000 | 9 | $0.72 |
Source: California Lottery
Common questions about California scratch-offs
Which California games still have the biggest jackpots up for grabs?
The list above ranks active California scratch-offs by the absolute count of top-tier prizes still unclaimed. Games near the top of the list have one or more headline jackpots still in circulation; games further down have already had most or all of their top prizes claimed.
How often is the California top-prizes-remaining list updated?
Every day. Scratch IQ collects California Lottery remaining-prize data once daily and recomputes the per-tier counts for every active game. A game drops in rank as soon as one of its top-tier prizes is claimed and the California Lottery publishes the new count.
What counts as a "top prize" on Scratch IQ?
The top prize is the single highest-dollar tier on each scratch-off — what most players think of as the headline jackpot. It excludes secondary tiers and free-ticket prizes. The remaining count comes directly from the California Lottery's published prize-tier data.
Where do I claim a top prize in California?
Top-prize claim procedures are set by the California Lottery, not by Scratch IQ. The official California Lottery website (calottery.com) documents the claim process, including any required tax forms, deadlines, and in-person versus mail-in options. Scratch IQ is informational analytics and does not process or facilitate claims.
Scratch IQ is not affiliated with the California Lottery. Analytics are for informational purposes only. Not financial advice. Play responsibly. 18+. See responsible gaming.