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Best $20 California Scratch TicketsEstimated Return Rankings

Compare active $20 California scratch tickets by estimated value, current odds, remaining prizes, and ticket price using California Lottery data.

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Updated 8/31/202614 picks shownHow rankings workEstimates use California Lottery reported data. Most tickets have negative expected value; outcomes are random.
100X
#1
$20

100X

Game #1696
$20
💰 Higher Est. Return
Est. Return85.0%|-$3.00 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~4.7M (26% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
3/6 • $5,000,000
No special caution on this pick.
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100X
#1
$20

Why this ranks #1

Est. Return: 85.0% | -$3.00 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$281,898,665
  
Tickets~18.3M
Net value/ticket$-4.56
  
Today
Prize pool$79,561,645
Adjusted pool$79,485,733
Tickets~4.7M
Net value/ticket$-2.99
Net adjusted value$-3.00

Estimates are based on reported remaining prizes, estimated tickets left, and adjustment factors. Rankings compare tickets; they do not predict individual results. Most scratch tickets have negative expected value.

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set for life
#2
$20

set for life

Game #1705
$20
💰 Higher Est. Return
Est. Return84.9%|-$3.02 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~8.3M (46% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
5/6 • $5,000,000
Recurring prize: top prize is advertised as recurring payments and may not equal a single lump-sum cash prize.
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set for life
#2
$20

Why this ranks #2

Est. Return: 84.9% | -$3.02 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$282,962,650
  
Tickets~18.0M
Net value/ticket$-4.31
  
Today
Prize pool$141,018,145
Adjusted pool$140,980,732
Tickets~8.3M
Net value/ticket$-3.02
Net adjusted value$-3.02

Estimates are based on reported remaining prizes, estimated tickets left, and adjustment factors. Rankings compare tickets; they do not predict individual results. Most scratch tickets have negative expected value.

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MONOPOLY
#3
$20

MONOPOLY

Game #1669
$20
💰 Higher Est. Return
Est. Return82.3%|-$3.54 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~8.1M (45% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
4/6 • $5,000,000
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MONOPOLY
#3
$20

Why this ranks #3

Est. Return: 82.3% | -$3.54 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$285,893,075
  
Tickets~18.2M
Net value/ticket$-4.32
  
Today
Prize pool$133,603,355
Adjusted pool$133,570,399
Tickets~8.1M
Net value/ticket$-3.54
Net adjusted value$-3.54

Estimates are based on reported remaining prizes, estimated tickets left, and adjustment factors. Rankings compare tickets; they do not predict individual results. Most scratch tickets have negative expected value.

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Instant Prize Crossword
#4
$20

Instant Prize Crossword

Game #1739
$20
👍 Solid Est. Return
Est. Return79.5%|-$4.09 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~15.9M (88% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
15/15 • $2,000,000
No special caution on this pick.
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Instant Prize Crossword
#4
$20

Why this ranks #4

Est. Return: 79.5% | -$4.09 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$281,795,980
  
Tickets~18.0M
Net value/ticket$-4.35
  
Today
Prize pool$252,452,690
Adjusted pool$252,222,189
Tickets~15.9M
Net value/ticket$-4.08
Net adjusted value$-4.09

Estimates are based on reported remaining prizes, estimated tickets left, and adjustment factors. Rankings compare tickets; they do not predict individual results. Most scratch tickets have negative expected value.

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100X The Cash
#5▲1
$20

100X The Cash

Game #1722
$20
👍 Solid Est. Return
Est. Return78.8%|-$4.23 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~8.6M (47% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
3/6 • $5,000,000
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100X The Cash
#5▲1
$20

Why this ranks #5

Est. Return: 78.8% | -$4.23 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$282,836,925
  
Tickets~18.0M
Net value/ticket$-4.30
  
Today
Prize pool$135,066,560
Adjusted pool$134,911,593
Tickets~8.6M
Net value/ticket$-4.21
Net adjusted value$-4.23

Estimates are based on reported remaining prizes, estimated tickets left, and adjustment factors. Rankings compare tickets; they do not predict individual results. Most scratch tickets have negative expected value.

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Golden State Riches
#6▼1
$20

Golden State Riches

Game #1735
$20
👍 Solid Est. Return
Est. Return78.8%|-$4.23 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~14.3M (86% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
6/7 • $5,000,000
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Golden State Riches
#6▼1
$20

Why this ranks #6

Est. Return: 78.8% | -$4.23 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$263,470,700
  
Tickets~16.7M
Net value/ticket$-4.24
  
Today
Prize pool$225,621,170
Adjusted pool$225,431,664
Tickets~14.3M
Net value/ticket$-4.22
Net adjusted value$-4.23

Estimates are based on reported remaining prizes, estimated tickets left, and adjustment factors. Rankings compare tickets; they do not predict individual results. Most scratch tickets have negative expected value.

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Show Me $5,000,000!
#7
$20

Show Me $5,000,000!

Game #1678
$20
👍 Solid Est. Return
Est. Return78.6%|-$4.28 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~5.7M (37% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
2/5 • $5,000,000
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Show Me $5,000,000!
#7
$20

Why this ranks #7

Est. Return: 78.6% | -$4.28 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$238,323,250
  
Tickets~15.2M
Net value/ticket$-4.33
  
Today
Prize pool$89,612,275
Adjusted pool$89,591,188
Tickets~5.7M
Net value/ticket$-4.28
Net adjusted value$-4.28

Estimates are based on reported remaining prizes, estimated tickets left, and adjustment factors. Rankings compare tickets; they do not predict individual results. Most scratch tickets have negative expected value.

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Red Carpet Riches
#8
$20

Red Carpet Riches

Game #1714
$20
⚖️ Lower Est. Return
Est. Return78.5%|-$4.31 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~6.9M (47% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
6/12 • $2,000,000
No special caution on this pick.
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Red Carpet Riches
#8
$20

Why this ranks #8

Est. Return: 78.5% | -$4.31 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$228,073,310
  
Tickets~14.6M
Net value/ticket$-4.37
  
Today
Prize pool$108,196,825
Adjusted pool$108,039,621
Tickets~6.9M
Net value/ticket$-4.29
Net adjusted value$-4.31

Estimates are based on reported remaining prizes, estimated tickets left, and adjustment factors. Rankings compare tickets; they do not predict individual results. Most scratch tickets have negative expected value.

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$5,000,000 Extreme Cash
#9
$20

$5,000,000 Extreme Cash

Game #1744
$20
⚖️ Lower Est. Return
Est. Return77.7%|-$4.46 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~11.6M (96% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
4/4 • $5,000,000
No special caution on this pick.
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$5,000,000 Extreme Cash
#9
$20

Why this ranks #9

Est. Return: 77.7% | -$4.46 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$185,719,850
  
Tickets~12.0M
Net value/ticket$-4.53
  
Today
Prize pool$179,616,375
Adjusted pool$179,548,127
Tickets~11.6M
Net value/ticket$-4.46
Net adjusted value$-4.46

Estimates are based on reported remaining prizes, estimated tickets left, and adjustment factors. Rankings compare tickets; they do not predict individual results. Most scratch tickets have negative expected value.

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Instant Prize Crossword
#10
$20

Instant Prize Crossword

Game #1590
$20
⚖️ Lower Est. Return
Est. Return77.5%|-$4.51 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~11.8M (35% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
9/27 • $2,000,000
No special caution on this pick.
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Instant Prize Crossword
#10
$20

Why this ranks #10

Est. Return: 77.5% | -$4.51 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$521,896,000
  
Tickets~33.4M
Net value/ticket$-4.36
  
Today
Prize pool$182,899,260
Adjusted pool$182,792,716
Tickets~11.8M
Net value/ticket$-4.50
Net adjusted value$-4.51

Estimates are based on reported remaining prizes, estimated tickets left, and adjustment factors. Rankings compare tickets; they do not predict individual results. Most scratch tickets have negative expected value.

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$100 or $200
#11
$20

$100 or $200

Game #1687
$20
⚖️ Lower Est. Return
Est. Return76.4%|-$4.72 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~2.5M (15% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
66249/424075 • $200
Low-ceiling game: value comes from smaller fixed prizes, not jackpot upside.
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$100 or $200
#11
$20

Why this ranks #11

Est. Return: 76.4% | -$4.72 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$247,904,900
  
Tickets~16.3M
Net value/ticket$-4.77
  
Today
Prize pool$38,496,400
Adjusted pool$38,496,400
Tickets~2.5M
Net value/ticket$-4.72
Net adjusted value$-4.72

Estimates are based on reported remaining prizes, estimated tickets left, and adjustment factors. Rankings compare tickets; they do not predict individual results. Most scratch tickets have negative expected value.

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$100 or $200 Frenzy
#12
$20

$100 or $200 Frenzy

Game #1731
$20
⚖️ Lower Est. Return
Est. Return76.2%|-$4.77 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~11.3M (63% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
294288/467736 • $200
Low-ceiling game: value comes from smaller fixed prizes, not jackpot upside.
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$100 or $200 Frenzy
#12
$20

Why this ranks #12

Est. Return: 76.2% | -$4.77 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$273,547,200
  
Tickets~18.0M
Net value/ticket$-4.77
  
Today
Prize pool$172,089,900
Adjusted pool$172,089,900
Tickets~11.3M
Net value/ticket$-4.77
Net adjusted value$-4.77

Estimates are based on reported remaining prizes, estimated tickets left, and adjustment factors. Rankings compare tickets; they do not predict individual results. Most scratch tickets have negative expected value.

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Cash King
#13
$20

Cash King

Game #1664
$20
⚖️ Lower Est. Return
Est. Return75.4%|-$4.92 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~7.7M (42% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
2/6 • $5,000,000
No special caution on this pick.
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Cash King
#13
$20

Why this ranks #13

Est. Return: 75.4% | -$4.92 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$282,969,825
  
Tickets~18.3M
Net value/ticket$-4.57
  
Today
Prize pool$115,501,025
Adjusted pool$115,457,664
Tickets~7.7M
Net value/ticket$-4.92
Net adjusted value$-4.92

Estimates are based on reported remaining prizes, estimated tickets left, and adjustment factors. Rankings compare tickets; they do not predict individual results. Most scratch tickets have negative expected value.

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$5,000,000 Superstar
#14
$20

$5,000,000 Superstar

Game #1709
$20
⚖️ Lower Est. Return
Est. Return73.8%|-$5.25 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~5.9M (38% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
1/5 • $5,000,000
No special caution on this pick.
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$5,000,000 Superstar
#14
$20

Why this ranks #14

Est. Return: 73.8% | -$5.25 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$240,849,260
  
Tickets~15.3M
Net value/ticket$-4.27
  
Today
Prize pool$86,422,450
Adjusted pool$86,386,126
Tickets~5.9M
Net value/ticket$-5.24
Net adjusted value$-5.25

Estimates are based on reported remaining prizes, estimated tickets left, and adjustment factors. Rankings compare tickets; they do not predict individual results. Most scratch tickets have negative expected value.

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