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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 7/4/202614 picks shownHow rankings workEstimates use California Lottery reported data. Most tickets have negative expected value; outcomes are random.
Double The Luck
#1
$20

Double The Luck

Game #1672
$20
💰 Higher Est. Return
Est. Return86.9%|-$2.62 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~3.1M (26% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
2/4 • $5,000,000
No special caution on this pick.
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Double The Luck
#1
$20

Why this ranks #1

Est. Return: 86.9% | -$2.62 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$192,668,400
  
Tickets~12.1M
Net value/ticket$-4.07
  
Today
Prize pool$54,532,860
Adjusted pool$54,460,368
Tickets~3.1M
Net value/ticket$-2.59
Net adjusted value$-2.62

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. Return86.2%|-$2.76 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~9.3M (51% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
6/6 • $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: 86.2% | -$2.76 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$282,962,650
  
Tickets~18.0M
Net value/ticket$-4.31
  
Today
Prize pool$159,844,065
Adjusted pool$159,767,234
Tickets~9.3M
Net value/ticket$-2.76
Net adjusted value$-2.76

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
#3
$20

Instant Prize Crossword

Game #1634
$20
💰 Higher Est. Return
Est. Return83.9%|-$3.22 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~2.0M (8% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
3/19 • $2,000,000
Late-stage estimate: results may be more sensitive to delayed prize claims or reporting lag.
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Instant Prize Crossword
#3
$20

Why this ranks #3

Est. Return: 83.9% | -$3.22 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$365,423,550
  
Tickets~23.4M
Net value/ticket$-4.36
  
Today
Prize pool$33,620,300
Adjusted pool$33,198,538
Tickets~2.0M
Net value/ticket$-3.00
Net adjusted value$-3.22

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
#4
$20

100X

Game #1696
$20
👍 Solid Est. Return
Est. Return82.5%|-$3.49 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~5.5M (30% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
3/6 • $5,000,000
No special caution on this pick.
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100X
#4
$20

Why this ranks #4

Est. Return: 82.5% | -$3.49 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$281,898,665
  
Tickets~18.3M
Net value/ticket$-4.56
  
Today
Prize pool$91,059,790
Adjusted pool$90,957,022
Tickets~5.5M
Net value/ticket$-3.48
Net adjusted value$-3.49

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
#5
$20

MONOPOLY

Game #1669
$20
👍 Solid Est. Return
Est. Return81.9%|-$3.62 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~8.4M (46% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
4/6 • $5,000,000
No special caution on this pick.
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MONOPOLY
#5
$20

Why this ranks #5

Est. Return: 81.9% | -$3.62 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$285,893,075
  
Tickets~18.2M
Net value/ticket$-4.32
  
Today
Prize pool$137,651,405
Adjusted pool$137,602,479
Tickets~8.4M
Net value/ticket$-3.61
Net adjusted value$-3.62

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
#6
$20

$5,000,000 Superstar

Game #1709
$20
👍 Solid Est. Return
Est. Return80.4%|-$3.93 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~7.2M (47% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
3/5 • $5,000,000
No special caution on this pick.
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$5,000,000 Superstar
#6
$20

Why this ranks #6

Est. Return: 80.4% | -$3.93 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$240,849,260
  
Tickets~15.3M
Net value/ticket$-4.27
  
Today
Prize pool$115,564,890
Adjusted pool$115,469,605
Tickets~7.2M
Net value/ticket$-3.91
Net adjusted value$-3.93

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
#7
$20

Red Carpet Riches

Game #1714
$20
👍 Solid Est. Return
Est. Return79.7%|-$4.06 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~8.2M (56% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
8/12 • $2,000,000
No special caution on this pick.
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Red Carpet Riches
#7
$20

Why this ranks #7

Est. Return: 79.7% | -$4.06 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$228,073,310
  
Tickets~14.6M
Net value/ticket$-4.37
  
Today
Prize pool$130,747,730
Adjusted pool$130,545,413
Tickets~8.2M
Net value/ticket$-4.04
Net adjusted value$-4.06

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
#8
$20

Golden State Riches

Game #1735
$20
⚖️ Lower Est. Return
Est. Return79.2%|-$4.16 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~16.3M (97% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
7/7 • $5,000,000
No special caution on this pick.
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Golden State Riches
#8
$20

Why this ranks #8

Est. Return: 79.2% | -$4.16 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$263,470,700
  
Tickets~16.7M
Net value/ticket$-4.24
  
Today
Prize pool$257,937,365
Adjusted pool$257,691,312
Tickets~16.3M
Net value/ticket$-4.15
Net adjusted value$-4.16

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
#9
$20

100X The Cash

Game #1722
$20
⚖️ Lower Est. Return
Est. Return79.1%|-$4.17 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~11.3M (63% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
4/6 • $5,000,000
No special caution on this pick.
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100X The Cash
#9
$20

Why this ranks #9

Est. Return: 79.1% | -$4.17 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$282,836,925
  
Tickets~18.0M
Net value/ticket$-4.30
  
Today
Prize pool$179,453,490
Adjusted pool$179,241,915
Tickets~11.3M
Net value/ticket$-4.15
Net adjusted value$-4.17

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!
#10
$20

Show Me $5,000,000!

Game #1678
$20
⚖️ Lower Est. Return
Est. Return78.2%|-$4.37 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~6.0M (40% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
2/5 • $5,000,000
No special caution on this pick.
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Show Me $5,000,000!
#10
$20

Why this ranks #10

Est. Return: 78.2% | -$4.37 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$238,323,250
  
Tickets~15.2M
Net value/ticket$-4.33
  
Today
Prize pool$94,047,995
Adjusted pool$94,018,528
Tickets~6.0M
Net value/ticket$-4.36
Net adjusted value$-4.37

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
#11
$20

Instant Prize Crossword

Game #1590
$20
⚖️ Lower Est. Return
Est. Return77.3%|-$4.54 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~12.1M (36% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
9/27 • $2,000,000
No special caution on this pick.
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Instant Prize Crossword
#11
$20

Why this ranks #11

Est. Return: 77.3% | -$4.54 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$521,896,000
  
Tickets~33.4M
Net value/ticket$-4.36
  
Today
Prize pool$187,301,020
Adjusted pool$187,177,063
Tickets~12.1M
Net value/ticket$-4.53
Net adjusted value$-4.54

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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$100 or $200
#12
$20

$100 or $200

Game #1687
$20
⚖️ Lower Est. Return
Est. Return76.4%|-$4.73 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~3.1M (19% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
81552/424075 • $200
Low-ceiling game: value comes from smaller fixed prizes, not jackpot upside.
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$100 or $200
#12
$20

Why this ranks #12

Est. Return: 76.4% | -$4.73 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$247,904,900
  
Tickets~16.3M
Net value/ticket$-4.77
  
Today
Prize pool$47,403,900
Adjusted pool$47,403,900
Tickets~3.1M
Net value/ticket$-4.73
Net adjusted value$-4.73

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
#13
$20

$100 or $200 Frenzy

Game #1731
$20
⚖️ Lower Est. Return
Est. Return76.1%|-$4.77 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~8.8M (73% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
228937/311764 • $200
Low-ceiling game: value comes from smaller fixed prizes, not jackpot upside.
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$100 or $200 Frenzy
#13
$20

Why this ranks #13

Est. Return: 76.1% | -$4.77 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$182,352,800
  
Tickets~12.0M
Net value/ticket$-4.77
  
Today
Prize pool$133,906,800
Adjusted pool$133,906,800
Tickets~8.8M
Net value/ticket$-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
#14
$20

Cash King

Game #1664
$20
⚖️ Lower Est. Return
Est. Return75.2%|-$4.96 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~7.9M (43% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
2/6 • $5,000,000
No special caution on this pick.
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Cash King
#14
$20

Why this ranks #14

Est. Return: 75.2% | -$4.96 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$282,969,825
  
Tickets~18.3M
Net value/ticket$-4.57
  
Today
Prize pool$118,640,700
Adjusted pool$118,600,957
Tickets~7.9M
Net value/ticket$-4.95
Net adjusted value$-4.96

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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