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Best $5 California Scratch TicketsEstimated Return Rankings

Compare active $5 California scratch tickets by estimated value, current odds, remaining prizes, and ticket price using California Lottery data.

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Updated 8/31/202611 picks shownHow rankings workEstimates use California Lottery reported data. Most tickets have negative expected value; outcomes are random.
California Dreamin'
#1
$5

California Dreamin'

Game #1680
$5
💰 Higher Est. Return
Est. Return75.7%|-$1.21 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~3.9M (21% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
5/12 • $555,555
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California Dreamin'
#1
$5

Why this ranks #1

Est. Return: 75.7% | -$1.21 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$64,093,410
  
Tickets~18.2M
Net value/ticket$-1.47
  
Today
Prize pool$14,690,735
Adjusted pool$14,680,486
Tickets~3.9M
Net value/ticket$-1.21
Net adjusted value$-1.21

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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LOTERIA™ Extra!
#2
$5

LOTERIA™ Extra!

Game #1737
$5
💰 Higher Est. Return
Est. Return70.9%|-$1.46 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~21.7M (88% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
11/13 • $100,000
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LOTERIA™ Extra!
#2
$5

Why this ranks #2

Est. Return: 70.9% | -$1.46 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$87,877,915
  
Tickets~24.7M
Net value/ticket$-1.44
  
Today
Prize pool$76,879,048
Adjusted pool$76,837,722
Tickets~21.7M
Net value/ticket$-1.45
Net adjusted value$-1.46

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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JAWS
#3
$5

JAWS

Game #1724
$5
💰 Higher Est. Return
Est. Return70.8%|-$1.46 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~12.5M (52% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
12/20 • $500,000
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JAWS
#3
$5

Why this ranks #3

Est. Return: 70.8% | -$1.46 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$84,516,420
  
Tickets~23.9M
Net value/ticket$-1.47
  
Today
Prize pool$44,263,078
Adjusted pool$44,260,635
Tickets~12.5M
Net value/ticket$-1.46
Net adjusted value$-1.46

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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Full of 500's
#4
$5

Full of 500's

Game #1742
$5
👍 Solid Est. Return
Est. Return70.3%|-$1.48 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~17.0M (95% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
24948/26250 • $500
Low-ceiling game: value comes from smaller fixed prizes, not jackpot upside.
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Full of 500's
#4
$5

Why this ranks #4

Est. Return: 70.3% | -$1.48 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$63,011,930
  
Tickets~17.9M
Net value/ticket$-1.48
  
Today
Prize pool$59,935,530
Adjusted pool$59,935,530
Tickets~17.0M
Net value/ticket$-1.48
Net adjusted value$-1.48

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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MEGA Crossword
#5
$5

MEGA Crossword

Game #1717
$5
👍 Solid Est. Return
Est. Return68.5%|-$1.58 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~22.6M (53% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
18/35 • $75,000
No special caution on this pick.
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MEGA Crossword
#5
$5

Why this ranks #5

Est. Return: 68.5% | -$1.58 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$146,892,635
  
Tickets~42.6M
Net value/ticket$-1.55
  
Today
Prize pool$77,329,685
Adjusted pool$77,295,051
Tickets~22.6M
Net value/ticket$-1.57
Net adjusted value$-1.58

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 Crush
#6
$5

Cash Crush

Game #1712
$5
👍 Solid Est. Return
Est. Return68.2%|-$1.59 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~5.3M (31% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
7/14 • $250,000
No special caution on this pick.
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Cash Crush
#6
$5

Why this ranks #6

Est. Return: 68.2% | -$1.59 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$58,000,518
  
Tickets~17.1M
Net value/ticket$-1.61
  
Today
Prize pool$17,975,427
Adjusted pool$17,964,333
Tickets~5.3M
Net value/ticket$-1.59
Net adjusted value$-1.59

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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Poker Night
#7
$5

Poker Night

Game #1694
$5
⚖️ Lower Est. Return
Est. Return67.4%|-$1.63 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~9.7M (20% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
7/40 • $75,000
No special caution on this pick.
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Poker Night
#7
$5

Why this ranks #7

Est. Return: 67.4% | -$1.63 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$168,165,400
  
Tickets~48.0M
Net value/ticket$-1.49
  
Today
Prize pool$32,684,514
Adjusted pool$32,619,592
Tickets~9.7M
Net value/ticket$-1.62
Net adjusted value$-1.63

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, White & Blue 7's
#8
$5

Red, White & Blue 7's

Game #1730
$5
⚖️ Lower Est. Return
Est. Return67.4%|-$1.63 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~8.2M (38% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
6/18 • $250,000
No special caution on this pick.
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Red, White & Blue 7's
#8
$5

Why this ranks #8

Est. Return: 67.4% | -$1.63 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$73,471,120
  
Tickets~21.5M
Net value/ticket$-1.58
  
Today
Prize pool$27,699,430
Adjusted pool$27,648,442
Tickets~8.2M
Net value/ticket$-1.63
Net adjusted value$-1.63

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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Winner Winner Chicken Dinner
#9
$5

Winner Winner Chicken Dinner

Game #1632
$5
⚖️ Lower Est. Return
Est. Return65.5%|-$1.72 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~5.2M (28% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
2/15 • $250,000
No special caution on this pick.
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Winner Winner Chicken Dinner
#9
$5

Why this ranks #9

Est. Return: 65.5% | -$1.72 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$63,818,780
  
Tickets~18.4M
Net value/ticket$-1.53
  
Today
Prize pool$17,132,915
Adjusted pool$17,125,749
Tickets~5.2M
Net value/ticket$-1.72
Net adjusted value$-1.72

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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SuperLotto Plus® Multiplier
#10
$5

SuperLotto Plus® Multiplier

Game #1733
$5
⚖️ Lower Est. Return
Est. Return63.3%|-$1.83 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~10.8M (68% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
8/13 • $500,000
No special caution on this pick.
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SuperLotto Plus® Multiplier
#10
$5

Why this ranks #10

Est. Return: 63.3% | -$1.83 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$50,723,156
  
Tickets~15.7M
Net value/ticket$-1.78
  
Today
Prize pool$34,117,336
Adjusted pool$34,108,016
Tickets~10.8M
Net value/ticket$-1.83
Net adjusted value$-1.83

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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LOTERIA™ Extra!
#11
$5

LOTERIA™ Extra!

Game #1688
$5
⚖️ Lower Est. Return
Est. Return62.1%|-$1.90 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~5.0M (13% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
3/19 • $100,000
No special caution on this pick.
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LOTERIA™ Extra!
#11
$5

Why this ranks #11

Est. Return: 62.1% | -$1.90 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$133,783,735
  
Tickets~37.6M
Net value/ticket$-1.44
  
Today
Prize pool$15,506,570
Adjusted pool$15,379,637
Tickets~5.0M
Net value/ticket$-1.87
Net adjusted value$-1.90

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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