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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 8/19/202610 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%|-$1.22 / 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% | -$1.22 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$64,093,410
  
Tickets~18.2M
Net value/ticket$-1.47
  
Today
Prize pool$14,722,015
Adjusted pool$14,711,693
Tickets~3.9M
Net value/ticket$-1.21
Net adjusted value$-1.22

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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LOTERIA™ Extra!
#2
$5

LOTERIA™ Extra!

Game #1737
$5
💰 Higher Est. Return
Est. Return71.0%|-$1.45 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~22.8M (92% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
12/13 • $100,000
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LOTERIA™ Extra!
#2
$5

Why this ranks #2

Est. Return: 71.0% | -$1.45 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$87,877,915
  
Tickets~24.7M
Net value/ticket$-1.44
  
Today
Prize pool$80,958,216
Adjusted pool$80,930,802
Tickets~22.8M
Net value/ticket$-1.45
Net adjusted value$-1.45

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
👍 Solid Est. Return
Est. Return70.5%|-$1.47 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~13.0M (54% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
12/20 • $500,000
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JAWS
#3
$5

Why this ranks #3

Est. Return: 70.5% | -$1.47 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$84,516,420
  
Tickets~23.9M
Net value/ticket$-1.47
  
Today
Prize pool$45,907,926
Adjusted pool$45,905,356
Tickets~13.0M
Net value/ticket$-1.47
Net adjusted value$-1.47

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
#4
$5

Cash Crush

Game #1712
$5
👍 Solid Est. Return
Est. Return68.9%|-$1.55 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~5.5M (32% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
8/14 • $250,000
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Cash Crush
#4
$5

Why this ranks #4

Est. Return: 68.9% | -$1.55 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$58,000,518
  
Tickets~17.1M
Net value/ticket$-1.61
  
Today
Prize pool$18,975,745
Adjusted pool$18,964,691
Tickets~5.5M
Net value/ticket$-1.55
Net adjusted value$-1.55

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
#5
$5

Red, White & Blue 7's

Game #1730
$5
👍 Solid Est. Return
Est. Return68.7%|-$1.56 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~9.2M (43% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
9/18 • $250,000
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Red, White & Blue 7's
#5
$5

Why this ranks #5

Est. Return: 68.7% | -$1.56 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$73,471,120
  
Tickets~21.5M
Net value/ticket$-1.58
  
Today
Prize pool$31,638,765
Adjusted pool$31,597,810
Tickets~9.2M
Net value/ticket$-1.56
Net adjusted value$-1.56

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
#6
$5

MEGA Crossword

Game #1717
$5
⚖️ Lower Est. Return
Est. Return68.5%|-$1.57 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~23.6M (55% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
19/35 • $75,000
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MEGA Crossword
#6
$5

Why this ranks #6

Est. Return: 68.5% | -$1.57 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$146,892,635
  
Tickets~42.6M
Net value/ticket$-1.55
  
Today
Prize pool$80,889,640
Adjusted pool$80,859,769
Tickets~23.6M
Net value/ticket$-1.57
Net adjusted value$-1.57

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. Return67.6%|-$1.62 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~10.7M (22% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
7/40 • $75,000
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Poker Night
#7
$5

Why this ranks #7

Est. Return: 67.6% | -$1.62 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$168,165,400
  
Tickets~48.0M
Net value/ticket$-1.49
  
Today
Prize pool$36,186,283
Adjusted pool$36,118,468
Tickets~10.7M
Net value/ticket$-1.61
Net adjusted value$-1.62

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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Winner Winner Chicken Dinner
#8
$5

Winner Winner Chicken Dinner

Game #1632
$5
⚖️ Lower Est. Return
Est. Return65.5%|-$1.72 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~5.3M (29% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
2/15 • $250,000
No special caution on this pick.
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Winner Winner Chicken Dinner
#8
$5

Why this ranks #8

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$17,263,075
Adjusted pool$17,255,917
Tickets~5.3M
Net value/ticket$-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
#9
$5

SuperLotto Plus® Multiplier

Game #1733
$5
⚖️ Lower Est. Return
Est. Return63.0%|-$1.85 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~11.3M (72% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
8/13 • $500,000
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SuperLotto Plus® Multiplier
#9
$5

Why this ranks #9

Est. Return: 63.0% | -$1.85 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$50,723,156
  
Tickets~15.7M
Net value/ticket$-1.78
  
Today
Prize pool$35,735,660
Adjusted pool$35,728,295
Tickets~11.3M
Net value/ticket$-1.85
Net adjusted value$-1.85

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!
#10
$5

LOTERIA™ Extra!

Game #1688
$5
⚖️ Lower Est. Return
Est. Return62.2%|-$1.89 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~5.1M (14% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
3/19 • $100,000
No special caution on this pick.
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LOTERIA™ Extra!
#10
$5

Why this ranks #10

Est. Return: 62.2% | -$1.89 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$133,783,735
  
Tickets~37.6M
Net value/ticket$-1.44
  
Today
Prize pool$16,083,961
Adjusted pool$15,957,119
Tickets~5.1M
Net value/ticket$-1.87
Net adjusted value$-1.89

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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