Best $5 Scratchers in California
All 10 active $5 scratchers in California, ranked by current return rate and remaining prize availability.
California has 10 active $5 scratchers right now, all in the steady middle of their print runs. On 4 of these 10, more than half the top prizes are reported claimed. California Dreamin' has climbed from 70¢ to 74¢ on the dollar since launch, as smaller prizes were claimed faster than the pool ran down. How we count prizes
Updated July 28, 2026
| # | Game | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LOTERIA™ Extra!#1737 | #1 | |
| 2 | SuperLotto Plus® Multiplier#1733 | #1 | |
| 3 | Cash Crush#1712 | #2 | |
| 4 | Red, White & Blue 7's#1730 | #3 | |
| 5 | California Dreamin'#1680 | #4 | |
| 6 | JAWS#1724 | #5 | |
| 7 | MEGA Crossword#1717 | #6 | |
| 8 | Poker Night#1694 | #7 | |
| 9 | Winner Winner Chicken Dinner#1632 | #8 | |
| 10 | LOTERIA™ Extra!#1688 | #9 |
How We Rank These Games
Every game is scored using our Serious Score algorithm, which factors in current return rate, remaining prize availability, prize pool health, and ticket velocity. Games with more unclaimed top prizes and better return rates rank higher. Scores update daily as lotteries publish new prize data.
Learn more about our methodology