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Instant Prize Crossword California $20 scratch ticket$20

Instant Prize Crossword

Game #1739 · $20 ticket · Data as of 8/5/2026

Serious Score 53Overall odds: 1 in 3Cash odds: 1 in 5High ConfidenceNew Game
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About This Game

Recently launched in California, Instant Prize Crossword is a $20 scratchers with overall odds of 1 in 3.

At 76¢ per dollar, Instant Prize Crossword delivers an excellent return compared to most scratchers in California. The return rate has held relatively steady since this game launched.

The top prize of $2M is still largely unclaimed, with 15 of 15 prizes outstanding. Prizes are distributed across many tiers, giving players frequent smaller wins. Notably, you have a 1 in 5 chance of at least breaking even, better than most games at this price.

Ranked #7 among $20 games in California, there are higher-rated options at this price point. Check our California rankings for the current top picks.

With an estimated 97% of tickets still available, there is plenty of stock remaining.

Key Metrics

60d
Serious Score53
Current Rate76¢Original: 78¢ · Shift: -3¢
Overall RankN/Aall US games
Tickets Remaining (Estimated)
17.4Mof 17.9M printed

Win Probabilities

60d
Top Prize$2M
15 of 15 leftDistributed
P(Breakeven)1 in 5(18.9035%)
Any Prize
1 in 3
≥ $500
1 in 371
≥ $1K
1 in 1,056
≥ $5K
1 in 78,112
≥ $10K
1 in 226,219
≥ $100K
1 in 1,161,258
≥ $200K
1 in 1,161,258
≥ $500K
1 in 1,161,258
≥ $750K
1 in 1,161,258
≥ $1M
1 in 1,161,258

Common Questions

What are the odds of winning Instant Prize Crossword?
The overall odds of winning any prize on Instant Prize Crossword are 1 in 3.
How much does a Instant Prize Crossword ticket cost?
A Instant Prize Crossword ticket costs $20.
What is the top prize for Instant Prize Crossword?
The top prize for Instant Prize Crossword is $2,000,000, with 15 prizes still remaining.
How many Instant Prize Crossword tickets are left?
An estimated 17.4M tickets remain, approximately 97% of the total printed.