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JAWS California $5 scratch ticket$5

JAWS

Game #1724 · $5 ticket · Data as of 8/5/2026

Serious Score 52Overall odds: 1 in 4Cash odds: 1 in 5High ConfidenceDeclining
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About This Game

JAWS, a $5 California scratchers, has been on the market for a while. Overall odds sit at 1 in 4.

With a current return of 68¢ per dollar, this game offers solid value among California scratchers. The return rate has held relatively steady since this game launched.

Of the original 20 top prizes worth $500K each, 12 are still available. 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 #6 among $5 games in California, there are higher-rated options at this price point. Check our California rankings for the current top picks.

With an estimated 57% of tickets still available, there is plenty of stock remaining.

Key Metrics

60d
Serious Score52
Current Rate68¢Original: 70¢ · Shift: -3¢
Overall RankN/Aall US games
Tickets Remaining (Estimated)
13.7Mof 24M printed
~254 days left

Win Probabilities

60d
Top Prize$500K
12 of 20 leftDistributed
P(Breakeven)1 in 5(18.6420%)
Any Prize
1 in 4
≥ $500
1 in 3,824
≥ $1K
1 in 51,087
≥ $5K
1 in 404,187
≥ $10K
1 in 404,187
≥ $100K
1 in 1,145,200
≥ $200K
1 in 1,145,200
≥ $500K
1 in 1,145,200

Common Questions

What are the odds of winning JAWS?
The overall odds of winning any prize on JAWS are 1 in 4.
How much does a JAWS ticket cost?
A JAWS ticket costs $5.
What is the top prize for JAWS?
The top prize for JAWS is $500,000, with 12 prizes still remaining.
How many JAWS tickets are left?
An estimated 13.7M tickets remain, approximately 57% of the total printed.