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MEGA Crossword California $5 scratch ticket$5

MEGA Crossword

Game #1717 · $5 ticket · Data as of 8/5/2026

Serious Score 48Overall odds: 1 in 4Cash odds: 1 in 6High ConfidenceDeclining
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About This Game

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

With a current return of 65¢ per dollar, this game offers solid value among California scratchers. The return has dropped -4¢ since launch as prizes have been claimed.

Of the original 35 top prizes worth $75K each, 20 are still available. Prizes are distributed across many tiers, giving players frequent smaller wins. Notably, you have a 1 in 6 chance of at least breaking even, better than most games at this price.

Ranked #7 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 58% of tickets still available, there is plenty of stock remaining.

Key Metrics

60d
Serious Score48
Current Rate65¢Original: 69¢ · Shift: -4¢
Overall RankN/Aall US games
Tickets Remaining (Estimated)
24.9Mof 42.6M printed
~270 days left

Win Probabilities

60d
Top Prize$75K
20 of 35 leftDistributed
P(Breakeven)1 in 6(17.2419%)
Any Prize
1 in 4
≥ $500
1 in 2,798
≥ $1K
1 in 24,863
≥ $5K
1 in 71,454
≥ $10K
1 in 1,246,883

Common Questions

What are the odds of winning MEGA Crossword?
The overall odds of winning any prize on MEGA Crossword are 1 in 4.
How much does a MEGA Crossword ticket cost?
A MEGA Crossword ticket costs $5.
What is the top prize for MEGA Crossword?
The top prize for MEGA Crossword is $75,000, with 20 prizes still remaining.
How many MEGA Crossword tickets are left?
An estimated 24.9M tickets remain, approximately 58% of the total printed.