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$10EMERALD 9s
Game #2908 · $10 ticket
Serious Score 71Overall odds: 1 in 4Medium Confidence
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EMERALD 9s is a $10 scratchers from the California Lottery with overall odds of 1 in 4.
With a current return of 71¢ per dollar, this game offers solid value among California scratchers. The return rate has held relatively steady since this game launched.
The top prize of $250K is still largely unclaimed, with 4 of 4 prizes outstanding. Prizes are distributed across many tiers, giving players frequent smaller wins. Notably, you have a 1 in 4 chance of at least breaking even — better than most games at this price.
Ranked #3 among $10 scratchers in California, this is one of the top picks at this price point.
With an estimated 100% of tickets still available, there is plenty of stock remaining.
Key Metrics
7dSerious Score71
Current Rate71¢Original: 71¢ · Shift: 0¢
Overall RankN/Aall US games
Price Rank#1by rate, $10 games
Tickets Remaining (Estimated)
1.9Mof 1.9M printed
Win Probabilities
7dTop Prize$250K
4 of 4 leftDistributed
P(Breakeven)1 in 4(27.6243%)
Any Prize
1 in 4
≥ $500
1 in 1,140
≥ $1K
1 in 23,383
≥ $5K
1 in 45,654
≥ $10K
1 in 87,157
≥ $100K
1 in 479,362
≥ $200K
1 in 479,362