Full of $250s

Full of $250s is a $5 scratchers from the California Lottery with overall odds of 1 in 5.

Returning 59¢ per dollar, Full of $250s falls in the middle of the pack for California scratchers at this price. The return has dropped -9¢ since launch as prizes have been claimed.

Only 838 of the original 10197 top prizes of $250 remain — the biggest payouts are becoming scarce. The prize pool balances large payouts with a healthy spread of mid-tier wins. Notably, you have a 1 in 5 chance of at least breaking even — better than most games at this price.

Ranked #10 among $5 games in California, there are higher-rated options at this price point. Check our California rankings for the current top picks.

An estimated 11% of tickets remain, putting this game in its final stretch.