Hit $500

Hit $500 is a $10 scratchers from the California Lottery with overall odds of 1 in 4.

At 47¢ per dollar, Hit $500 sits below average for California scratchers at the $10 price point. The return has dropped -22¢ since launch as prizes have been claimed.

Only 69 of the original 6140 top prizes of $500 remain — the biggest payouts are becoming scarce. 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 #10 among $10 games in California, there are higher-rated options at this price point. Check our California rankings for the current top picks.

An estimated 3% of tickets remain, putting this game in its final stretch.