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$5Key Metrics
7dSerious Score53
Current Rate68¢Original: 68¢ · Shift: 0¢
Overall RankN/Aall US games
Price Rank#1by rate, $5 games
Tickets Remaining (Estimated)
2.4Mof 2.4M printed
Win Probabilities
7dTop Prize$50K
4 of 4 leftModerate
P(Breakeven)1 in 4(23.4742%)
Any Prize
1 in 4
≥ $500
1 in 9,434
≥ $1K
1 in 84,251
≥ $5K
1 in 203,608
≥ $10K
1 in 203,608
About This Game
2026 is a $5 scratchers from the California Lottery with overall odds of 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.
The top prize of $50K is still largely unclaimed, with 4 of 4 prizes outstanding. The prize pool balances large payouts with a healthy spread of mid-tier wins. Notably, you have a 1 in 4 chance of at least breaking even — better than most games at this price.
Ranked #2 among $5 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.