Red Hot $1,000's

Red Hot $1,000's is a $10 scratchers from the California Lottery with overall odds of 1 in 4.

With a current return of 70¢ per dollar, this game offers solid value among California scratchers. The return rate has held relatively steady since this game launched.

All 0 top prizes of $1K have been claimed. The largest remaining prizes are at lower tiers. 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.