$30$1,000,000 Payday
Game #2001 · $30 ticket · Data as of 9/30/2026
About This Game
$1,000,000 Payday is a $30 scratch-offs from the New Jersey Lottery with overall odds of 1 in 4.
With a current return of 74¢ per dollar, this game offers solid value among New Jersey scratch-offs. The return rate has held relatively steady since this game launched.
The top prize of $588K is still largely unclaimed, with 9 of 9 prizes outstanding. Prizes are distributed across many tiers, giving players frequent smaller wins. Notably, you have a 1 in 5 chance of at least breaking even, better than most games at this price.
Ranked #3 among $30 scratch-offs in New Jersey, 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.