Red Hot 8S

Red Hot 8S is a $0.5 scratchers from the California Lottery with overall odds of 1 in 4.

At 78¢ per dollar, Red Hot 8S delivers an excellent return compared to most scratchers in California. The return rate has held relatively steady since this game launched.

The top prize of $80 is still largely unclaimed, with 2 of 2 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.

Red Hot 8S is currently the #1 ranked $0.5 scratchers in California by Serious Score — the top pick at this price point.

With an estimated 100% of tickets still available, there is plenty of stock remaining.