Best $10 Scratchers in California Right Now
Every active $10 California scratch‑off, ranked by real value from the prizes still remaining — not the launch odds printed on the ticket. Tap any game for its full prize breakdown.
Updated July 13, 2026.
| # | Game | Price | Return | Typical (95th) | Any‑prize odds | Profit odds | % left | Top prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California Color Pop | $10 | 75.6% | 36.9% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 4 | 39.5% | $1,000,000 |
| 2 | $1,000,000 Poker | $10 | 75.5% | 36.3% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 4 | 59.0% | $1,000,000 |
| 3 | Neon Jackpot | $10 | 75% | 36% | 1 in 3 | 1 in 5 | 86.6% | $1,000,000 |
| 4 | LOTERIA™ Grande | $10 | 77.7% | 36.5% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 4 | 23.2% | $1,000,000 |
| 5 | California Jackpot | $10 | 73% | 36% | 1 in 3 | 1 in 5 | 42.6% | $1,000,000 |
| 6 | $1,000,000 Money Mania | $10 | 73.4% | 35.9% | 1 in 3 | 1 in 5 | 29.0% | $1,000,000 |
| 7 | Power 10's | $10 | 68.8% | 34.2% | 1 in 3 | 1 in 6 | 16.7% | $1,000,000 |
| 8 | Mystery Crossword | $10 | 76% | 31.4% | 1 in 3 | 1 in 8 | 27.1% | $750,000 |
| 9 | Mystery Crossword | $10 | 62.3% | 28.4% | 1 in 3 | 1 in 10 | 3.2% | $750,000 |
Other price points: best $1 scratchers · best $2 scratchers · best $3 scratchers · best $5 scratchers · best $20 scratchers — or the full California ranking.
How we rank $10 scratchers
The ranking uses each game's current numbers, recomputed daily from the official California Lottery feed: the prizes still unclaimed, the real odds of winning anything today, and the share of the ticket price the remaining prize pool returns on average. "#1" means the best real value at this price point right now — it changes as prizes get claimed.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best $10 scratcher in California right now?
California Color Pop currently ranks #1 among active $10 California scratch-offs, based on the current odds and prizes still remaining — about 75.6% of the ticket price returned on average.
Are $10 scratchers worth it in California?
Active $10 California games currently average about 73.0% return — the state's best-returning price point right now is $20 at about 80%. All scratchers return less than they cost on average; higher price points usually return a larger share.
How current is this ranking?
Updated daily from the official California Lottery feed; last updated July 13, 2026. Rankings use the prizes still remaining, not the launch odds printed on the ticket.
Data from the official state lottery feed, refreshed ~daily. All scratchers are negative expected value — these rankings find the least-bad, not a winning strategy. 18+. Please play responsibly. Gambling problem? Call 1‑800‑GAMBLER.