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 September 20, 2026.
| # | Game | Price | Return | Typical (95th) | Any‑prize odds | Profit odds | % left | Top prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,000,000 Poker | $10 | 74% | 36.3% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 4 | 59.1% | $1,000,000 |
| 2 | LOTERIA™ Grande | $10 | 80.1% | 36.4% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 5 | 17.7% | $1,000,000 |
| 3 | Neon Jackpot | $10 | 75.7% | 36% | 1 in 3 | 1 in 5 | 57.0% | $1,000,000 |
| 4 | California Color Pop | $10 | 73.1% | 36.8% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 4 | 23.8% | $1,000,000 |
| 5 | California Jackpot | $10 | 73.1% | 36% | 1 in 3 | 1 in 5 | 41.3% | $1,000,000 |
| 6 | $1,000,000 Money Mania | $10 | 72.4% | 35.8% | 1 in 3 | 1 in 5 | 21.6% | $1,000,000 |
| 7 | $50 or $100 | $10 | 73.4% | 36.8% | 1 in 8 | 1 in 8 | 63.1% | $100 |
| 8 | Mystery Crossword | $10 | 77.4% | 31.7% | 1 in 3 | 1 in 8 | 86.2% | $750,000 |
| 9 | Power 10's | $10 | 69.2% | 34.1% | 1 in 3 | 1 in 6 | 13.4% | $1,000,000 |
| 10 | Mystery Crossword | $10 | 74% | 30.5% | 1 in 3 | 1 in 9 | 8.9% | $750,000 |
Other price points: best $1 scratchers · best $2 scratchers · best $3 scratchers · best $5 scratchers · best $20 scratchers · best $30 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?
$1,000,000 Poker currently ranks #1 among active $10 California scratch-offs, based on the current odds and prizes still remaining — about 74% of the ticket price returned on average.
Are $10 scratchers worth it in California?
Active $10 California games currently average about 74.2% return — the state's best-returning price point right now is $30 at about 80.9%. 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 September 20, 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.