Best $30 Scratchers in California Right Now
Every active $30 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 November 4, 2026.
| # | Game | Price | Return | Typical (95th) | Any‑prize odds | Profit odds | % left | Top prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crossword Xtreme | $30 | 78.1% | 45.5% | 1 in 3 | 1 in 4 | 47.6% | $7,000,000 |
| 2 | 200X | $30 | 78.5% | 39.5% | 1 in 3 | 1 in 5 | 69.8% | $10,000,000 |
| 3 | 7's | $30 | 76.4% | 39.4% | 1 in 3 | 1 in 5 | 29.1% | $10,000,000 |
Other price points: best $1 scratchers · best $2 scratchers · best $3 scratchers · best $5 scratchers · best $10 scratchers · best $20 scratchers — or the full California ranking.
How we rank $30 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 $30 scratcher in California right now?
Crossword Xtreme currently ranks #1 among active $30 California scratch-offs, based on the current odds and prizes still remaining — about 78.1% of the ticket price returned on average.
Are $30 scratchers worth it in California?
Active $30 California games currently average about 77.7% return — the state's best-returning price point right now is $20 at about 79.5%. 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 November 4, 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.