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 August 6, 2026.
| # | Game | Price | Return | Typical (95th) | Any‑prize odds | Profit odds | % left | Top prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crossword Xtreme | $30 | 78.8% | 45.6% | 1 in 3 | 1 in 4 | 69.0% | $7,000,000 |
| 2 | 200X | $30 | 80.4% | 39.5% | 1 in 3 | 1 in 5 | 95.6% | $10,000,000 |
| 3 | 7's | $30 | 81.8% | 39.4% | 1 in 3 | 1 in 5 | 33.4% | $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 78.8% of the ticket price returned on average.
Are $30 scratchers worth it in California?
Active $30 California games currently average about 80.3% return — the best-returning price point in the state right now. 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 August 6, 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.