Best $5 Scratchers in California Right Now
Every active $5 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 | Holiday Delight | $5 | 70.2% | 32.9% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 5 | 90.1% | $250,000 |
| 2 | MEGA Crossword | $5 | 68% | 36.9% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 6 | 40.0% | $75,000 |
| 3 | Poker Multiplier | $5 | 69.8% | 33.9% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 5 | 84.7% | $75,000 |
| 4 | LOTERIA™ Extra! | $5 | 70.6% | 34.3% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 5 | 64.5% | $100,000 |
| 5 | Red, White & Blue 7's | $5 | 65.2% | 34.4% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 5 | 19.1% | $250,000 |
| 6 | Cash Crush | $5 | 67.2% | 30.2% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 5 | 25.7% | $250,000 |
| 7 | JAWS | $5 | 69.6% | 31.5% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 5 | 42.8% | $500,000 |
| 8 | Poker Nights | $5 | 66.2% | 32.8% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 5 | 14.1% | $75,000 |
| 9 | Full of 500's | $5 | 69.2% | 29.3% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 6 | 52.7% | $500 |
| 10 | LOTERIA™ Extra! | $5 | 63.6% | 31.6% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 6 | 12.1% | $100,000 |
| 11 | California Dreamin' | $5 | 76% | 31.3% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 8 | 21.0% | $555,555 |
| 12 | SuperLotto Plus® Multiplier | $5 | 60% | 24.3% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 5 | 54.3% | $500,000 |
Other price points: best $1 scratchers · best $2 scratchers · best $3 scratchers · best $10 scratchers · best $20 scratchers · best $30 scratchers — or the full California ranking.
How we rank $5 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 $5 scratcher in California right now?
Holiday Delight currently ranks #1 among active $5 California scratch-offs, based on the current odds and prizes still remaining — about 70.2% of the ticket price returned on average.
Are $5 scratchers worth it in California?
Active $5 California games currently average about 68.0% 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.