Best $3 California scratch-offs
5 games · from official California Lottery prize data, updated October 24, 2026
As of October 24, 2026, the $3 California scratch-off with the most top-prize money still in play is 15X ($3, 0 of 37 top prizes left), followed by Fireball Bingo and Tripling Bonus Crossword.
| # | Game | Price | Top prizes left | Overall odds | Est. sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15X#1684 | $3 | 0/ 37× $30K | 1 in 3.78 | 100% |
| 2 | Fireball Bingo#1711 | $3 | 0/ 50× $20K | 1 in 3.61 | 100% |
| 3 | Tripling Bonus Crossword#1720 | $3 | 0/ 20× $20K | 1 in 3.34 | 100% |
| 4 | LOTERIA™#1729 | $3 | 0/ 60× $30K | 1 in 3.74 | 100% |
| 5 | 15X#1746 | $3 | 0/ 28× $30K | 1 in 3.78 | 100% |
How this list is ranked
Every $3 game on sale, ranked by top-prize money still unclaimed (top prizes left × top prize). Games with no top prize left go last. Prize counts come from the California Lottery and are refreshed several times a day. They describe the whole game, not any single ticket or roll, and claims lag sales by a few days.




