The Shore Thing

Game #1920 • NJ

The Shore Thing - New Jersey Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket

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Key Statistics

Ticket Price
$10
Top Prize
$500,000
Top Prizes Left
1
Overall Odds
1 in 3.96
Expected ROI
-42.7%
Expected Value
$5.73
Weeks in Market
46

Top Prize Status

Original Top Prize
$500,000
Current Top Prize
$500,000
Top Prizes Remaining
1

Top prizes are still available! There are 1 top prize ticket(s) remaining.

Prize Pool Analysis

Total Payout at Launch
$21,798,750
Current Prize Pool
$8,319,100
Payout Percentage
38.2%
Total Prizes at Launch
935,322
Total Prizes Remaining
366,575

Ticket Statistics

Total Tickets Printed
3,703,875
Estimated Tickets Remaining
1,451,636
% Tickets Remaining
39.2%

Should You Play The Shore Thing Right Now?

The Shore Thing is a $10 scratch-off that has been on the market for 46 weeks. The ROI is -42.7%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $5.73 in prize value. Only 1 of the original 3 top prizes remains — act fast if you're chasing the big one. Top prize odds are holding steady with a -14.9% change since launch. Among the 15 active $10 games in New Jersey, The Shore Thing ranks #13 by expected value. If you're looking for the best value at this price point, also consider Neon Cash Party ($6.76 EV) and $50,000 Jumbo Bucks ($6.72 EV).

Alternative Strategy

Instead of buying one The Shore Thing ($10) ticket, consider buying 2x Cash Lines ($5). This combination delivers $6.81 in expected value compared to $5.73 for the single ticket — a 18.9% improvement. It also gives you a 25.5% chance of winning at least one prize versus 25.3% with the single ticket. Play responsibly — lottery games are for entertainment.

Analysis based on current remaining prizes and our ROI model. Updated April 12, 2026.

Prize Breakdown

Prize Amount Total Prizes Remaining Claimed % Left Original Odds Estimated Odds Change
$500,000 3 1 2 33.3% 1 in 1,234,625 1 in 1,451,636 ↓ 15%
$5,000 12 4 8 33.3% 1 in 308,656 1 in 362,909 ↓ 15%
$2,000 12 4 8 33.3% 1 in 308,656 1 in 362,909 ↓ 15%
$500 1,751 668 1,083 38.1% 1 in 2,115 1 in 2,173 ↓ 3%
$200 2,877 1,097 1,780 38.1% 1 in 1,287 1 in 1,323 ↓ 3%
$100 49,958 19,136 30,822 38.3% 1 in 74 1 in 76 ↓ 2%
$50 139,489 53,724 85,765 38.5% 1 in 27 1 in 27 ↓ 2%
$30 61,752 23,838 37,914 38.6% 1 in 60 1 in 61 ↓ 2%
$20 247,052 96,138 150,914 38.9% 1 in 15 1 in 15 ↓ 0.71%
FREE $10 TICKET 432,416 171,965 260,451 39.8% 1 in 9 1 in 8 ↑ 1%

* Original odds based on total tickets printed. Estimated odds calculated from remaining tickets and prizes. Positive change (↑) means better odds now than at launch.

Additional Information

Last Updated: April 12, 2026

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