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
-42.6%
Expected Value
$5.74
Weeks in Market
52

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
$7,998,950
Payout Percentage
36.7%
Total Prizes at Launch
935,322
Total Prizes Remaining
352,032

Ticket Statistics

Total Tickets Printed
3,703,875
Estimated Tickets Remaining
1,394,046
% Tickets Remaining
37.6%

Should You Play The Shore Thing Right Now?

The Shore Thing is a $10 scratch-off that has been on the market for 52 weeks. The ROI is -42.6%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $5.74 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 -11.4% change since launch. Among the 14 active $10 games in New Jersey, The Shore Thing ranks #12 by expected value. If you're looking for the best value at this price point, also consider Neon Cash Party ($6.77 EV) and $50,000 Jumbo Bucks ($6.67 EV).

Alternative Strategy

Instead of buying one The Shore Thing ($10) ticket, consider buying 2x Cash Lines ($5). This combination delivers $6.80 in expected value compared to $5.74 for the single ticket — a 18.4% 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 May 27, 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 1,394,046 ↓ 11%
$5,000 12 4 8 33.3% 1 in 308,656 1 in 348,512 ↓ 11%
$2,000 12 4 8 33.3% 1 in 308,656 1 in 348,512 ↓ 11%
$500 1,751 635 1,116 36.3% 1 in 2,115 1 in 2,195 ↓ 4%
$200 2,877 1,056 1,821 36.7% 1 in 1,287 1 in 1,320 ↓ 2%
$100 49,958 18,345 31,613 36.7% 1 in 74 1 in 76 ↓ 2%
$50 139,489 51,524 87,965 36.9% 1 in 27 1 in 27 ↓ 2%
$30 61,752 22,927 38,825 37.1% 1 in 60 1 in 61 ↓ 1%
$20 247,052 92,187 154,865 37.3% 1 in 15 1 in 15 ↓ 0.86%
FREE $10 TICKET 432,416 165,349 267,067 38.2% 1 in 9 1 in 8 ↑ 2%

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

Historical Trends

This section tracks how The Shore Thing has performed over time. Daily prize claims, top prize depletion events, and overall prize pool changes are computed by comparing consecutive daily snapshots of remaining prizes at each tier.

Additional Information

Last Updated: May 27, 2026

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