Best $5 Scratch-Off Tickets in New York
28 active $5 scratch-off tickets ranked by odds and remaining prizes. Updated daily.
| Rank | Game | Price | Top Prize | Overall Odds | Prizes Left | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $500 HOLIDAY BONUS#1675 | $5 | $500 | 1 in 1 in 3.93 | 201 | Avoid |
| #2 | $500,000 YEAR OF THE HORSE#1682 | $5 | $500K | 1 in 1 in 3.98 | 1 | Avoid |
| #3 | $1,000,000 GRANDE#1626 | $5 | $1.0M | 1 in 1 in 4.01 | — | Avoid |
| #4 | $500,000 YEAR OF THE SNAKE#1637 | $5 | $500K | 1 in 1 in 4.02 | — | Avoid |
| #5 | $500,000 BLAST#1600 | $5 | $500K | 1 in 1 in 4.02 | 1 | Avoid |
| #6 | XTREME WINNINGS#1596 | $5 | $1.0M | 1 in 1 in 4.09 | — | Avoid |
| #7 | BONUS 20X#1641 | $5 | $1.0M | 1 in 1 in 4.10 | — | Avoid |
| #8 | LUCKY 13#1672 | $5 | $500K | 1 in 1 in 4.11 | 1 | Avoid |
| #9 | BIG MONEY X20#1613 | $5 | $500K | 1 in 1 in 4.11 | — | Avoid |
| #10 | 50Xtra#1685 | $5 | $1.0M | 1 in 1 in 4.12 | 4 | Avoid |
| #11 | LUCKY CASH#1644 | $5 | $500K | 1 in 1 in 4.13 | — | Avoid |
| #12 | WILD CASH MULTIPLIER#1577 | $5 | $500K | 1 in 1 in 4.13 | — | Avoid |
| #13 | RUBY RED 7S#1568 | $5 | $778K | 1 in 1 in 4.15 | — | Avoid |
| #14 | $500,000 MATCH TO WIN#1658 | $5 | $500K | 1 in 1 in 4.16 | 1 | Avoid |
| #15 | DOUBLE WIN#1610 | $5 | $500K | 1 in 1 in 4.20 | — | Avoid |
| #16 | 25X THE GOLD#1622 | $5 | $500K | 1 in 1 in 4.23 | — | Avoid |
| #17 | BINGO TIMES 20#1689 | $5 | $300K | 1 in 1 in 4.27 | 4 | Avoid |
| #18 | BINGO MULTIPLIER#1647 | $5 | $300K | 1 in 1 in 4.28 | — | Avoid |
| #19 | WINNING STREAK 25X#1664 | $5 | $500K | 1 in 1 in 4.29 | — | Avoid |
| #20 | 2026#1678 | $5 | $500K | 1 in 1 in 4.33 | 1 | Avoid |
| #21 | WIN $250#1604 | $5 | $250 | 1 in 1 in 4.38 | 509 | Avoid |
| #22 | MORE MONEY#1668 | $5 | $1.0M | 1 in 1 in 4.42 | — | Avoid |
| #23 | CASINO NIGHTS#1661 | $5 | $500K | 1 in 1 in 4.44 | 1 | Avoid |
| #24 | $1,000,000 GOLD#1655 | $5 | $1.0M | 1 in 1 in 4.44 | 2 | Avoid |
| #25 | NEW YORK MILLIONAIRE#1651 | $5 | $1.0M | 1 in 1 in 4.44 | 1 | Avoid |
| #26 | PLUS THE MONEY#1586 | $5 | $500K | 1 in 1 in 4.57 | 2 | Avoid |
| #27 | MONEY RUSH#1630 | $5 | $500K | 1 in 1 in 4.60 | 1 | Avoid |
| #28 | DOUBLE TRIPLE CASHWORD#1632 | $5 | $300K | 1 in 1 in 5.14 | 3 | Avoid |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best $5 scratch-off tickets in New York?
Our rankings show every active $5 scratch-off in New York sorted by overall odds and remaining prizes. The best $5 tickets are those with the lowest overall odds (meaning better chances of winning) and the highest percentage of top prizes still unclaimed.
How do overall odds work on $5 scratch-off tickets?
Overall odds represent your chance of winning any prize on a scratch-off ticket. For example, odds of "1 in 4" mean that on average, 1 out of every 4 tickets wins something. $5 tickets in New York typically have better odds than lower-priced tickets — compare our rankings to find the best option.
Are $5 scratch-off tickets worth buying in New York?
The value of any scratch-off ticket depends on its remaining top prizes and overall odds. Once most top prizes are claimed, the expected value drops significantly. Our rankings update daily from the official New York Lottery, so you can see which $5 tickets still have strong prize pools.
How do I check remaining prizes for New York scratch-offs?
The New York Lottery publishes remaining prize data for every active scratch-off. Our site aggregates this data daily and ranks every ticket so you can compare $5 tickets at a glance. Look for tickets with a high percentage of prizes remaining and a favorable prize-to-cost ratio.
Best $5 Scratch-Off Tickets in New York
Not all $5 scratch-off tickets in New York are equal. The key metrics that separate a good $5 ticket from a poor one are the overall odds of winning any prize, the number of top prizes still remaining, and the expected value per dollar spent.
Our rankings pull fresh data daily from the official New YorkLottery website. We calculate each ticket's expected value based on the current remaining prize pool, so the rankings reflect real-time ticket quality — not just the original odds printed on the ticket.
$5 scratch-off tickets provide noticeably better overall odds than lower-priced tickets and offer top prizes typically in the $50,000–$250,000 range. For the best odds across all price points, also check our complete New York scratch-off rankings or compare to a specific price tier using the navigation above.