Best $5 New York
Scratch-Offs by EV/Dollar
As of , Scratch IQ ranks 28 active $5 New York scratch-off games by current EV/Dollar.
EV/Dollar is the statistical return per $1 spent given the prizes still left in circulation. See the methodology for the formula and per-state data sources.
Price
$5
EV/Dollar
$0.65
Top Prize
$500,000
Price
$5
EV/Dollar
$0.64
Top Prize
$300,000
Price
$5
EV/Dollar
$0.63
Top Prize
$300,000
Price
$5
EV/Dollar
$0.61
Top Prize
$300,000
Price
$5
EV/Dollar
$0.60
Top Prize
$1M
Price
$5
EV/Dollar
$0.59
Top Prize
$500,000
Price
$5
EV/Dollar
$0.59
Top Prize
$1M
Price
$5
EV/Dollar
$0.59
Top Prize
$500,000
Price
$5
EV/Dollar
$0.58
Top Prize
$500
Price
$5
EV/Dollar
$0.58
Top Prize
$500,000
Price
$5
EV/Dollar
$0.57
Top Prize
$500,000
Price
$5
EV/Dollar
$0.57
Top Prize
$1M
Price
$5
EV/Dollar
$0.57
Top Prize
$1M
Price
$5
EV/Dollar
$0.56
Top Prize
$500,000
Price
$5
EV/Dollar
$0.56
Top Prize
$500,000
Price
$5
EV/Dollar
$0.55
Top Prize
$777,777
Price
$5
EV/Dollar
$0.54
Top Prize
$250
Price
$5
EV/Dollar
$0.54
Top Prize
$500,000
| Rank | Game Name | Price | EV/Dollar | Top Prize | Prize Ratio | Status |
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| #11 | POT OF GOLD | $5 | $0.65 | $500,000 | 1.07 | AVERAGE |
| #12 | BINGO TIMES 20 | $5 | $0.64 | $300,000 | 0.76 | AVERAGE |
| #13 | BINGO MULTIPLIER | $5 | $0.63 | $300,000 | 0.00 | AVERAGE |
| #14 | DOUBLE TRIPLE CASHWORD | $5 | $0.61 | $300,000 | 1.70 | AVERAGE |
| #15 | XTREME WINNINGS | $5 | $0.60 | $1M | 0.00 | AVERAGE |
| #16 | LUCKY CASH | $5 | $0.59 | $500,000 | 0.00 | AVERAGE |
| #17 | BONUS 20X | $5 | $0.59 | $1M | 0.00 | AVERAGE |
| #18 | WILD CASH MULTIPLIER | $5 | $0.59 | $500,000 | 0.00 | AVERAGE |
| #19 | $500 HOLIDAY BONUS | $5 | $0.58 | $500 | 0.67 | AVERAGE |
| #20 | $500,000 YEAR OF THE HORSE | $5 | $0.58 | $500,000 | 0.00 | AVERAGE |
| #21 | BIG MONEY X20 | $5 | $0.57 | $500,000 | 0.00 | AVERAGE |
| #22 | MORE MONEY | $5 | $0.57 | $1M | 0.00 | AVERAGE |
| #23 | $1,000,000 GRANDE | $5 | $0.57 | $1M | 0.00 | AVERAGE |
| #24 | DOUBLE WIN | $5 | $0.56 | $500,000 | 0.00 | AVERAGE |
| #25 | 2026 | $5 | $0.56 | $500,000 | 0.00 | AVERAGE |
| #26 | RUBY RED 7S | $5 | $0.55 | $777,777 | 0.00 | AVERAGE |
| #27 | WIN $250 | $5 | $0.54 | $250 | 0.54 | AVERAGE |
| #28 | $500,000 MATCH TO WIN | $5 | $0.54 | $500,000 | 0.00 | AVERAGE |
Source: New York Lottery
Common questions about New York scratch-offs
What is the best $5 scratch-off in New York right now?
Scratch IQ ranks every active $5 New York scratch-off by EV/Dollar, the statistical return per $1 spent given the prizes still left in circulation. The game at the top of this list has the highest current EV/Dollar at the $5 price point.
How often is the $5 New York list updated?
Every day. Scratch IQ collects New York Lottery remaining-prize data once daily and recomputes EV/Dollar for every active game. The "as of" date at the top of the page is the most recent scrape.
Are $5 New York scratch-offs better value than tickets at other price points?
Value depends on which tickets you compare and which day you compare them on. Lower-priced tickets in New York usually have lower top prizes and lower expected absolute payouts, while higher-priced tickets typically have larger jackpots and a wider EV range. The state-rankings hub for New York shows the full ranking across every price point so you can compare side by side.
Where does Scratch IQ get $5 New York scratch-off data?
Public data published by the New York Lottery on nylottery.ny.gov. The lottery posts each game's overall odds, prize tiers, total prizes printed, and prizes remaining. Scratch IQ collects those numbers daily and applies the same EV formula to every state it covers. The methodology page documents the formula in detail.
Scratch IQ is not affiliated with the New York Lottery. Analytics are for informational purposes only. Not financial advice. Play responsibly. 18+. See responsible gaming.