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Best $5 New York Scratch TicketsEstimated Return Rankings

Compare active $5 New York scratch tickets by estimated value, current odds, remaining prizes, and ticket price using New York Lottery data.

State
Updated 8/31/202627 picks shownHow rankings workEstimates use New York Lottery reported data. Most tickets have negative expected value; outcomes are random.
$1,000,000 GOLD
#1
$5

$1,000,000 GOLD

Game #1655
$5
💰 Higher Est. Return
Est. Return143.6%|+$2.18 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~410.4K (7% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
2/4 • $1,000,000
Late-stage estimate: results may be more sensitive to delayed prize claims or reporting lag.
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$1,000,000 GOLD
#1
$5

Why this ranks #1

Est. Return: 144% | +$2.18 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$20,919,375
  
Tickets~6.0M
Net value/ticket$-1.53
  
Today
Prize pool$2,974,800
Adjusted pool$2,945,386
Tickets~410.4K
Net value/ticket$2.25
Net adjusted value$2.18

Estimates are based on reported remaining prizes, estimated tickets left, and adjustment factors. Rankings compare tickets; they do not predict individual results. Most scratch tickets have negative expected value.

NEW YORK MILLIONAIRE
#2
$5

NEW YORK MILLIONAIRE

Game #1651
$5
💰 Higher Est. Return
Est. Return89.0%|-$0.55 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~477.1K (6% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
1/4 • $1,000,000
Late-stage estimate: results may be more sensitive to delayed prize claims or reporting lag.
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NEW YORK MILLIONAIRE
#2
$5

Why this ranks #2

Est. Return: 89.0% | -$0.55 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$26,943,630
  
Tickets~7.9M
Net value/ticket$-1.59
  
Today
Prize pool$2,162,460
Adjusted pool$2,123,951
Tickets~477.1K
Net value/ticket$-0.47
Net adjusted value$-0.55

Estimates are based on reported remaining prizes, estimated tickets left, and adjustment factors. Rankings compare tickets; they do not predict individual results. Most scratch tickets have negative expected value.

LUCKY 13
#3
$5

LUCKY 13

Game #1672
$5
💰 Higher Est. Return
Est. Return73.7%|-$1.31 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~358.3K (6% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
1/3 • $500,000
Late-stage estimate: results may be more sensitive to delayed prize claims or reporting lag.
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LUCKY 13
#3
$5

Why this ranks #3

Est. Return: 73.7% | -$1.31 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$19,158,720
  
Tickets~5.9M
Net value/ticket$-1.75
  
Today
Prize pool$1,354,160
Adjusted pool$1,320,817
Tickets~358.3K
Net value/ticket$-1.22
Net adjusted value$-1.31

Estimates are based on reported remaining prizes, estimated tickets left, and adjustment factors. Rankings compare tickets; they do not predict individual results. Most scratch tickets have negative expected value.

CASINO NIGHTS
#4
$5

CASINO NIGHTS

Game #1661
$5
💰 Higher Est. Return
Est. Return72.6%|-$1.37 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~416.5K (7% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
1/4 • $500,000
Late-stage estimate: results may be more sensitive to delayed prize claims or reporting lag.
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CASINO NIGHTS
#4
$5

Why this ranks #4

Est. Return: 72.6% | -$1.37 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$19,823,710
  
Tickets~6.1M
Net value/ticket$-1.75
  
Today
Prize pool$1,531,795
Adjusted pool$1,512,326
Tickets~416.5K
Net value/ticket$-1.32
Net adjusted value$-1.37

Estimates are based on reported remaining prizes, estimated tickets left, and adjustment factors. Rankings compare tickets; they do not predict individual results. Most scratch tickets have negative expected value.

$1,000,000 MUST LOVE DOGS
#5
$5

$1,000,000 MUST LOVE DOGS

Game #1692
$5
💰 Higher Est. Return
Est. Return70.2%|-$1.49 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~3.5M (43% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
2/3 • $1,000,000
No special caution on this pick.
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$1,000,000 MUST LOVE DOGS
#5
$5

Why this ranks #5

Est. Return: 70.2% | -$1.49 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$27,348,460
  
Tickets~8.1M
Net value/ticket$-1.64
  
Today
Prize pool$12,176,940
Adjusted pool$12,173,987
Tickets~3.5M
Net value/ticket$-1.49
Net adjusted value$-1.49

Estimates are based on reported remaining prizes, estimated tickets left, and adjustment factors. Rankings compare tickets; they do not predict individual results. Most scratch tickets have negative expected value.

$500,000 BLAST
#6
$5

$500,000 BLAST

Game #1600
$5
💰 Higher Est. Return
Est. Return67.6%|-$1.62 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~686.3K (8% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
1/3 • $500,000
Late-stage estimate: results may be more sensitive to delayed prize claims or reporting lag.
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$500,000 BLAST
#6
$5

Why this ranks #6

Est. Return: 67.6% | -$1.62 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$30,140,025
  
Tickets~9.1M
Net value/ticket$-1.70
  
Today
Prize pool$2,369,995
Adjusted pool$2,319,797
Tickets~686.3K
Net value/ticket$-1.55
Net adjusted value$-1.62

Estimates are based on reported remaining prizes, estimated tickets left, and adjustment factors. Rankings compare tickets; they do not predict individual results. Most scratch tickets have negative expected value.

LADY LUCK 25X
#7
$5

LADY LUCK 25X

Game #1705
$5
👍 Solid Est. Return
Est. Return65.8%|-$1.71 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~8.3M (86% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
4/4 • $500,000
No special caution on this pick.
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LADY LUCK 25X
#7
$5

Why this ranks #7

Est. Return: 65.8% | -$1.71 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$31,608,005
  
Tickets~9.7M
Net value/ticket$-1.75
  
Today
Prize pool$27,469,690
Adjusted pool$27,464,371
Tickets~8.3M
Net value/ticket$-1.71
Net adjusted value$-1.71

Estimates are based on reported remaining prizes, estimated tickets left, and adjustment factors. Rankings compare tickets; they do not predict individual results. Most scratch tickets have negative expected value.

50Xtra
#8
$5

50Xtra

Game #1685
$5
👍 Solid Est. Return
Est. Return64.9%|-$1.75 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~3.1M (22% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
1/4 • $1,000,000
No special caution on this pick.
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50Xtra
#8
$5

Why this ranks #8

Est. Return: 64.9% | -$1.75 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$47,346,740
  
Tickets~14.2M
Net value/ticket$-1.66
  
Today
Prize pool$10,161,100
Adjusted pool$10,147,243
Tickets~3.1M
Net value/ticket$-1.75
Net adjusted value$-1.75

Estimates are based on reported remaining prizes, estimated tickets left, and adjustment factors. Rankings compare tickets; they do not predict individual results. Most scratch tickets have negative expected value.

DOUBLE TRIPLE CASHWORD
#9
$5

DOUBLE TRIPLE CASHWORD

Game #1708
$5
👍 Solid Est. Return
Est. Return64.3%|-$1.79 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~44.2M (97% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
10/10 • $300,000
No special caution on this pick.
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DOUBLE TRIPLE CASHWORD
#9
$5

Why this ranks #9

Est. Return: 64.3% | -$1.79 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$146,917,325
  
Tickets~45.7M
Net value/ticket$-1.79
  
Today
Prize pool$141,945,580
Adjusted pool$141,894,304
Tickets~44.2M
Net value/ticket$-1.79
Net adjusted value$-1.79

Estimates are based on reported remaining prizes, estimated tickets left, and adjustment factors. Rankings compare tickets; they do not predict individual results. Most scratch tickets have negative expected value.

BINGO TIMES 20
#10
$5

BINGO TIMES 20

Game #1689
$5
👍 Solid Est. Return
Est. Return64.2%|-$1.79 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~8.4M (55% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
2/5 • $300,000
No special caution on this pick.
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BINGO TIMES 20
#10
$5

Why this ranks #10

Est. Return: 64.2% | -$1.79 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$49,462,465
  
Tickets~15.2M
Net value/ticket$-1.75
  
Today
Prize pool$26,966,210
Adjusted pool$26,963,720
Tickets~8.4M
Net value/ticket$-1.79
Net adjusted value$-1.79

Estimates are based on reported remaining prizes, estimated tickets left, and adjustment factors. Rankings compare tickets; they do not predict individual results. Most scratch tickets have negative expected value.

HOT DOG!
#11
$5

HOT DOG!

Game #1701
$5
👍 Solid Est. Return
Est. Return64.1%|-$1.79 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~4.8M (69% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
2/3 • $500,000
No special caution on this pick.
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HOT DOG!
#11
$5

Why this ranks #11

Est. Return: 64.1% | -$1.79 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$22,437,785
  
Tickets~6.9M
Net value/ticket$-1.76
  
Today
Prize pool$15,290,125
Adjusted pool$15,289,414
Tickets~4.8M
Net value/ticket$-1.79
Net adjusted value$-1.79

Estimates are based on reported remaining prizes, estimated tickets left, and adjustment factors. Rankings compare tickets; they do not predict individual results. Most scratch tickets have negative expected value.

DOUBLE YOUR MONEY
#12
$5

DOUBLE YOUR MONEY

Game #1698
$5
👍 Solid Est. Return
Est. Return63.1%|-$1.85 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~3.0M (45% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
1/3 • $500,000
No special caution on this pick.
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DOUBLE YOUR MONEY
#12
$5

Why this ranks #12

Est. Return: 63.1% | -$1.85 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$21,893,520
  
Tickets~6.7M
Net value/ticket$-1.75
  
Today
Prize pool$9,591,000
Adjusted pool$9,587,577
Tickets~3.0M
Net value/ticket$-1.85
Net adjusted value$-1.85

Estimates are based on reported remaining prizes, estimated tickets left, and adjustment factors. Rankings compare tickets; they do not predict individual results. Most scratch tickets have negative expected value.

POT OF GOLD
#13
$5

POT OF GOLD

Game #1695
$5
👍 Solid Est. Return
Est. Return62.5%|-$1.88 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~2.8M (41% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
1/3 • $500,000
No special caution on this pick.
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POT OF GOLD
#13
$5

Why this ranks #13

Est. Return: 62.5% | -$1.88 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$22,430,785
  
Tickets~6.9M
Net value/ticket$-1.76
  
Today
Prize pool$8,886,745
Adjusted pool$8,884,947
Tickets~2.8M
Net value/ticket$-1.88
Net adjusted value$-1.88

Estimates are based on reported remaining prizes, estimated tickets left, and adjustment factors. Rankings compare tickets; they do not predict individual results. Most scratch tickets have negative expected value.

BINGO MULTIPLIER
#14
$5

BINGO MULTIPLIER

Game #1647
$5
👍 Solid Est. Return
Est. Return61.1%|-$1.94 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~807.6K (8% remaining)
No Top Prizes Remaining
No top prizes remain. Value comes from smaller remaining prizes.
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BINGO MULTIPLIER
#14
$5

Why this ranks #14

Est. Return: 61.1% | -$1.94 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$32,450,715
  
Tickets~9.8M
Net value/ticket$-1.70
  
Today
Prize pool$2,535,295
Adjusted pool$2,469,156
Tickets~807.6K
Net value/ticket$-1.86
Net adjusted value$-1.94

Estimates are based on reported remaining prizes, estimated tickets left, and adjustment factors. Rankings compare tickets; they do not predict individual results. Most scratch tickets have negative expected value.

WINNING STREAK 25X
#15
$5

WINNING STREAK 25X

Game #1664
$5
⚖️ Lower Est. Return
Est. Return59.4%|-$2.03 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~513.6K (7% remaining)
No Top Prizes Remaining
No top prizes remain. Value comes from smaller remaining prizes.
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WINNING STREAK 25X
#15
$5

Why this ranks #15

Est. Return: 59.4% | -$2.03 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$23,807,575
  
Tickets~7.3M
Net value/ticket$-1.75
  
Today
Prize pool$1,994,055
Adjusted pool$1,524,181
Tickets~513.6K
Net value/ticket$-1.12
Net adjusted value$-2.03

Estimates are based on reported remaining prizes, estimated tickets left, and adjustment factors. Rankings compare tickets; they do not predict individual results. Most scratch tickets have negative expected value.

XTREME WINNINGS
#16
$5

XTREME WINNINGS

Game #1596
$5
⚖️ Lower Est. Return
Est. Return58.8%|-$2.06 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~2.1M (11% remaining)
No Top Prizes Remaining
No top prizes remain. Value comes from smaller remaining prizes.
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XTREME WINNINGS
#16
$5

Why this ranks #16

Est. Return: 58.8% | -$2.06 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$60,993,910
  
Tickets~18.1M
Net value/ticket$-1.64
  
Today
Prize pool$6,086,065
Adjusted pool$6,076,552
Tickets~2.1M
Net value/ticket$-2.06
Net adjusted value$-2.06

Estimates are based on reported remaining prizes, estimated tickets left, and adjustment factors. Rankings compare tickets; they do not predict individual results. Most scratch tickets have negative expected value.

BONUS 20X
#17
$5

BONUS 20X

Game #1641
$5
⚖️ Lower Est. Return
Est. Return58.5%|-$2.08 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~1.9M (14% remaining)
No Top Prizes Remaining
No top prizes remain. Value comes from smaller remaining prizes.
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BONUS 20X
#17
$5

Why this ranks #17

Est. Return: 58.5% | -$2.08 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$46,087,475
  
Tickets~13.6M
Net value/ticket$-1.61
  
Today
Prize pool$5,545,420
Adjusted pool$5,507,642
Tickets~1.9M
Net value/ticket$-2.06
Net adjusted value$-2.08

Estimates are based on reported remaining prizes, estimated tickets left, and adjustment factors. Rankings compare tickets; they do not predict individual results. Most scratch tickets have negative expected value.

WILD CASH MULTIPLIER
#18
$5

WILD CASH MULTIPLIER

Game #1577
$5
⚖️ Lower Est. Return
Est. Return57.7%|-$2.12 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~755.3K (9% remaining)
No Top Prizes Remaining
No top prizes remain. Value comes from smaller remaining prizes.
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WILD CASH MULTIPLIER
#18
$5

Why this ranks #18

Est. Return: 57.7% | -$2.12 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$28,494,490
  
Tickets~8.6M
Net value/ticket$-1.70
  
Today
Prize pool$2,207,930
Adjusted pool$2,177,985
Tickets~755.3K
Net value/ticket$-2.08
Net adjusted value$-2.12

Estimates are based on reported remaining prizes, estimated tickets left, and adjustment factors. Rankings compare tickets; they do not predict individual results. Most scratch tickets have negative expected value.

$500,000 YEAR OF THE HORSE
#19
$5

$500,000 YEAR OF THE HORSE

Game #1682
$5
⚖️ Lower Est. Return
Est. Return57.6%|-$2.12 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~1.5M (25% remaining)
No Top Prizes Remaining
No top prizes remain. Value comes from smaller remaining prizes.
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$500,000 YEAR OF THE HORSE
#19
$5

Why this ranks #19

Est. Return: 57.6% | -$2.12 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$19,639,830
  
Tickets~6.0M
Net value/ticket$-1.75
  
Today
Prize pool$4,326,980
Adjusted pool$4,319,916
Tickets~1.5M
Net value/ticket$-2.12
Net adjusted value$-2.12

Estimates are based on reported remaining prizes, estimated tickets left, and adjustment factors. Rankings compare tickets; they do not predict individual results. Most scratch tickets have negative expected value.

MORE MONEY
#20
$5

MORE MONEY

Game #1668
$5
⚖️ Lower Est. Return
Est. Return57.0%|-$2.15 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~2.3M (37% remaining)
No Top Prizes Remaining
No top prizes remain. Value comes from smaller remaining prizes.
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MORE MONEY
#20
$5

Why this ranks #20

Est. Return: 57.0% | -$2.15 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$20,937,030
  
Tickets~6.2M
Net value/ticket$-1.60
  
Today
Prize pool$6,432,790
Adjusted pool$6,430,557
Tickets~2.3M
Net value/ticket$-2.15
Net adjusted value$-2.15

Estimates are based on reported remaining prizes, estimated tickets left, and adjustment factors. Rankings compare tickets; they do not predict individual results. Most scratch tickets have negative expected value.

$500 HOLIDAY BONUS
#21
$5

$500 HOLIDAY BONUS

Game #1675
$5
⚖️ Lower Est. Return
Est. Return56.2%|-$2.19 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~808.3K (17% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
174/1570 • $500
Low-ceiling game: value comes from smaller fixed prizes, not jackpot upside.
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$500 HOLIDAY BONUS
#21
$5

Why this ranks #21

Est. Return: 56.2% | -$2.19 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$15,871,775
  
Tickets~4.9M
Net value/ticket$-1.75
  
Today
Prize pool$2,313,375
Adjusted pool$2,270,400
Tickets~808.3K
Net value/ticket$-2.14
Net adjusted value$-2.19

Estimates are based on reported remaining prizes, estimated tickets left, and adjustment factors. Rankings compare tickets; they do not predict individual results. Most scratch tickets have negative expected value.

BIG MONEY X20
#22
$5

BIG MONEY X20

Game #1613
$5
⚖️ Lower Est. Return
Est. Return55.6%|-$2.22 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~565.4K (6% remaining)
No Top Prizes Remaining
No top prizes remain. Value comes from smaller remaining prizes.
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BIG MONEY X20
#22
$5

Why this ranks #22

Est. Return: 55.6% | -$2.22 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$29,924,150
  
Tickets~9.1M
Net value/ticket$-1.71
  
Today
Prize pool$1,611,970
Adjusted pool$1,571,945
Tickets~565.4K
Net value/ticket$-2.15
Net adjusted value$-2.22

Estimates are based on reported remaining prizes, estimated tickets left, and adjustment factors. Rankings compare tickets; they do not predict individual results. Most scratch tickets have negative expected value.

DOUBLE WIN
#23
$5

DOUBLE WIN

Game #1610
$5
⚖️ Lower Est. Return
Est. Return55.0%|-$2.25 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~775.6K (9% remaining)
No Top Prizes Remaining
No top prizes remain. Value comes from smaller remaining prizes.
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DOUBLE WIN
#23
$5

Why this ranks #23

Est. Return: 55.0% | -$2.25 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$29,963,700
  
Tickets~9.1M
Net value/ticket$-1.71
  
Today
Prize pool$2,155,155
Adjusted pool$2,130,772
Tickets~775.6K
Net value/ticket$-2.22
Net adjusted value$-2.25

Estimates are based on reported remaining prizes, estimated tickets left, and adjustment factors. Rankings compare tickets; they do not predict individual results. Most scratch tickets have negative expected value.

2026
#24
$5

2026

Game #1678
$5
⚖️ Lower Est. Return
Est. Return54.7%|-$2.26 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~798.6K (13% remaining)
No Top Prizes Remaining
No top prizes remain. Value comes from smaller remaining prizes.
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2026
#24
$5

Why this ranks #24

Est. Return: 54.7% | -$2.26 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$19,861,080
  
Tickets~6.1M
Net value/ticket$-1.75
  
Today
Prize pool$2,202,130
Adjusted pool$2,184,447
Tickets~798.6K
Net value/ticket$-2.24
Net adjusted value$-2.26

Estimates are based on reported remaining prizes, estimated tickets left, and adjustment factors. Rankings compare tickets; they do not predict individual results. Most scratch tickets have negative expected value.

$500,000 MATCH TO WIN
#25
$5

$500,000 MATCH TO WIN

Game #1658
$5
⚖️ Lower Est. Return
Est. Return52.5%|-$2.38 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~349.3K (6% remaining)
No Top Prizes Remaining
No top prizes remain. Value comes from smaller remaining prizes.
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$500,000 MATCH TO WIN
#25
$5

Why this ranks #25

Est. Return: 52.5% | -$2.38 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$19,435,230
  
Tickets~6.0M
Net value/ticket$-1.75
  
Today
Prize pool$925,425
Adjusted pool$916,790
Tickets~349.3K
Net value/ticket$-2.35
Net adjusted value$-2.38

Estimates are based on reported remaining prizes, estimated tickets left, and adjustment factors. Rankings compare tickets; they do not predict individual results. Most scratch tickets have negative expected value.

WIN $250
#26
$5

WIN $250

Game #1604
$5
⚖️ Lower Est. Return
Est. Return51.4%|-$2.43 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~465.2K (5% remaining)
Top Prizes Remaining
494/18340 • $250
Low-ceiling game: value comes from smaller fixed prizes, not jackpot upside.
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WIN $250
#26
$5

Why this ranks #26

Est. Return: 51.4% | -$2.43 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$30,167,890
  
Tickets~9.1M
Net value/ticket$-1.70
  
Today
Prize pool$1,231,050
Adjusted pool$1,194,590
Tickets~465.2K
Net value/ticket$-2.35
Net adjusted value$-2.43

Estimates are based on reported remaining prizes, estimated tickets left, and adjustment factors. Rankings compare tickets; they do not predict individual results. Most scratch tickets have negative expected value.

DOUBLE TRIPLE CASHWORD
#27
$5

DOUBLE TRIPLE CASHWORD

Game #1632
$5
⚖️ Lower Est. Return
Est. Return49.2%|-$2.54 / ticket
Est. Remaining Tickets~3.4M (7% remaining)
No Top Prizes Remaining
No top prizes remain. Value comes from smaller remaining prizes.
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DOUBLE TRIPLE CASHWORD
#27
$5

Why this ranks #27

Est. Return: 49.2% | -$2.54 / ticket
Starting Point
Prize pool$148,480,460
  
Tickets~46.3M
Net value/ticket$-1.79
  
Today
Prize pool$8,722,360
Adjusted pool$8,268,309
Tickets~3.4M
Net value/ticket$-2.40
Net adjusted value$-2.54

Estimates are based on reported remaining prizes, estimated tickets left, and adjustment factors. Rankings compare tickets; they do not predict individual results. Most scratch tickets have negative expected value.