Best $5 Scratchers in New Mexico Right Now
Every active $5 New Mexico scratch‑off, ranked by real value from the prizes still remaining — not the launch odds printed on the ticket. Tap any game for its full prize breakdown.
Updated September 23, 2026.
| # | Game | Price | Return | Typical (95th) | Any‑prize odds | Profit odds | % left | Top prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cash Games | $5 | 64.8% | 34.8% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 6 | 84.7% | $15,000 |
| 2 | Legends of Lucha Libre® | $5 | 67% | 35.4% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 6 | 39.1% | $25,000 |
| 3 | Spicy Hot Riches | $5 | 61% | 35.3% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 6 | 86.1% | $20,000 |
| 4 | LOTERIA™ Super Grande! | $5 | 64% | 33.5% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 78.2% | $50,000 |
| 5 | $25,000 Grande | $5 | 58.2% | 30.6% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 8 | 76.4% | $25,000 |
| 6 | Neon 7 | $5 | 52.2% | 29.9% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 21.6% | $700 |
| 7 | Lots of Cash | $5 | 56.6% | 27.7% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 8 | 35.5% | $10,000 |
| 8 | Crossword Deluxe | $5 | 53.4% | 28.4% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 8 | 28.8% | $5,000 |
| 9 | Fiery 5s | $5 | 54.6% | 27.9% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 9 | 14.4% | $5,000 |
| 10 | Money Rush | $5 | 56.4% | 24.7% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 11 | 7.5% | $50,000 |
| 11 | Hit $200 | $5 | 45.6% | 25.8% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 10 | 5.8% | $200 |
Other price points: best $1 scratchers · best $2 scratchers · best $3 scratchers · best $10 scratchers · best $20 scratchers — or the full New Mexico ranking.
How we rank $5 scratchers
The ranking uses each game's current numbers, recomputed daily from the official New Mexico Lottery feed: the prizes still unclaimed, the real odds of winning anything today, and the share of the ticket price the remaining prize pool returns on average. "#1" means the best real value at this price point right now — it changes as prizes get claimed.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best $5 scratcher in New Mexico right now?
Cash Games currently ranks #1 among active $5 New Mexico scratch-offs, based on the current odds and prizes still remaining — about 64.8% of the ticket price returned on average.
Are $5 scratchers worth it in New Mexico?
Active $5 New Mexico games currently average about 57.6% return — the state's best-returning price point right now is $20 at about 68.5%. All scratchers return less than they cost on average; higher price points usually return a larger share.
How current is this ranking?
Updated daily from the official New Mexico Lottery feed; last updated September 23, 2026. Rankings use the prizes still remaining, not the launch odds printed on the ticket.
Data from the official state lottery feed, refreshed ~daily. All scratchers are negative expected value — these rankings find the least-bad, not a winning strategy. 18+. Please play responsibly. Gambling problem? Call 1‑800‑GAMBLER.