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 July 13, 2026.
| # | Game | Price | Return | Typical (95th) | Any‑prize odds | Profit odds | % left | Top prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Legends of Lucha Libre® | $5 | 66% | 35.7% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 6 | 56.8% | $25,000 |
| 2 | LOTERIA™ Super Grande! | $5 | 63.6% | 33.6% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 91.4% | $50,000 |
| 3 | Crossword Deluxe | $5 | 56.8% | 30.3% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 8 | 46.0% | $5,000 |
| 4 | Neon 7 | $5 | 53% | 30.1% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 29.7% | $700 |
| 5 | Fiery 5s | $5 | 57% | 29% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 8 | 27.6% | $5,000 |
| 6 | Lots of Cash | $5 | 57% | 28% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 8 | 47.1% | $10,000 |
| 7 | Money Rush | $5 | 57% | 25.4% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 11 | 8.6% | $50,000 |
| 8 | Hit $200 | $5 | 46% | 25.9% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 10 | 6.1% | $200 |
| 9 | $25,000 Grande | $5 | 19% | 0% | 1 in 45 | 1 in 45 | 98.8% | $25,000 |
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?
Legends of Lucha Libre® currently ranks #1 among active $5 New Mexico scratch-offs, based on the current odds and prizes still remaining — about 66% of the ticket price returned on average.
Are $5 scratchers worth it in New Mexico?
Active $5 New Mexico games currently average about 52.8% return — the state's best-returning price point right now is $20 at about 69.0%. 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 July 13, 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.