Best $5 Scratchers in New York Right Now
Every active $5 New York 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 | MONEY RUSH | $5 | 83.2% | 33.5% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 5 | 6.3% | $500,000 |
| 2 | DOUBLE YOUR MONEY | $5 | 62.4% | 31.4% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 5 | 67.4% | $500,000 |
| 3 | BINGO TIMES 20 | $5 | 64.2% | 29.2% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 6 | 64.7% | $300,000 |
| 4 | WINNING STREAK 25X | $5 | 70.6% | 29.5% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 7.8% | $500,000 |
| 5 | BINGO MULTIPLIER | $5 | 63.2% | 28.9% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 6 | 8.2% | $300,000 |
| 6 | $500,000 YEAR OF THE HORSE | $5 | 57.8% | 29.3% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 25.2% | $500,000 |
| 7 | $500,000 BLAST | $5 | 69.4% | 27.9% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 8 | 7.7% | $500,000 |
| 8 | XTREME WINNINGS | $5 | 59.8% | 28.3% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 11.2% | $2,500 |
| 9 | DOUBLE WIN | $5 | 56.4% | 28.9% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 8.5% | $500,000 |
| 10 | BONUS 20X | $5 | 59% | 28% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 13.9% | $2,500 |
| 11 | $500 HOLIDAY BONUS | $5 | 57.8% | 28.8% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 16.8% | $500 |
| 12 | POT OF GOLD | $5 | 64.8% | 25.9% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 8 | 56.2% | $500,000 |
| 13 | $1,000,000 MUST LOVE DOGS | $5 | 59% | 27.1% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 53.1% | $2,000 |
| 14 | 50Xtra | $5 | 59.8% | 27.3% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 8 | 35.2% | $2,500 |
| 15 | HOT DOG! | $5 | 65% | 24.9% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 8 | 95.0% | $500,000 |
| 16 | LUCKY 13 | $5 | 76.4% | 26.3% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 8 | 6.2% | $500,000 |
| 17 | WILD CASH MULTIPLIER | $5 | 58.6% | 27.9% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 8 | 8.7% | $500,000 |
| 18 | MORE MONEY | $5 | 57.2% | 26% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 36.7% | $2,500 |
| 19 | CASINO NIGHTS | $5 | 74.2% | 24.7% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 8 | 7.0% | $500,000 |
| 20 | BIG MONEY X20 | $5 | 57.2% | 27.4% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 8 | 6.2% | $500,000 |
| 21 | 2026 | $5 | 55.6% | 26.3% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 8 | 13.4% | $500,000 |
| 22 | $500,000 MATCH TO WIN | $5 | 53.8% | 27.1% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 8 | 5.9% | $500,000 |
| 23 | WIN $250 | $5 | 53.8% | 25.1% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 8 | 5.0% | $250 |
| 24 | DOUBLE TRIPLE CASHWORD | $5 | 55.8% | 22.8% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 8 | 9.8% | $300,000 |
| 25 | $1,000,000 GOLD | $5 | 48.4% | 24.2% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 9 | 6.8% | $2,000 |
| 26 | NEW YORK MILLIONAIRE | $5 | 49.6% | 24% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 9 | 6.0% | $2,000 |
Other price points: best $1 scratchers · best $2 scratchers · best $3 scratchers · best $10 scratchers · best $20 scratchers · best $30 scratchers — or the full New York ranking.
How we rank $5 scratchers
The ranking uses each game's current numbers, recomputed daily from the official New York 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 York right now?
MONEY RUSH currently ranks #1 among active $5 New York scratch-offs, based on the current odds and prizes still remaining — about 83.2% of the ticket price returned on average.
Are $5 scratchers worth it in New York?
Active $5 New York games currently average about 61.3% return — the state's best-returning price point right now is $30 at about 71.6%. 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 York 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.