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 November 4, 2026.
| # | Game | Price | Return | Typical (95th) | Any‑prize odds | Profit odds | % left | Top prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CASH LINES | $5 | 65.2% | 32.8% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 90.5% | $300,000 |
| 2 | DOUBLE YOUR MONEY | $5 | 65% | 31.2% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 5 | 27.0% | $500,000 |
| 3 | FESTIVE $500 | $5 | 66% | 31.5% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 99.6% | $500 |
| 4 | BINGO TIMES 20 | $5 | 64.6% | 29.2% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 6 | 43.7% | $300,000 |
| 5 | WINNING STREAK 25X | $5 | 71.2% | 29.7% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 7.6% | $500,000 |
| 6 | LADY LUCK 25X | $5 | 64.6% | 28.1% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 65.5% | $500,000 |
| 7 | 13 | $5 | 64% | 28.1% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 82.0% | $500,000 |
| 8 | BINGO MULTIPLIER | $5 | 63.2% | 28.9% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 6 | 8.1% | $300,000 |
| 9 | DOUBLE TRIPLE CASHWORD | $5 | 64.2% | 25.8% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 7 | 88.2% | $300,000 |
| 10 | $500,000 YEAR OF THE HORSE | $5 | 58% | 29.3% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 24.4% | $500,000 |
| 11 | $500,000 BLAST | $5 | 70% | 27.8% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 8 | 7.3% | $500,000 |
| 12 | DOUBLE WIN | $5 | 56.4% | 28.9% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 8.4% | $500,000 |
| 13 | BONUS 20X | $5 | 59% | 28% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 13.8% | $2,500 |
| 14 | $500 HOLIDAY BONUS | $5 | 57.8% | 28.8% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 8 | 16.1% | $500 |
| 15 | MONEY VAULT MULTIPLIER | $5 | 58.2% | 26.7% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 8 | 73.5% | $2,000 |
| 16 | $1,000,000 MUST LOVE DOGS | $5 | 58.4% | 27% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 8 | 34.0% | $2,000 |
| 17 | LUCKY NUMBERS | $5 | 64.6% | 25.5% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 8 | 84.9% | $300,000 |
| 18 | POT OF GOLD | $5 | 63.4% | 25.8% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 8 | 28.8% | $500,000 |
| 19 | HOT DOG! | $5 | 65% | 24.8% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 8 | 53.8% | $500,000 |
| 20 | LUCKY 13 | $5 | 77.8% | 26.2% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 8 | 5.8% | $500,000 |
| 21 | MORE MONEY | $5 | 57.2% | 26% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 7 | 36.5% | $2,500 |
| 22 | CASINO NIGHTS | $5 | 75.6% | 24.6% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 8 | 6.5% | $500,000 |
| 23 | 2026 | $5 | 55.6% | 26.3% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 8 | 12.7% | $500,000 |
| 24 | $500,000 MATCH TO WIN | $5 | 54% | 27.1% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 8 | 5.7% | $500,000 |
| 25 | 50Xtra | $5 | 56.8% | 26.5% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 8 | 11.5% | $2,500 |
| 26 | WIN $250 | $5 | 53.8% | 25.1% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 8 | 5.0% | $250 |
| 27 | $1,000,000 GOLD | $5 | 48.4% | 24.1% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 9 | 6.6% | $2,000 |
| 28 | DOUBLE TRIPLE CASHWORD | $5 | 51.4% | 21.7% | 1 in 5 | 1 in 8 | 7.2% | $300,000 |
| 29 | NEW YORK MILLIONAIRE | $5 | 49.6% | 24% | 1 in 4 | 1 in 9 | 5.9% | $2,000 |
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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?
CASH LINES currently ranks #1 among active $5 New York scratch-offs, based on the current odds and prizes still remaining — about 65.2% 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 71.8%. 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 November 4, 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.