INSTANT TAKE 5
$1 ticket · Active · value rank #85
Updated September 20, 2026.
Current EV (per ticket)
-$0.38
Average return
62%
Typical return (95th pct)
22.5%
Return excl. top prize
61%
% tickets remaining
50.1%
Any‑prize odds
1 in 5
Break‑even+ odds
1 in 5
Profit odds
1 in 10
Top prize
$5,555
Top prizes remaining
53 of 95
Available prizes by tier
| Prize | Printed | Claimed | Still available | Current odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5,555 | 95 | 42 | 53 | 1 in 476,843 |
| $500 | 840 | 394 | 446 | 1 in 56,665 |
| $100 | 4,248 | 2,089 | 2,159 | 1 in 11,706 |
| $40 | 16,172 | 8,009 | 8,163 | 1 in 3,096 |
| $20 | 201,661 | 101,412 | 100,249 | 1 in 252 |
| $10 | 453,772 | 228,177 | 225,595 | 1 in 112 |
| $5 | 2,117,371 | 1,065,085 | 1,052,286 | 1 in 24 |
| $2 | 2,117,334 | 1,058,588 | 1,058,746 | 1 in 24 |
| $1 | 5,848,382 | 2,907,445 | 2,940,937 | 1 in 9 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the odds of winning any prize on INSTANT TAKE 5?
About 1 in 5 right now, based on the prizes still remaining.
What is the top prize on INSTANT TAKE 5, and how many are still available?
The top prize is $5,555. 53 of 95 are still available.
What is the current return on INSTANT TAKE 5?
About 62% of the ticket price on average, from the prizes still in the game. (All scratch‑offs return less than they cost on average.)