Win For Life! - $ 3
State: New Jersey
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 11:37AM EDT
Image Credit: New Jersey State Lottery
Ticket Price: $3
Expected Value (EV): -$1.50
Starting Odds: 1 in 4.81
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 736.64
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 146,618.82
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 3,812,089.21
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 3,812,089.21 (29.93%)
Total $5,000 A MONTH/LIFE Prizes Remaining: 1 out of 3
Total $5,000 Prizes Remaining: 12 out of 30
Total $1,000 Prizes Remaining: 13 out of 54
About "Win For Life! - $ 3" Scratch-Off Game in New Jersey
The "Win For Life! - $ 3" scratch-off game is one of the lottery options available in New Jersey. The price of a ticket is $3.
The Expected Value (EV) of a ticket in Win For Life! - $ 3 is -$1.50, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 4.81.
The odds of winning at least $100 in Win For Life! - $ 3 are 1 in 736.64.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 146,618.82.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 3,812,089.21.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 11:37AM EDT, approximately 29.93% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in New Jersey's Win For Life! - $ 3 scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FREE $3 TICKET | 1,273,480 | 393,687 | 1 in 10 | 1 in 9.68 | 3.17% |
| $5 | 381,896 | 117,006 | 1 in 33.35 | 1 in 32.58 | 2.3% |
| $10 | 509,540 | 146,918 | 1 in 24.99 | 1 in 25.95 | -3.82% |
| $15 | 63,639 | 18,037 | 1 in 200.11 | 1 in 211.35 | -5.62% |
| $20 | 254,696 | 71,430 | 1 in 50 | 1 in 53.37 | -6.74% |
| $30 | 113,574 | 31,688 | 1 in 112.13 | 1 in 120.3 | -7.29% |
| $40 | 34,053 | 9,309 | 1 in 373.97 | 1 in 409.51 | -9.5% |
| $100 | 18,043 | 4,896 | 1 in 705.8 | 1 in 778.61 | -10.32% |
| $200 | 951 | 253 | 1 in 13,390.96 | 1 in 15,067.55 | -12.52% |
| $1,000 | 54 | 13 | 1 in 235,829.63 | 1 in 293,237.63 | -24.34% |
| $5,000 | 30 | 12 | 1 in 424,493.33 | 1 in 317,674.1 | 25.16% |
| $5,000 A MONTH/LIFE | 3 | 1 | 1 in 4,244,933.33 | 1 in 3,812,089.21 | 10.2% |
How Are the Odds Calculated for New Jersey Scratch-Off Games?
The odds and statistics for New Jersey's scratch-off games are based on official lottery data processed through statistical models. This is to help players understand their chances of winning in New Jersey's scratch-off games. Here's how each metric is determined:
- Starting Odds: These are the official odds provided by the New Jersey lottery at the scratch-off game's launch. They indicate the probability of winning any prize when all tickets are still in circulation.
- Estimated % Tickets Remaining: If not provided by the state, this is estimated based on the number of claimed prizes relative to the game's original prize structure. For example, if a game started with 1 million scratch-off tickets and half of the top prizes have been claimed, it is estimated that about 50% of the scratch-off tickets have been sold.
- Current Odds to Win $100/$1,000/$10,000 or More: These odds indicate the likelihood of winning higher-tier prizes in New Jersey scratch-off games. They are determined by summing the probabilities of all applicable prize amounts using the current odds.
- Current Odds to Win the Grand Prize: This metric shows the probability of winning the game's largest prize, adjusted for the estimated remaining tickets and current odds.
- Expected Value (EV): EV represents the average return of a single scratch-off ticket based on the current prizes remaining. It is calculated by multiplying each prize amount by its probability of winning (prizes remaining ÷ estimated tickets remaining), summing these values, and subtracting the ticket price. A positive EV indicates an expected profit per ticket, while a negative EV indicates an expected loss.
Games, prizes, and odds for New Jersey scratch-off games are sourced directly fromThe Official New Jersey Lottery website.