Fat Wallet - $ 5
State: New Jersey
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 11:36AM EDT
Image Credit: New Jersey State Lottery
Ticket Price: $5
Expected Value (EV): -$2.10
Starting Odds: 1 in 4.64
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 264.78
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 410,681.45
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 410,681.45
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 821,362.9 (15.17%)
Total $200,000 Prizes Remaining: 2 out of 4
Total $500 Prizes Remaining: 1,176 out of 9,008
Total $200 Prizes Remaining: 129 out of 1,089
About "Fat Wallet - $ 5" Scratch-Off Game in New Jersey
The "Fat Wallet - $ 5" scratch-off game is one of the lottery options available in New Jersey. The price of a ticket is $5.
The Expected Value (EV) of a ticket in Fat Wallet - $ 5 is -$2.10, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 4.64.
The odds of winning at least $100 in Fat Wallet - $ 5 are 1 in 264.78.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 410,681.45.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 410,681.45.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 11:36AM EDT, approximately 15.17% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in New Jersey's Fat Wallet - $ 5 scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FREE $5 TICKET | 541,476 | 86,777 | 1 in 10 | 1 in 9.47 | 5.35% |
| $10 | 451,230 | 66,363 | 1 in 12 | 1 in 12.38 | -3.14% |
| $20 | 90,246 | 12,531 | 1 in 60 | 1 in 65.55 | -9.24% |
| $25 | 36,130 | 4,956 | 1 in 149.87 | 1 in 165.73 | -10.58% |
| $40 | 13,547 | 1,773 | 1 in 399.7 | 1 in 463.26 | -15.9% |
| $50 | 11,271 | 1,597 | 1 in 480.42 | 1 in 514.32 | -7.06% |
| $100 | 13,508 | 1,795 | 1 in 400.86 | 1 in 457.58 | -14.15% |
| $200 | 1,089 | 129 | 1 in 4,972.23 | 1 in 6,367.15 | -28.05% |
| $500 | 9,008 | 1,176 | 1 in 601.11 | 1 in 698.44 | -16.19% |
| $200,000 | 4 | 2 | 1 in 1,353,690 | 1 in 410,681.45 | 69.66% |
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.