Wild Side - $ 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): -$2.06
Starting Odds: 1 in 4.33
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 3,031.01
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 98,190.64
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 1,407,399.11
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 4,222,197.33 (89.07%)
Total $200,000 Prizes Remaining: 3 out of 3
Total $5,000 Prizes Remaining: 20 out of 24
Total $2,000 Prizes Remaining: 20 out of 24
About "Wild Side - $ 5" Scratch-Off Game in New Jersey
The "Wild Side - $ 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 Wild Side - $ 5 is -$2.06, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 4.33.
The odds of winning at least $100 in Wild Side - $ 5 are 1 in 3,031.01.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 98,190.64.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 1,407,399.11.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 11:36AM EDT, approximately 89.07% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in New Jersey's Wild Side - $ 5 scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FREE $5 TICKET | 395,060 | 353,096 | 1 in 12 | 1 in 11.96 | 0.34% |
| $10 | 276,454 | 246,056 | 1 in 17.15 | 1 in 17.16 | -0.08% |
| $15 | 118,506 | 105,404 | 1 in 40 | 1 in 40.06 | -0.15% |
| $20 | 158,004 | 140,246 | 1 in 30 | 1 in 30.11 | -0.35% |
| $25 | 98,776 | 87,780 | 1 in 47.99 | 1 in 48.1 | -0.23% |
| $50 | 37,965 | 33,706 | 1 in 124.85 | 1 in 125.27 | -0.33% |
| $75 | 7,873 | 6,977 | 1 in 602.07 | 1 in 605.16 | -0.51% |
| $200 | 981 | 868 | 1 in 4,831.93 | 1 in 4,864.28 | -0.67% |
| $500 | 546 | 482 | 1 in 8,681.54 | 1 in 8,759.75 | -0.9% |
| $2,000 | 24 | 20 | 1 in 197,505 | 1 in 211,109.87 | -6.89% |
| $5,000 | 24 | 20 | 1 in 197,505 | 1 in 211,109.87 | -6.89% |
| $200,000 | 3 | 3 | 1 in 1,580,040 | 1 in 1,407,399.11 | 10.93% |
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.