Wild Side - $ 5
Image Credit: New Jersey State Lottery
Ticket Price: $5
Expected Value (EV): -$2.03
Starting Odds: 1 in 4.33
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 3,015.73
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 94,241.59
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 1,130,899.04
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 3,392,697.13 (71.57%)
Total $200,000 Prizes Remaining: 3 out of 3
Total $5,000 Prizes Remaining: 19 out of 24
Total $2,000 Prizes Remaining: 14 out of 24
About "Wild Side - $ 5" Scratch-Off in New Jersey
The "Wild Side - $ 5" scratch-off 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 -$2.03, 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 3,015.73.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 94,241.59.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 1,130,899.04.
As of the last update on 10/05/2025 at 08:54AM EDT, approximately 71.57% 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.
Prize Chart for "Wild Side - $ 5"
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FREE $5 TICKET | 395,060 | 285,059 | 1 in 12 | 1 in 11.9 | 0.81% |
| $10 | 276,454 | 197,298 | 1 in 17.15 | 1 in 17.2 | — |
| $15 | 118,506 | 84,387 | 1 in 40 | 1 in 40.2 | — |
| $20 | 158,004 | 112,085 | 1 in 30 | 1 in 30.27 | — |
| $25 | 98,776 | 70,573 | 1 in 47.99 | 1 in 48.07 | — |
| $50 | 37,965 | 27,062 | 1 in 124.85 | 1 in 125.37 | — |
| $75 | 7,873 | 5,586 | 1 in 602.07 | 1 in 607.36 | — |
| $200 | 981 | 698 | 1 in 4,831.93 | 1 in 4,860.6 | — |
| $500 | 546 | 391 | 1 in 8,681.54 | 1 in 8,676.97 | 0.05% |
| $2,000 | 24 | 14 | 1 in 197,505 | 1 in 242,335.51 | — |
| $5,000 | 24 | 19 | 1 in 197,505 | 1 in 178,563.01 | 9.59% |
| $200,000 | 3 | 3 | 1 in 1,580,040 | 1 in 1,130,899.04 | 28.43% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scratch-off price of "Wild Side - $ 5"?
Each ticket costs $5, giving you a chance to win prizes ranging from small amounts to the top jackpot.
What is the jackpot or highest prize you can win playing "Wild Side - $ 5"?
The grand prize you can win playing "Wild Side - $ 5" is $200,000.
What is the smallest prize you can win playing "Wild Side - $ 5"?
The smallest prize for "Wild Side - $ 5" is FREE $5 TICKET.
What were the original odds of winning any prize?
The starting odds of winning any prize are approximately 1 in 1 in 4.33.
How are the odds calculated for New Jersey scratch-offs?
The odds and statistics for New Jersey's scratch-offs 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-offs.
- Starting Odds: These are the official odds provided by the New Jersey lottery at the scratch-off'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-offs and half of the top prizes have been claimed, it is estimated that about 50% of the scratch-offs 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-offs. 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 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.
Where does Scratch-Off Hub get information on New Jersey lottery scratch-offs, odds, prizes remaining, and tickets remaining?
Games, prizes, and odds for New Jersey scratch-offs are sourced directly from The Official New Jersey Lottery Website.
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