Wild Side - $ 5
Image Credit: New Jersey State Lottery
Ticket Price: $5
Expected Value (EV): -$2.08
Starting Odds: 1 in 4.33
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 3,095.17
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 104,997.82
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 1,364,971.72
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 2,729,943.43 (57.59%)
Total $200,000 Prizes Remaining: 2 out of 3
Total $5,000 Prizes Remaining: 13 out of 24
Total $2,000 Prizes Remaining: 11 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 -$2.08, 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 3,095.17.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 104,997.82.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 1,364,971.72.
As of the last update on 01/22/2026 at 10:00AM EST, approximately 57.59% 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 | 230,696 | 1 in 12 | 1 in 11.83 | 1.37% |
| $10 | 276,454 | 158,221 | 1 in 17.15 | 1 in 17.25 | -0.63% |
| $15 | 118,506 | 67,698 | 1 in 40 | 1 in 40.33 | -0.82% |
| $20 | 158,004 | 89,769 | 1 in 30 | 1 in 30.41 | -1.37% |
| $25 | 98,776 | 56,746 | 1 in 47.99 | 1 in 48.11 | -0.25% |
| $50 | 37,965 | 21,709 | 1 in 124.85 | 1 in 125.75 | -0.72% |
| $75 | 7,873 | 4,463 | 1 in 602.07 | 1 in 611.68 | -1.6% |
| $200 | 981 | 555 | 1 in 4,831.93 | 1 in 4,918.82 | -1.8% |
| $500 | 546 | 301 | 1 in 8,681.54 | 1 in 9,069.58 | -4.47% |
| $2,000 | 24 | 11 | 1 in 197,505 | 1 in 248,176.68 | -25.66% |
| $5,000 | 24 | 13 | 1 in 197,505 | 1 in 209,995.65 | -6.32% |
| $200,000 | 3 | 2 | 1 in 1,580,040 | 1 in 1,364,971.72 | 13.61% |
Frequently Asked Questions
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How Are the Odds Calculated for New Jersey Scratch-Offs?
- Starting Odds: Official odds at launch for winning any prize.
- Estimated % Tickets Remaining: Based on prizes claimed vs original prize structure.
- Current Odds to Win Higher Prizes: Likelihood of winning prizes like $100/$1,000/$10,000 using current odds.
- Current Odds to Win the Top Prize: Probability of winning the top prize adjusted for remaining tickets.
- Expected Value (EV): Average return per ticket based on prizes remaining.
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