Merry Money

State: New Mexico

Last Updated: 05/25/2026 at 09:23AM EDT

Merry Money scratcher game from New Mexico Lottery

Image Credit: New Mexico State Lottery

Ticket Price: $1

Starting Odds: 1 in 3.93

Current Odds to Win $100 or More: N/A

Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: N/A

Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: N/A

Estimated Tickets Remaining: 181,903.98 (33.93%)

Total $20 Prizes Remaining: 1,189 out of 4,217

Total $10 Prizes Remaining: 1,758 out of 6,278

Total $5 Prizes Remaining: 5,299 out of 18,853

About "Merry Money" Scratcher Game in New Mexico

The "Merry Money" scratcher game is one of the lottery options available in New Mexico. The price of a ticket is $1.

When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 3.93.

As of the last update on 05/25/2026 at 09:23AM EDT, approximately 33.93% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in New Mexico's Merry Money scratcher game.

Prize Chart for "Merry Money"

Prize	Total Prizes	Prizes Remaining	Starting Odds	Current Odds	Change in Odds
$1	75,574	26,264	1 in 8.34	1 in 6.93	16.95%
$2	31,480	11,776	1 in 20.01	1 in 15.45	22.8%
$5	18,853	5,299	1 in 33.42	1 in 34.33	-2.72%
$10	6,278	1,758	1 in 100.35	1 in 103.47	-3.11%
$20	4,217	1,189	1 in 149.4	1 in 152.99	-2.4%

Prize: $1

Total Prizes: 75,574

Prizes Remaining: 26,264

Starting Odds: 1 in 8.34

Current Odds: 1 in 6.93

Change in Odds: 16.95%

Prize: $2

Total Prizes: 31,480

Prizes Remaining: 11,776

Starting Odds: 1 in 20.01

Current Odds: 1 in 15.45

Change in Odds: 22.8%

Prize: $5

Total Prizes: 18,853

Prizes Remaining: 5,299

Starting Odds: 1 in 33.42

Current Odds: 1 in 34.33

Change in Odds: -2.72%

Prize: $10

Total Prizes: 6,278

Prizes Remaining: 1,758

Starting Odds: 1 in 100.35

Current Odds: 1 in 103.47

Change in Odds: -3.11%

Prize: $20

Total Prizes: 4,217

Prizes Remaining: 1,189

Starting Odds: 1 in 149.4

Current Odds: 1 in 152.99

Change in Odds: -2.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Scratcher Game Price of "Merry Money"?

Each ticket costs $1, giving you a chance to win prizes ranging from small amounts to the top jackpot.

What is the Jackpot or Top Prize You Can Win Playing "Merry Money"?

The top prize you can win playing Merry Money is $20.

What is the Smallest Prize You Can Win Playing "Merry Money"?

The smallest prize for Merry Money is $1.

What Were the Original Odds of Winning Any Prize?

The starting odds of winning any prize are approximately 1 in 3.93.

How Are the Odds Calculated for New Mexico Scratcher Games?

The odds and statistics for New Mexico's scratcher games are based on official lottery data processed through statistical models.

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.