PLUS THE MONEY
State: New York
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 01:21PM EDT
Image Credit: New York State Lottery
Ticket Price: $5
Expected Value (EV): -$0.48
Starting Odds: 1 in 4.57
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 414.71
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 246,754.87
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 246,754.87
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 493,509.73 (5.41%)
Total $500,000 Prizes Remaining: 2 out of 3
Total $2,500 Prizes Remaining: 0 out of 6
Total $500 Prizes Remaining: 173 out of 5,438
About "PLUS THE MONEY" Scratch-Off Game in New York
The "PLUS THE MONEY" scratch-off game is one of the lottery options available in New York. The price of a ticket is $5.
The Expected Value (EV) of a ticket in PLUS THE MONEY is -$0.48, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 4.57.
The odds of winning at least $100 in PLUS THE MONEY are 1 in 414.71.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 246,754.87.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 246,754.87.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 01:21PM EDT, approximately 5.41% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in New York's PLUS THE MONEY scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5 | 913,322 | 61,442 | 1 in 10 | 1 in 8.03 | 19.68% |
| $10 | 730,694 | 32,885 | 1 in 12.5 | 1 in 15.01 | -20.06% |
| $25 | 182,670 | 7,921 | 1 in 50 | 1 in 62.3 | -24.61% |
| $30 | 91,335 | 3,017 | 1 in 100 | 1 in 163.58 | -63.58% |
| $50 | 30,574 | 1,134 | 1 in 298.73 | 1 in 435.19 | -45.68% |
| $75 | 15,170 | 400 | 1 in 602.08 | 1 in 1,233.77 | -104.92% |
| $100 | 22,873 | 863 | 1 in 399.31 | 1 in 571.85 | -43.21% |
| $300 | 5,710 | 152 | 1 in 1,599.56 | 1 in 3,246.77 | -102.98% |
| $500 | 5,438 | 173 | 1 in 1,679.57 | 1 in 2,852.66 | -69.84% |
| $2,500 | 6 | 0 | 1 in 1,522,250 | — | 0% |
| $500,000 | 3 | 2 | 1 in 3,044,500 | 1 in 246,754.87 | 91.9% |
How Are the Odds Calculated for New York Scratch-Off Games?
The odds and statistics for New York'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 York's scratch-off games. Here's how each metric is determined:
- Starting Odds: These are the official odds provided by the New York 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 York 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 York scratch-off games are sourced directly fromThe Official New York Lottery website.