$500,000 BLAST
Image Credit: New York State Lottery
Ticket Price: $5
Expected Value (EV): -$1.74
Starting Odds: 1 in 4.02
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 271.31
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 543,832.64
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 2,175,330.54
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 2,175,330.54 (23.77%)
Total $500,000 Prizes Remaining: 1 out of 3
Total $2,500 Prizes Remaining: 3 out of 12
Total $500 Prizes Remaining: 626 out of 2,893
About "$500,000 BLAST" Scratch-Off Game in New York
The "$500,000 BLAST" 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 $500,000 BLAST is -$1.74, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 4.02.
The odds of winning at least $100 in $500,000 BLAST are 1 in 271.31.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 543,832.64.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 2,175,330.54.
As of the last update on 10/05/2025 at 09:00AM EDT, approximately 23.77% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in New York's $500,000 BLAST scratch-off game.
Prize Chart for "$500,000 BLAST"
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5 | 914,206 | 228,260 | 1 in 10 | 1 in 9.53 | 4.7% |
| $10 | 1,005,497 | 233,012 | 1 in 9.09 | 1 in 9.34 | — |
| $20 | 91,427 | 20,626 | 1 in 99.99 | 1 in 105.47 | — |
| $25 | 91,405 | 20,881 | 1 in 100.01 | 1 in 104.18 | — |
| $30 | 91,427 | 19,839 | 1 in 99.99 | 1 in 109.65 | — |
| $50 | 45,719 | 10,491 | 1 in 199.95 | 1 in 207.35 | — |
| $100 | 33,951 | 7,388 | 1 in 269.26 | 1 in 294.44 | — |
| $500 | 2,893 | 626 | 1 in 3,159.9 | 1 in 3,474.97 | — |
| $2,500 | 12 | 3 | 1 in 761,800 | 1 in 725,110.18 | 4.82% |
| $500,000 | 3 | 1 | 1 in 3,047,200 | 1 in 2,175,330.54 | 28.61% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scratch-off game price of "$500,000 BLAST"?
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 "$500,000 BLAST"?
The grand prize you can win playing "$500,000 BLAST" is $500,000.
What is the smallest prize you can win playing "$500,000 BLAST"?
The smallest prize for "$500,000 BLAST" is $5.
What were the original odds of winning any prize?
The starting odds of winning any prize are approximately 1 in 1 in 4.02.
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.
- 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 games and half of the top prizes have been claimed, it is estimated that about 50% of the scratch-off games 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 game 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 York lottery scratch-off games, odds, prizes remaining, and tickets remaining?
Games, prizes, and odds for New York scratch-off games are sourced directly from The Official New York Lottery Website.
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