SHOW ME $500
Image Credit: New York State Lottery
Ticket Price: $10
Expected Value (EV): -$3.61
Starting Odds: 1 in 4.17
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 113.18
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: N/A
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: N/A
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 1,348,098.45 (7.47%)
Total $500 Prizes Remaining: 2,915 out of 42,396
Total $100 Prizes Remaining: 8,996 out of 135,168
Total $50 Prizes Remaining: 41,320 out of 631,438
About "SHOW ME $500" Scratch-Off Game in New York
The "SHOW ME $500" scratch-off game is one of the lottery options available in New York. The price of a ticket is $10.
The Expected Value (EV) of a ticket in SHOW ME $500 is -$3.61, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 4.17.
The odds of winning at least $100 in SHOW ME $500 are 1 in 113.18.
As of the last update on 10/05/2025 at 09:00AM EDT, approximately 7.47% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in New York's SHOW ME $500 scratch-off game.
Prize Chart for "SHOW ME $500"
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10 | 1,984,478 | 164,277 | 1 in 9.09 | 1 in 8.21 | 9.72% |
| $20 | 902,098 | 62,549 | 1 in 20 | 1 in 21.55 | — |
| $30 | 631,392 | 43,228 | 1 in 28.57 | 1 in 31.19 | — |
| $50 | 631,438 | 41,320 | 1 in 28.57 | 1 in 32.63 | — |
| $100 | 135,168 | 8,996 | 1 in 133.47 | 1 in 149.86 | — |
| $500 | 42,396 | 2,915 | 1 in 685.03 | 1 in 462.47 | 32.49% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scratch-off game price of "SHOW ME $500"?
Each ticket costs $10, 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 "SHOW ME $500"?
The grand prize you can win playing "SHOW ME $500" is $500.
What is the smallest prize you can win playing "SHOW ME $500"?
The smallest prize for "SHOW ME $500" is $10.
What were the original odds of winning any prize?
The starting odds of winning any prize are approximately 1 in 1 in 4.17.
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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