WIN $250
Image Credit: New York State Lottery
Ticket Price: $5
Expected Value (EV): -$2.12
Starting Odds: 1 in 4.38
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 228.29
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: N/A
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: N/A
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 687,375.3 (7.52%)
Total $250 Prizes Remaining: 946 out of 18,340
Total $100 Prizes Remaining: 2,065 out of 36,601
Total $50 Prizes Remaining: 5,587 out of 91,347
About "WIN $250" Scratch-Off Game in New York
The "WIN $250" 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 WIN $250 is -$2.12, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 4.38.
The odds of winning at least $100 in WIN $250 are 1 in 228.29.
As of the last update on 10/05/2025 at 09:00AM EDT, approximately 7.52% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in New York's WIN $250 scratch-off game.
Prize Chart for "WIN $250"
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5 | 776,378 | 67,674 | 1 in 11.77 | 1 in 10.16 | 13.7% |
| $10 | 913,440 | 65,020 | 1 in 10 | 1 in 10.57 | — |
| $15 | 137,074 | 8,765 | 1 in 66.64 | 1 in 78.42 | — |
| $20 | 114,152 | 6,878 | 1 in 80.02 | 1 in 99.94 | — |
| $50 | 91,347 | 5,587 | 1 in 100 | 1 in 123.03 | — |
| $100 | 36,601 | 2,065 | 1 in 249.57 | 1 in 332.87 | — |
| $250 | 18,340 | 946 | 1 in 498.06 | 1 in 726.61 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scratch-off game price of "WIN $250"?
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 "WIN $250"?
The grand prize you can win playing "WIN $250" is $250.
What is the smallest prize you can win playing "WIN $250"?
The smallest prize for "WIN $250" is $5.
What were the original odds of winning any prize?
The starting odds of winning any prize are approximately 1 in 1 in 4.38.
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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