CASH DROP
State: New York
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 01:20PM EDT
Image Credit: New York State Lottery
Ticket Price: $2
Expected Value (EV): -$0.80
Starting Odds: 1 in 4.81
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 1,299.54
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 385,095.81
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 1,155,287.44
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 2,310,574.89 (23.48%)
Total $25,000 Prizes Remaining: 2 out of 8
Total $2,500 Prizes Remaining: 4 out of 20
Total $500 Prizes Remaining: 51 out of 211
About "CASH DROP" Scratch-Off Game in New York
The "CASH DROP" scratch-off game is one of the lottery options available in New York. The price of a ticket is $2.
The Expected Value (EV) of a ticket in CASH DROP is -$0.80, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 4.81.
The odds of winning at least $100 in CASH DROP are 1 in 1,299.54.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 385,095.81.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 1,155,287.44.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 01:20PM EDT, approximately 23.48% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in New York's CASH DROP scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2 | 788,052 | 192,730 | 1 in 12.5 | 1 in 11.99 | 4.09% |
| $4 | 512,242 | 121,020 | 1 in 19.23 | 1 in 19.09 | 0.72% |
| $5 | 394,015 | 90,752 | 1 in 25 | 1 in 25.46 | -1.84% |
| $10 | 226,539 | 48,963 | 1 in 43.48 | 1 in 47.19 | -8.53% |
| $20 | 49,238 | 10,745 | 1 in 200.05 | 1 in 215.04 | -7.49% |
| $25 | 49,265 | 10,265 | 1 in 199.94 | 1 in 225.09 | -12.58% |
| $50 | 18,071 | 4,116 | 1 in 545.09 | 1 in 561.36 | -2.99% |
| $100 | 7,184 | 1,500 | 1 in 1,371.14 | 1 in 1,540.38 | -12.34% |
| $250 | 1,020 | 221 | 1 in 9,657.11 | 1 in 10,455.09 | -8.26% |
| $500 | 211 | 51 | 1 in 46,683.65 | 1 in 45,305.39 | 2.95% |
| $2,500 | 20 | 4 | 1 in 492,512.5 | 1 in 577,643.72 | -17.29% |
| $25,000 | 8 | 2 | 1 in 1,231,281.25 | 1 in 1,155,287.44 | 6.17% |
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. 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.