INSTANT TAKE 5
Image Credit: New York State Lottery
Ticket Price: $1
Expected Value (EV): -$0.77
Starting Odds: 1 in 4.69
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 22,359.38
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 817,075.72
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: N/A
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 28,597,650.2 (21.48%)
Total $5,555 Prizes Remaining: 35 out of 95
Total $500 Prizes Remaining: 220 out of 837
Total $100 Prizes Remaining: 1,024 out of 4,179
About "INSTANT TAKE 5" Scratch-Off Game in New York
The "INSTANT TAKE 5" scratch-off game is one of the lottery options available in New York. The price of a ticket is $1.
The Expected Value (EV) of a ticket in INSTANT TAKE 5 is -$0.77, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 4.69.
The odds of winning at least $100 in INSTANT TAKE 5 are 1 in 22,359.38.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 817,075.72.
As of the last update on 10/05/2025 at 08:59AM EDT, approximately 21.48% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in New York's INSTANT TAKE 5 scratch-off game.
Prize Chart for "INSTANT TAKE 5"
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FREE Take 5 FP | 17,670,752 | 3,870,721 | 1 in 2.84 | 1 in 7.39 | — |
| $1 | 5,823,348 | 1,232,573 | 1 in 8.62 | 1 in 23.2 | — |
| $2 | 2,108,426 | 435,675 | 1 in 23.81 | 1 in 65.64 | — |
| $5 | 2,108,478 | 421,039 | 1 in 23.81 | 1 in 67.92 | — |
| $10 | 451,791 | 91,958 | 1 in 111.12 | 1 in 310.99 | — |
| $20 | 200,804 | 40,785 | 1 in 250 | 1 in 701.18 | — |
| $40 | 16,075 | 3,550 | 1 in 3,122.92 | 1 in 8,055.68 | — |
| $100 | 4,179 | 1,024 | 1 in 12,012.68 | 1 in 27,927.39 | — |
| $500 | 837 | 220 | 1 in 59,977.3 | 1 in 129,989.32 | — |
| $5,555 | 95 | 35 | 1 in 528,431.58 | 1 in 817,075.72 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scratch-off game price of "INSTANT TAKE 5"?
Each ticket costs $1, 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 "INSTANT TAKE 5"?
The grand prize you can win playing "INSTANT TAKE 5" is $5,555.
What is the smallest prize you can win playing "INSTANT TAKE 5"?
The smallest prize for "INSTANT TAKE 5" is FREE Take 5 FP.
What were the original odds of winning any prize?
The starting odds of winning any prize are approximately 1 in 1 in 4.69.
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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