$50 OR $100
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Ticket Price: $10
Expected Value (EV): -$3.17
Starting Odds: 1 in 8.33
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 60.77
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: N/A
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: N/A
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 134,362.9 (2.18%)
About "$50 OR $100" Scratch-Off Game in New York
The "$50 OR $100" 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 $50 OR $100 is -$3.17, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 8.33.
The odds of winning at least $100 in $50 OR $100 are 1 in 60.77.
As of the last update on 09/09/2025 at 07:39AM EDT, approximately 2.18% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in New York's $50 OR $100 scratch-off game.
Prize Chart for "$50 OR $100"
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50 | 617,935 | 13,919 | 1 in 10 | 1 in 9.65 | 3.47% |
| $100 | 123,659 | 2,211 | 1 in 49.98 | 1 in 60.77 | -21.59% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ticket price of "$50 OR $100?"
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 "$50 OR $100?"
The grand prize you can win playing "$50 OR $100" is $100.
What is the smallest prize you can win playing "$50 OR $100?"
The smallest prize for "$50 OR $100" is $50.
What were the original odds of winning any prize?
The starting odds of winning any prize are approximately 1 in 1 in 8.33.
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.
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