$1,000,000 GOLD
State: New York
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 01:20PM EDT
Image Credit: New York State Lottery
Ticket Price: $5
Expected Value (EV): -$2.25
Starting Odds: 1 in 4.44
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 204.34
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 397,614.58
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 795,229.16
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 2,385,687.48 (39.55%)
Total $50K Annual Installments Prizes Remaining: 3 out of 4
Total $2,000 Prizes Remaining: 3 out of 8
Total $500 Prizes Remaining: 138 out of 382
About "$1,000,000 GOLD" Scratch-Off Game in New York
The "$1,000,000 GOLD" 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 $1,000,000 GOLD is -$2.25, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 4.44.
The odds of winning at least $100 in $1,000,000 GOLD are 1 in 204.34.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 397,614.58.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 795,229.16.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 01:20PM EDT, approximately 39.55% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in New York's $1,000,000 GOLD scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5 | 542,971 | 221,552 | 1 in 11.11 | 1 in 10.77 | 3.08% |
| $10 | 542,971 | 212,354 | 1 in 11.11 | 1 in 11.23 | -1.12% |
| $15 | 120,626 | 46,134 | 1 in 50.01 | 1 in 51.71 | -3.4% |
| $20 | 60,327 | 23,015 | 1 in 100 | 1 in 103.66 | -3.66% |
| $40 | 60,327 | 22,587 | 1 in 100 | 1 in 105.62 | -5.62% |
| $100 | 30,204 | 11,317 | 1 in 199.73 | 1 in 210.81 | -5.55% |
| $200 | 592 | 214 | 1 in 10,190.37 | 1 in 11,148.07 | -9.4% |
| $500 | 382 | 138 | 1 in 15,792.41 | 1 in 17,287.59 | -9.47% |
| $2,000 | 8 | 3 | 1 in 754,087.5 | 1 in 795,229.16 | -5.46% |
| $50K Annual Installments | 4 | 3 | 1 in 1,508,175 | 1 in 795,229.16 | 47.27% |
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.