$500,000 MATCH TO WIN
Image Credit: New York State Lottery
Ticket Price: $5
Expected Value (EV): -$1.79
Starting Odds: 1 in 4.16
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 281.48
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 471,620.24
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 1,886,480.96
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 1,886,480.96 (31.59%)
Total $500,000 Prizes Remaining: 1 out of 3
Total $2,000 Prizes Remaining: 3 out of 10
Total $500 Prizes Remaining: 182 out of 618
About "$500,000 MATCH TO WIN" Scratch-Off Game in New York
The "$500,000 MATCH TO WIN" 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 $500,000 MATCH TO WIN is -$1.79, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 4.16.
The odds of winning at least $100 in $500,000 MATCH TO WIN are 1 in 281.48.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 471,620.24.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 1,886,480.96.
As of the last update on 10/05/2025 at 08:59AM EDT, approximately 31.59% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in New York's $500,000 MATCH TO WIN scratch-off game.
Prize Chart for "$500,000 MATCH TO WIN"
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5 | 597,582 | 192,521 | 1 in 10 | 1 in 9.8 | 2.01% |
| $10 | 597,539 | 187,771 | 1 in 10 | 1 in 10.05 | — |
| $15 | 95,644 | 29,403 | 1 in 62.48 | 1 in 64.16 | — |
| $20 | 47,836 | 14,527 | 1 in 124.93 | 1 in 129.86 | — |
| $50 | 74,709 | 22,557 | 1 in 79.99 | 1 in 83.63 | — |
| $100 | 18,169 | 5,463 | 1 in 328.92 | 1 in 345.32 | — |
| $200 | 3,496 | 1,053 | 1 in 1,709.41 | 1 in 1,791.53 | — |
| $500 | 618 | 182 | 1 in 9,670.06 | 1 in 10,365.28 | — |
| $2,000 | 10 | 3 | 1 in 597,610 | 1 in 628,826.99 | — |
| $500,000 | 3 | 1 | 1 in 1,992,033.33 | 1 in 1,886,480.96 | 5.3% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scratch-off game price of "$500,000 MATCH TO WIN"?
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 "$500,000 MATCH TO WIN"?
The grand prize you can win playing "$500,000 MATCH TO WIN" is $500,000.
What is the smallest prize you can win playing "$500,000 MATCH TO WIN"?
The smallest prize for "$500,000 MATCH TO WIN" is $5.
What were the original odds of winning any prize?
The starting odds of winning any prize are approximately 1 in 1 in 4.16.
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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