BONUS BUCKS
State: New York
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 01:20PM EDT
Image Credit: New York State Lottery
Ticket Price: $10
Expected Value (EV): -$3.57
Starting Odds: 1 in 3.86
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 93.49
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 619,199.74
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 7,739,996.73
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 15,479,993.46 (87.42%)
Total $150K Annual Installments Prizes Remaining: 2 out of 3
Total $5,000 Prizes Remaining: 10 out of 10
Total $2,000 Prizes Remaining: 13 out of 15
About "BONUS BUCKS" Scratch-Off Game in New York
The "BONUS BUCKS" 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 BONUS BUCKS is -$3.57, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 3.86.
The odds of winning at least $100 in BONUS BUCKS are 1 in 93.49.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 619,199.74.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 7,739,996.73.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 01:20PM EDT, approximately 87.42% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in New York's BONUS BUCKS scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10 | 1,947,883 | 1,704,506 | 1 in 9.09 | 1 in 9.08 | 0.09% |
| $20 | 1,416,597 | 1,238,244 | 1 in 12.5 | 1 in 12.5 | -0.01% |
| $30 | 531,287 | 464,212 | 1 in 33.33 | 1 in 33.35 | -0.05% |
| $40 | 354,085 | 309,047 | 1 in 50.01 | 1 in 50.09 | -0.16% |
| $50 | 147,608 | 128,770 | 1 in 119.96 | 1 in 120.21 | -0.21% |
| $100 | 138,096 | 120,507 | 1 in 128.23 | 1 in 128.46 | -0.18% |
| $200 | 36,909 | 32,219 | 1 in 479.76 | 1 in 480.46 | -0.15% |
| $500 | 14,731 | 12,831 | 1 in 1,202.05 | 1 in 1,206.45 | -0.37% |
| $2,000 | 15 | 13 | 1 in 1,180,496.67 | 1 in 1,190,768.73 | -0.87% |
| $5,000 | 10 | 10 | 1 in 1,770,745 | 1 in 1,547,999.35 | 12.58% |
| $150K Annual Installments | 3 | 2 | 1 in 5,902,483.33 | 1 in 7,739,996.73 | -31.13% |
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.