
$10,000 A WEEK FOR LIFE

Image Credit: New York State Lottery
Ticket Price: $20
Expected Value (EV): -$6.78
Starting Odds: 1 in 3.74
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 26.35
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 21,560.27
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 89,435.17
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 4,829,499.4 (19.77%)
Total $10K/Wk/Life Prizes Remaining: 0 out of 3
Total $10,000 Prizes Remaining: 54 out of 261
Total $2,500 Prizes Remaining: 170 out of 829
About "$10,000 A WEEK FOR LIFE" Scratch-Off Game in New York
The "$10,000 A WEEK FOR LIFE" scratch-off game is one of the lottery options available in New York. The price of a ticket is $20.
The Expected Value (EV) of a ticket in $10,000 A WEEK FOR LIFE is -$6.78, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 3.74.
The odds of winning at least $100 in $10,000 A WEEK FOR LIFE are 1 in 26.35.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 21,560.27.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 89,435.17.
As of the last update on 11/03/2025 at 08:21AM EST, approximately 19.77% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in New York's $10,000 A WEEK FOR LIFE scratch-off game.
Prize Chart for "$10,000 A WEEK FOR LIFE"
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $20 | 2,440,825 | 492,607 | 1 in 10 | 1 in 9.8 | 1.96% | 
| $40 | 1,855,077 | 362,504 | 1 in 13.16 | 1 in 13.32 | -1.24% | 
| $50 | 1,269,564 | 252,891 | 1 in 19.23 | 1 in 19.1 | 0.69% | 
| $100 | 683,572 | 129,293 | 1 in 35.71 | 1 in 37.35 | -4.6% | 
| $200 | 243,944 | 46,517 | 1 in 100.07 | 1 in 103.82 | -3.75% | 
| $500 | 38,187 | 7,274 | 1 in 639.26 | 1 in 663.94 | -3.86% | 
| $2,500 | 829 | 170 | 1 in 29,446.8 | 1 in 28,408.82 | 3.52% | 
| $10,000 | 261 | 54 | 1 in 93,530.27 | 1 in 89,435.17 | 4.38% | 
| $10K/Wk/Life | 3 | 0 | 1 in 8,137,133.33 | — | 0% | 
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scratch-off game price of "$10,000 A WEEK FOR LIFE"?
Each ticket costs $20, 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 "$10,000 A WEEK FOR LIFE"?
The grand prize you can win playing "$10,000 A WEEK FOR LIFE" is $10K/Wk/Life.
What is the smallest prize you can win playing "$10,000 A WEEK FOR LIFE"?
The smallest prize for "$10,000 A WEEK FOR LIFE" is $20.
What were the original odds of winning any prize?
The starting odds of winning any prize are approximately 1 in 1 in 3.74.
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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