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WIN FOR LIFE

State: New York
Last Updated: 02/24/2026 at 09:59AM EST
WIN FOR LIFE scratch-off game from New York Lottery

Image Credit: New York State Lottery

Ticket Price: $2

Expected Value (EV): -$0.98

Starting Odds: 1 in 3.97

Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 1,105.12

Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 437,742.51

Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 4,888,124.7

Estimated Tickets Remaining: 29,328,748.18 (60.98%)

Total $1,000/WEEK/LIFE Prizes Remaining: 6 out of 10

Total $2,500 Prizes Remaining: 61 out of 100

Total $200 Prizes Remaining: 281 out of 496

About "WIN FOR LIFE" Scratch-Off Game in New York

The "WIN FOR LIFE" scratch-off game is one of the lottery options available in New York. The price of a ticket is $2.

The Expected Value (EV) of a ticket in WIN FOR LIFE is -$0.98, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.

When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 3.97.

The odds of winning at least $100 in WIN FOR LIFE are 1 in 1,105.12.

The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 437,742.51.

For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 4,888,124.7.

As of the last update on 02/24/2026 at 09:59AM EST, approximately 60.98% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in New York's WIN FOR LIFE scratch-off game.

Prize Chart for "WIN FOR LIFE"

PrizeTotal Prizes Prizes Remaining Starting Odds Current Odds Change in Odds
$2 CASH3,402,8942,259,1251 in 14.131 in 12.988.12%
$24,691,7132,795,0841 in 10.251 in 10.49-2.37%
$41,226,464716,5071 in 39.331 in 40.93-4.08%
$51,257,414735,3041 in 38.251 in 39.89-4.28%
$10664,384383,6381 in 72.41 in 76.45-5.59%
$15247,475141,5501 in 194.331 in 207.2-6.62%
$20384,776219,7261 in 1251 in 133.48-6.78%
$40192,388110,1211 in 1251 in 266.33-113.07%
$10046,09426,1911 in 1,043.451 in 1,119.8-7.32%
$2004962811 in 96,969.761 in 104,372.77-7.63%
$2,500100611 in 480,9701 in 480,799.150.04%
$1,000/WEEK/LIFE1061 in 4,809,7001 in 4,888,124.7-1.63%
Prize: $2 CASH
Total Prizes: 3,402,894
Prizes Remaining: 2,259,125
Starting Odds: 1 in 14.13
Current Odds: 1 in 12.98
Change in Odds: 8.12%
Prize: $2
Total Prizes: 4,691,713
Prizes Remaining: 2,795,084
Starting Odds: 1 in 10.25
Current Odds: 1 in 10.49
Change in Odds: -2.37%
Prize: $4
Total Prizes: 1,226,464
Prizes Remaining: 716,507
Starting Odds: 1 in 39.33
Current Odds: 1 in 40.93
Change in Odds: -4.08%
Prize: $5
Total Prizes: 1,257,414
Prizes Remaining: 735,304
Starting Odds: 1 in 38.25
Current Odds: 1 in 39.89
Change in Odds: -4.28%
Prize: $10
Total Prizes: 664,384
Prizes Remaining: 383,638
Starting Odds: 1 in 72.4
Current Odds: 1 in 76.45
Change in Odds: -5.59%
Prize: $15
Total Prizes: 247,475
Prizes Remaining: 141,550
Starting Odds: 1 in 194.33
Current Odds: 1 in 207.2
Change in Odds: -6.62%
Prize: $20
Total Prizes: 384,776
Prizes Remaining: 219,726
Starting Odds: 1 in 125
Current Odds: 1 in 133.48
Change in Odds: -6.78%
Prize: $40
Total Prizes: 192,388
Prizes Remaining: 110,121
Starting Odds: 1 in 125
Current Odds: 1 in 266.33
Change in Odds: -113.07%
Prize: $100
Total Prizes: 46,094
Prizes Remaining: 26,191
Starting Odds: 1 in 1,043.45
Current Odds: 1 in 1,119.8
Change in Odds: -7.32%
Prize: $200
Total Prizes: 496
Prizes Remaining: 281
Starting Odds: 1 in 96,969.76
Current Odds: 1 in 104,372.77
Change in Odds: -7.63%
Prize: $2,500
Total Prizes: 100
Prizes Remaining: 61
Starting Odds: 1 in 480,970
Current Odds: 1 in 480,799.15
Change in Odds: 0.04%
Prize: $1,000/WEEK/LIFE
Total Prizes: 10
Prizes Remaining: 6
Starting Odds: 1 in 4,809,700
Current Odds: 1 in 4,888,124.7
Change in Odds: -1.63%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Scratch-Off Game Price of "WIN FOR LIFE"?

Each ticket costs $2, giving you a chance to win prizes ranging from small amounts to the top jackpot.

What is the Jackpot or Top Prize You Can Win Playing "WIN FOR LIFE"?

The top prize you can win playing WIN FOR LIFE is $1,000/WEEK/LIFE.

What is the Smallest Prize You Can Win Playing "WIN FOR LIFE"?

The smallest prize for WIN FOR LIFE is $2 CASH.

What Were the Original Odds of Winning Any Prize?

The starting odds of winning any prize are approximately 1 in 3.97.

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.
  • Starting Odds: Official odds at launch for winning any prize.
  • Estimated % Tickets Remaining: Based on prizes claimed vs original prize structure.
  • Current Odds to Win Higher Prizes: Likelihood of winning prizes like $100/$1,000/$10,000 using current odds.
  • Current Odds to Win the Top Prize: Probability of winning the top prize adjusted for remaining tickets.
  • Expected Value (EV): Average return per ticket based on prizes remaining.

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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