$50 OR $100

State: New York

Last Updated: 12/19/2025 at 08:26AM EST

Image Credit: New York State Lottery

Ticket Price: $10

Expected Value (EV): -$3.20

Starting Odds: 1 in 8.33

Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 62.81

Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: N/A

Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: N/A

Estimated Tickets Remaining: 121,476.39 (1.97%)

About "$50 OR $100" Scratch-Off Game in New York

The "$50 OR $100" 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 $50 OR $100 is -$3.20, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.

When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 8.33.

The odds of winning at least $100 in $50 OR $100 are 1 in 62.81.

As of the last update on 12/19/2025 at 08:26AM EST, approximately 1.97% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in New York's $50 OR $100 scratch-off game.

Prize Chart for "$50 OR $100"

Prize	Total Prizes	Prizes Remaining	Starting Odds	Current Odds	Change in Odds
$50	617,935	12,649	1 in 10	1 in 9.6	3.96%
$100	123,659	1,934	1 in 49.98	1 in 62.81	-25.67%

Prize: $50

Total Prizes: 617,935

Prizes Remaining: 12,649

Starting Odds: 1 in 10

Current Odds: 1 in 9.6

Change in Odds: 3.96%

Prize: $100

Total Prizes: 123,659

Prizes Remaining: 1,934

Starting Odds: 1 in 49.98

Current Odds: 1 in 62.81

Change in Odds: -25.67%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Scratch-Off Game Price of "$50 OR $100"?

Each ticket costs $10, 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 "$50 OR $100"?

The top prize you can win playing $50 OR $100 is $100.

What is the Smallest Prize You Can Win Playing "$50 OR $100"?

The smallest prize for $50 OR $100 is $50.

What Were the Original Odds of Winning Any Prize?

The starting odds of winning any prize are approximately 1 in 8.33.

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.