UNLOCK IT!

State: New York
Last Updated: 06/05/2026 at 11:08AM EDT
UNLOCK IT! scratch-off game from New York Lottery

Image Credit: New York State Lottery

Ticket Price: $3

Expected Value (EV): -$1.18

Starting Odds: 1 in 3.92

Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 1,676.96

Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 2,699,907.84

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

Estimated Tickets Remaining: 2,699,907.84 (23.55%)

Total $60,000 Prizes Remaining: 0 out of 4

Total $3,000 Prizes Remaining: 1 out of 10

Total $500 Prizes Remaining: 87 out of 387

About "UNLOCK IT!" Scratch-Off Game in New York

The "UNLOCK IT!" scratch-off game is one of the lottery options available in New York. The price of a ticket is $3.

The Expected Value (EV) of a ticket in UNLOCK IT! is -$1.18, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.

When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 3.92.

The odds of winning at least $100 in UNLOCK IT! are 1 in 1,676.96.

The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 2,699,907.84.

As of the last update on 06/05/2026 at 11:08AM EDT, approximately 23.55% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in New York's UNLOCK IT! scratch-off game.

Prize Chart for "UNLOCK IT!"

PrizeTotal Prizes Prizes Remaining Starting Odds Current Odds Change in Odds
$31,261,414302,9821 in 9.091 in 8.911.97%
$5917,240216,2041 in 12.51 in 12.490.1%
$6229,27254,2611 in 50.011 in 49.760.5%
$10114,66226,1971 in 1001 in 103.06-3.06%
$15114,66225,7881 in 1001 in 104.7-4.7%
$20160,49635,2301 in 71.441 in 76.64-7.27%
$2568,82815,2591 in 166.591 in 176.94-6.21%
$5038,9208,7111 in 294.611 in 309.94-5.2%
$7511,4722,5101 in 999.491 in 1,075.66-7.62%
$1005,7501,2691 in 1,994.121 in 2,127.59-6.69%
$2501,1582531 in 9,901.731 in 10,671.57-7.77%
$500387871 in 29,628.421 in 31,033.42-4.74%
$3,0001011 in 1,146,6201 in 2,699,907.84-135.47%
$60,000401 in 2,866,5500%
Prize: $3
Total Prizes: 1,261,414
Prizes Remaining: 302,982
Starting Odds: 1 in 9.09
Current Odds: 1 in 8.91
Change in Odds: 1.97%
Prize: $5
Total Prizes: 917,240
Prizes Remaining: 216,204
Starting Odds: 1 in 12.5
Current Odds: 1 in 12.49
Change in Odds: 0.1%
Prize: $6
Total Prizes: 229,272
Prizes Remaining: 54,261
Starting Odds: 1 in 50.01
Current Odds: 1 in 49.76
Change in Odds: 0.5%
Prize: $10
Total Prizes: 114,662
Prizes Remaining: 26,197
Starting Odds: 1 in 100
Current Odds: 1 in 103.06
Change in Odds: -3.06%
Prize: $15
Total Prizes: 114,662
Prizes Remaining: 25,788
Starting Odds: 1 in 100
Current Odds: 1 in 104.7
Change in Odds: -4.7%
Prize: $20
Total Prizes: 160,496
Prizes Remaining: 35,230
Starting Odds: 1 in 71.44
Current Odds: 1 in 76.64
Change in Odds: -7.27%
Prize: $25
Total Prizes: 68,828
Prizes Remaining: 15,259
Starting Odds: 1 in 166.59
Current Odds: 1 in 176.94
Change in Odds: -6.21%
Prize: $50
Total Prizes: 38,920
Prizes Remaining: 8,711
Starting Odds: 1 in 294.61
Current Odds: 1 in 309.94
Change in Odds: -5.2%
Prize: $75
Total Prizes: 11,472
Prizes Remaining: 2,510
Starting Odds: 1 in 999.49
Current Odds: 1 in 1,075.66
Change in Odds: -7.62%
Prize: $100
Total Prizes: 5,750
Prizes Remaining: 1,269
Starting Odds: 1 in 1,994.12
Current Odds: 1 in 2,127.59
Change in Odds: -6.69%
Prize: $250
Total Prizes: 1,158
Prizes Remaining: 253
Starting Odds: 1 in 9,901.73
Current Odds: 1 in 10,671.57
Change in Odds: -7.77%
Prize: $500
Total Prizes: 387
Prizes Remaining: 87
Starting Odds: 1 in 29,628.42
Current Odds: 1 in 31,033.42
Change in Odds: -4.74%
Prize: $3,000
Total Prizes: 10
Prizes Remaining: 1
Starting Odds: 1 in 1,146,620
Current Odds: 1 in 2,699,907.84
Change in Odds: -135.47%
Prize: $60,000
Total Prizes: 4
Prizes Remaining: 0
Starting Odds: 1 in 2,866,550
Current Odds:
Change in Odds: 0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Scratch-Off Game Price of "UNLOCK IT!"?

Each ticket costs $3, 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 "UNLOCK IT!"?

The top prize you can win playing UNLOCK IT! is $60,000.

What is the Smallest Prize You Can Win Playing "UNLOCK IT!"?

The smallest prize for UNLOCK IT! is $3.

What Were the Original Odds of Winning Any Prize?

The starting odds of winning any prize are approximately 1 in 3.92.

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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