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$500,000 YEAR OF THE HORSE

State: New York
Last Updated: 02/24/2026 at 09:58AM EST
$500,000 YEAR OF THE HORSE scratch-off game from New York Lottery

Image Credit: New York State Lottery

Ticket Price: $5

Expected Value (EV): -$1.90

Starting Odds: 1 in 3.98

Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 295.44

Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 180,040.91

Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 3,960,899.98

Estimated Tickets Remaining: 3,960,899.98 (65.58%)

Total $500,000 Prizes Remaining: 1 out of 3

Total $3,000 Prizes Remaining: 21 out of 30

Total $300 Prizes Remaining: 1,195 out of 1,880

About "$500,000 YEAR OF THE HORSE" Scratch-Off Game in New York

The "$500,000 YEAR OF THE HORSE" scratch-off game is one of the lottery options available in New York. The price of a ticket is $5.

The Expected Value (EV) of a ticket in $500,000 YEAR OF THE HORSE is -$1.90, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.

When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 3.98.

The odds of winning at least $100 in $500,000 YEAR OF THE HORSE are 1 in 295.44.

The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 180,040.91.

For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 3,960,899.98.

As of the last update on 02/24/2026 at 09:58AM EST, approximately 65.58% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in New York's $500,000 YEAR OF THE HORSE scratch-off game.

Prize Chart for "$500,000 YEAR OF THE HORSE"

PrizeTotal Prizes Prizes Remaining Starting Odds Current Odds Change in Odds
$5628,828416,7591 in 9.611 in 9.51.1%
$10665,182433,9881 in 9.091 in 9.13-0.4%
$2096,77362,8031 in 62.481 in 63.07-0.94%
$3072,48746,7431 in 83.411 in 84.74-1.59%
$5033,33221,5011 in 181.391 in 184.22-1.56%
$10019,13212,1901 in 316.021 in 324.93-2.82%
$3001,8801,1951 in 3,216.011 in 3,314.56-3.06%
$3,00030211 in 201,536.671 in 188,614.286.41%
$500,000311 in 2,015,366.671 in 3,960,899.98-96.53%
Prize: $5
Total Prizes: 628,828
Prizes Remaining: 416,759
Starting Odds: 1 in 9.61
Current Odds: 1 in 9.5
Change in Odds: 1.1%
Prize: $10
Total Prizes: 665,182
Prizes Remaining: 433,988
Starting Odds: 1 in 9.09
Current Odds: 1 in 9.13
Change in Odds: -0.4%
Prize: $20
Total Prizes: 96,773
Prizes Remaining: 62,803
Starting Odds: 1 in 62.48
Current Odds: 1 in 63.07
Change in Odds: -0.94%
Prize: $30
Total Prizes: 72,487
Prizes Remaining: 46,743
Starting Odds: 1 in 83.41
Current Odds: 1 in 84.74
Change in Odds: -1.59%
Prize: $50
Total Prizes: 33,332
Prizes Remaining: 21,501
Starting Odds: 1 in 181.39
Current Odds: 1 in 184.22
Change in Odds: -1.56%
Prize: $100
Total Prizes: 19,132
Prizes Remaining: 12,190
Starting Odds: 1 in 316.02
Current Odds: 1 in 324.93
Change in Odds: -2.82%
Prize: $300
Total Prizes: 1,880
Prizes Remaining: 1,195
Starting Odds: 1 in 3,216.01
Current Odds: 1 in 3,314.56
Change in Odds: -3.06%
Prize: $3,000
Total Prizes: 30
Prizes Remaining: 21
Starting Odds: 1 in 201,536.67
Current Odds: 1 in 188,614.28
Change in Odds: 6.41%
Prize: $500,000
Total Prizes: 3
Prizes Remaining: 1
Starting Odds: 1 in 2,015,366.67
Current Odds: 1 in 3,960,899.98
Change in Odds: -96.53%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Scratch-Off Game Price of "$500,000 YEAR OF THE HORSE"?

Each ticket costs $5, 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 "$500,000 YEAR OF THE HORSE"?

The top prize you can win playing $500,000 YEAR OF THE HORSE is $500,000.

What is the Smallest Prize You Can Win Playing "$500,000 YEAR OF THE HORSE"?

The smallest prize for $500,000 YEAR OF THE HORSE is $5.

What Were the Original Odds of Winning Any Prize?

The starting odds of winning any prize are approximately 1 in 3.98.

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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