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$500,000 YEAR OF THE HORSE

State: New York
Last Updated: 04/10/2026 at 10:09AM EDT
$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): -$1.86

Starting Odds: 1 in 3.98

Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 307.01

Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 177,736.57

Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 2,488,311.92

Estimated Tickets Remaining: 2,488,311.92 (41.2%)

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

Total $3,000 Prizes Remaining: 13 out of 30

Total $300 Prizes Remaining: 726 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 -$1.86, 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 307.01.

The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 177,736.57.

For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 2,488,311.92.

As of the last update on 04/10/2026 at 10:09AM EDT, approximately 41.2% 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
$5628,828266,1751 in 9.611 in 9.352.72%
$10665,182270,3701 in 9.091 in 9.2-1.25%
$2096,77338,8571 in 62.481 in 64.04-2.49%
$3072,48728,4231 in 83.411 in 87.55-4.96%
$5033,33213,2741 in 181.391 in 187.46-3.35%
$10019,1327,3651 in 316.021 in 337.86-6.91%
$3001,8807261 in 3,216.011 in 3,427.43-6.57%
$3,00030131 in 201,536.671 in 191,408.615.03%
$500,000311 in 2,015,366.671 in 2,488,311.92-23.47%
Prize: $5
Total Prizes: 628,828
Prizes Remaining: 266,175
Starting Odds: 1 in 9.61
Current Odds: 1 in 9.35
Change in Odds: 2.72%
Prize: $10
Total Prizes: 665,182
Prizes Remaining: 270,370
Starting Odds: 1 in 9.09
Current Odds: 1 in 9.2
Change in Odds: -1.25%
Prize: $20
Total Prizes: 96,773
Prizes Remaining: 38,857
Starting Odds: 1 in 62.48
Current Odds: 1 in 64.04
Change in Odds: -2.49%
Prize: $30
Total Prizes: 72,487
Prizes Remaining: 28,423
Starting Odds: 1 in 83.41
Current Odds: 1 in 87.55
Change in Odds: -4.96%
Prize: $50
Total Prizes: 33,332
Prizes Remaining: 13,274
Starting Odds: 1 in 181.39
Current Odds: 1 in 187.46
Change in Odds: -3.35%
Prize: $100
Total Prizes: 19,132
Prizes Remaining: 7,365
Starting Odds: 1 in 316.02
Current Odds: 1 in 337.86
Change in Odds: -6.91%
Prize: $300
Total Prizes: 1,880
Prizes Remaining: 726
Starting Odds: 1 in 3,216.01
Current Odds: 1 in 3,427.43
Change in Odds: -6.57%
Prize: $3,000
Total Prizes: 30
Prizes Remaining: 13
Starting Odds: 1 in 201,536.67
Current Odds: 1 in 191,408.61
Change in Odds: 5.03%
Prize: $500,000
Total Prizes: 3
Prizes Remaining: 1
Starting Odds: 1 in 2,015,366.67
Current Odds: 1 in 2,488,311.92
Change in Odds: -23.47%

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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