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$500,000 YEAR OF THE HORSE

State: New York
Last Updated: 02/09/2026 at 10:45AM 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): -$1.68

Starting Odds: 1 in 3.98

Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 292.19

Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 172,559.64

Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 1,495,516.84

Estimated Tickets Remaining: 4,486,550.52 (74.28%)

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

Total $3,000 Prizes Remaining: 23 out of 30

Total $300 Prizes Remaining: 1,367 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 -$1.68, 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 292.19.

The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 172,559.64.

For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 1,495,516.84.

As of the last update on 02/09/2026 at 10:45AM EST, approximately 74.28% 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
$5628,828470,3351 in 9.611 in 9.540.74%
$10665,182492,5591 in 9.091 in 9.11-0.21%
$2096,77371,2981 in 62.481 in 62.93-0.72%
$3072,48753,2571 in 83.411 in 84.24-1%
$5033,33224,4701 in 181.391 in 183.35-1.08%
$10019,13213,9621 in 316.021 in 321.34-1.68%
$3001,8801,3671 in 3,216.011 in 3,282.04-2.05%
$3,00030231 in 201,536.671 in 195,067.413.21%
$500,000331 in 2,015,366.671 in 1,495,516.8425.79%
Prize: $5
Total Prizes: 628,828
Prizes Remaining: 470,335
Starting Odds: 1 in 9.61
Current Odds: 1 in 9.54
Change in Odds: 0.74%
Prize: $10
Total Prizes: 665,182
Prizes Remaining: 492,559
Starting Odds: 1 in 9.09
Current Odds: 1 in 9.11
Change in Odds: -0.21%
Prize: $20
Total Prizes: 96,773
Prizes Remaining: 71,298
Starting Odds: 1 in 62.48
Current Odds: 1 in 62.93
Change in Odds: -0.72%
Prize: $30
Total Prizes: 72,487
Prizes Remaining: 53,257
Starting Odds: 1 in 83.41
Current Odds: 1 in 84.24
Change in Odds: -1%
Prize: $50
Total Prizes: 33,332
Prizes Remaining: 24,470
Starting Odds: 1 in 181.39
Current Odds: 1 in 183.35
Change in Odds: -1.08%
Prize: $100
Total Prizes: 19,132
Prizes Remaining: 13,962
Starting Odds: 1 in 316.02
Current Odds: 1 in 321.34
Change in Odds: -1.68%
Prize: $300
Total Prizes: 1,880
Prizes Remaining: 1,367
Starting Odds: 1 in 3,216.01
Current Odds: 1 in 3,282.04
Change in Odds: -2.05%
Prize: $3,000
Total Prizes: 30
Prizes Remaining: 23
Starting Odds: 1 in 201,536.67
Current Odds: 1 in 195,067.41
Change in Odds: 3.21%
Prize: $500,000
Total Prizes: 3
Prizes Remaining: 3
Starting Odds: 1 in 2,015,366.67
Current Odds: 1 in 1,495,516.84
Change in Odds: 25.79%

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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