FESTIVE $500

State: New York

Last Updated: 11/03/2026 at 08:02AM EST

Image Credit: New York State Lottery

Ticket Price: $5

Expected Value (EV): -$1.70

Starting Odds: 1 in 3.92

Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 606.5

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

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

Estimated Tickets Remaining: 4,856,268.48 (100%)

Total $500 Prizes Remaining: 1,564 out of 1,564

Total $100 Prizes Remaining: 6,443 out of 6,443

Total $50 Prizes Remaining: 76,001 out of 76,001

About "FESTIVE $500" Scratch-Off Game in New York

The "FESTIVE $500" 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 FESTIVE $500 is -$1.70, 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 FESTIVE $500 are 1 in 606.5.

As of the last update on 11/03/2026 at 08:02AM EST, approximately 100% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in New York's FESTIVE $500 scratch-off game.

Prize Chart for "FESTIVE $500"

Prize	Total Prizes	Prizes Remaining	Starting Odds	Current Odds	Change in Odds
$5	510,569	510,569	1 in 9.52	1 in 9.51	0.09%
$10	461,960	461,960	1 in 10.53	1 in 10.51	0.17%
$20	182,307	182,307	1 in 26.67	1 in 26.64	0.12%
$50	76,001	76,001	1 in 63.98	1 in 63.9	0.13%
$100	6,443	6,443	1 in 754.65	1 in 753.73	0.12%
$500	1,564	1,564	1 in 3,108.82	1 in 3,105.03	0.12%

Prize: $5

Total Prizes: 510,569

Prizes Remaining: 510,569

Starting Odds: 1 in 9.52

Current Odds: 1 in 9.51

Change in Odds: 0.09%

Prize: $10

Total Prizes: 461,960

Prizes Remaining: 461,960

Starting Odds: 1 in 10.53

Current Odds: 1 in 10.51

Change in Odds: 0.17%

Prize: $20

Total Prizes: 182,307

Prizes Remaining: 182,307

Starting Odds: 1 in 26.67

Current Odds: 1 in 26.64

Change in Odds: 0.12%

Prize: $50

Total Prizes: 76,001

Prizes Remaining: 76,001

Starting Odds: 1 in 63.98

Current Odds: 1 in 63.9

Change in Odds: 0.13%

Prize: $100

Total Prizes: 6,443

Prizes Remaining: 6,443

Starting Odds: 1 in 754.65

Current Odds: 1 in 753.73

Change in Odds: 0.12%

Prize: $500

Total Prizes: 1,564

Prizes Remaining: 1,564

Starting Odds: 1 in 3,108.82

Current Odds: 1 in 3,105.03

Change in Odds: 0.12%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Scratch-Off Game Price of "FESTIVE $500"?

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 "FESTIVE $500"?

The top prize you can win playing FESTIVE $500 is $500.

What is the Smallest Prize You Can Win Playing "FESTIVE $500"?

The smallest prize for FESTIVE $500 is $5.

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.