Electric 8s

Game #1640 • NH

Electric 8s - New Hampshire Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket

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Key Statistics

Ticket Price
$2
Top Prize
$18,888
Top Prizes Left
1
Overall Odds
1 in 4.48
Expected ROI
-39.2%
Expected Value
$1.22
Weeks in Market
82

Top Prize Status

Original Top Prize
$18,888
Current Top Prize
$18,888
Top Prizes Remaining
1

Top prizes are still available! There are 1 top prize ticket(s) remaining.

Prize Pool Analysis

Total Payout at Launch
$1,582,952
Current Prize Pool
$269,828
Payout Percentage
17.0%
Total Prizes at Launch
269,563
Total Prizes Remaining
49,548

Ticket Statistics

Total Tickets Printed
1,207,642
Estimated Tickets Remaining
221,974
% Tickets Remaining
18.4%

Should You Play Electric 8s Right Now?

Electric 8s is a $2 scratch-off that has been on the market for 82 weeks. The ROI is -39.2%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $1.22 in prize value. Only 1 of the original 4 top prizes remains — act fast if you're chasing the big one. Top prize odds are holding steady with a 36.0% change since launch. Among the 17 active $2 games in NH, Electric 8s ranks #13 by expected value. If you're looking for the best value at this price point, also consider Scratch and Match ($1.63 EV) and Money Vault Multiplier ($1.34 EV).

Alternative Strategy

Instead of buying one Electric 8s ($2) ticket, consider buying 2x Quick $25's ($1). This combination delivers $1.23 in expected value compared to $1.22 for the single ticket — a 1.4% improvement. It also gives you a 37.7% chance of winning at least one prize versus 22.3% with the single ticket. Play responsibly — lottery games are for entertainment.

Analysis based on current remaining prizes and our ROI model. Updated April 12, 2026.

Prize Breakdown

Prize Amount Total Prizes Remaining Claimed % Left Original Odds Estimated Odds Change
$18,888 4 1 3 25.0% 1 in 301,911 1 in 221,974 ↑ 36%
$500 80 10 70 12.5% 1 in 15,096 1 in 22,197 ↓ 32%
$200 123 19 104 15.4% 1 in 9,818 1 in 11,683 ↓ 16%
$100 508 79 429 15.6% 1 in 2,377 1 in 2,810 ↓ 15%
$80 505 67 438 13.3% 1 in 2,391 1 in 3,313 ↓ 28%
$50 2,709 391 2,318 14.4% 1 in 446 1 in 568 ↓ 21%
$30 4,045 599 3,446 14.8% 1 in 299 1 in 371 ↓ 19%
$20 12,102 1,874 10,228 15.5% 1 in 100 1 in 118 ↓ 16%
$10 12,048 1,956 10,092 16.2% 1 in 100 1 in 113 ↓ 12%
$5 48,218 8,322 39,896 17.3% 1 in 25 1 in 27 ↓ 6%
$4 36,276 6,436 29,840 17.7% 1 in 33 1 in 34 ↓ 3%
$3 40,196 7,378 32,818 18.4% 1 in 30 1 in 30 ↓ 0.14%
$2 112,749 22,416 90,333 19.9% 1 in 11 1 in 10 ↑ 8%

* Original odds based on total tickets printed. Estimated odds calculated from remaining tickets and prizes. Positive change (↑) means better odds now than at launch.

Additional Information

Last Updated: April 12, 2026

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