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
$236,338
Payout Percentage
14.9%
Total Prizes at Launch
269,563
Total Prizes Remaining
43,356

Ticket Statistics

Total Tickets Printed
1,207,642
Estimated Tickets Remaining
194,234
% Tickets Remaining
16.1%

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 have improved by 55.4% since launch — a dramatic shift in your favor. Among the 12 active $2 games in NH, Electric 8s ranks #9 by expected value. If you're looking for the best value at this price point, also consider Double Match Doubler ($1.31 EV) and Lucky Roll Bonus ($1.31 EV).

Alternative Strategy

Instead of buying one Electric 8s ($2) ticket, consider buying 2x Quick $25's ($1). This combination delivers $1.22 in expected value compared to $1.22 for the single ticket — a 0.6% 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 May 27, 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 194,234 ↑ 55%
$500 80 9 71 11.3% 1 in 15,096 1 in 21,582 ↓ 30%
$200 123 17 106 13.8% 1 in 9,818 1 in 11,426 ↓ 14%
$100 508 69 439 13.6% 1 in 2,377 1 in 2,815 ↓ 16%
$80 505 60 445 11.9% 1 in 2,391 1 in 3,237 ↓ 26%
$50 2,709 339 2,370 12.5% 1 in 446 1 in 573 ↓ 22%
$30 4,045 505 3,540 12.5% 1 in 299 1 in 385 ↓ 22%
$20 12,102 1,581 10,521 13.1% 1 in 100 1 in 123 ↓ 19%
$10 12,048 1,676 10,372 13.9% 1 in 100 1 in 116 ↓ 14%
$5 48,218 7,205 41,013 14.9% 1 in 25 1 in 27 ↓ 7%
$4 36,276 5,553 30,723 15.3% 1 in 33 1 in 35 ↓ 5%
$3 40,196 6,451 33,745 16.0% 1 in 30 1 in 30 ↓ 0.22%
$2 112,749 19,890 92,859 17.6% 1 in 11 1 in 10 ↑ 10%

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

Historical Trends

This section tracks how Electric 8s has performed over time. Daily prize claims, top prize depletion events, and overall prize pool changes are computed by comparing consecutive daily snapshots of remaining prizes at each tier.

Additional Information

Last Updated: May 27, 2026

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