WIN FOR LIFE

Game #1453 • NY

WIN FOR LIFE - New York Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket

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Key Statistics

Ticket Price
$2
Top Prize
$2,500
Top Prizes Left
1
Overall Odds
1 in 3.75
Expected ROI
-59.7%
Expected Value
$0.81

Top Prize Status

Original Top Prize
$2,500
Current Top Prize
$2,500
Top Prizes Remaining
1

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

Prize Pool Analysis

Total Payout at Launch
$55,382,116
Current Prize Pool
$4,235,828
Payout Percentage
7.6%
Total Prizes at Launch
12,158,004
Total Prizes Remaining
1,401,132

Ticket Statistics

Total Tickets Printed
45,592,515
Estimated Tickets Remaining
5,254,245
% Tickets Remaining
11.5%

Should You Play WIN FOR LIFE Right Now?

WIN FOR LIFE is a $2 scratch-off. The ROI is -59.7%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $0.81 in prize value. Only 1 of the original 25 top prizes remains — act fast if you're chasing the big one. Top prize odds are holding steady with a -65.3% change since launch. Among the 18 active $2 games in New York, WIN FOR LIFE ranks #16 by expected value. If you're looking for the best value at this price point, also consider CASHWORD DOUBLER ($1.27 EV) and BONUS BLACKJACK ($1.25 EV).

Alternative Strategy

Instead of buying one WIN FOR LIFE ($2) ticket, consider buying 2x INSTANT TAKE 5 ($1). This combination delivers $1.87 in expected value compared to $0.81 for the single ticket — a 131.4% improvement. It also gives you a 38.1% chance of winning at least one prize versus 26.7% 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
$2,500 25 1 24 4.0% 1 in 1,823,701 1 in 5,254,245 ↓ 65%
$200 249 7 242 2.8% 1 in 183,102 1 in 750,606 ↓ 76%
$100 4,750 231 4,519 4.9% 1 in 9,598 1 in 22,746 ↓ 58%
$40 182,380 8,461 173,919 4.6% 1 in 250 1 in 621 ↓ 60%
$20 364,760 14,228 350,532 3.9% 1 in 125 1 in 369 ↓ 66%
$15 182,380 6,682 175,698 3.7% 1 in 250 1 in 786 ↓ 68%
$12 182,380 7,260 175,120 4.0% 1 in 250 1 in 724 ↓ 65%
$10 663,104 31,392 631,712 4.7% 1 in 69 1 in 167 ↓ 59%
$7 267,884 12,393 255,491 4.6% 1 in 170 1 in 424 ↓ 60%
$5 1,288,835 76,264 1,212,571 5.9% 1 in 35 1 in 69 ↓ 49%
$4 1,143,622 64,031 1,079,591 5.6% 1 in 40 1 in 82 ↓ 51%
$2 5,141,930 411,264 4,730,666 8.0% 1 in 9 1 in 13 ↓ 31%
$2 2,735,700 768,917 1,966,783 28.1% 1 in 17 1 in 7 ↑ 144%
$1 5 1 4 20.0% 1 in 9,118,503 1 in 5,254,245 ↑ 74%

* 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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