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All Top Prizes Have Been Claimed

This game no longer has any top prize tickets available. While you can still win smaller prizes, the largest prizes have all been claimed.

IT TAKES 2

Game #1573 • NY

IT TAKES 2 - New York Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket

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Key Statistics

Ticket Price
$2
Top Prize
$25,000
Top Prizes Left
0
Overall Odds
1 in 4.87
Expected ROI
-43.7%
Expected Value
$1.13
Game Ends
Aug 13, 2026

Top Prize Status

Original Top Prize
$25,000
Current Top Prize
$25,000
Top Prizes Remaining
0

All top prize tickets have been claimed. The highest-value prizes are no longer available.

Prize Pool Analysis

Total Payout at Launch
$12,338,348
Current Prize Pool
$1,716,953
Payout Percentage
13.9%
Total Prizes at Launch
2,023,666
Total Prizes Remaining
312,853

Ticket Statistics

Total Tickets Printed
9,855,253
Estimated Tickets Remaining
1,523,594
% Tickets Remaining
15.5%

Should You Play IT TAKES 2 Right Now?

IT TAKES 2 is a $2 scratch-off. The ROI is -43.7%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $1.13 in prize value. All top prizes have been claimed — focus on lower tiers if you're still interested. Among the 18 active $2 games in New York, IT TAKES 2 ranks #13 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 IT TAKES 2 ($2) ticket, consider buying 2x INSTANT TAKE 5 ($1). This combination delivers $1.87 in expected value compared to $1.13 for the single ticket — a 65.5% improvement. It also gives you a 38.1% chance of winning at least one prize versus 20.5% with the single ticket.

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
$25,000 10 0 10 0.0% 1 in 985,525 N/A → 0%
$2,000 580 84 496 14.5% 1 in 16,992 1 in 18,138 ↓ 6%
$400 1,035 132 903 12.8% 1 in 9,522 1 in 11,542 ↓ 18%
$200 1,966 257 1,709 13.1% 1 in 5,013 1 in 5,928 ↓ 15%
$80 12,337 1,477 10,860 12.0% 1 in 799 1 in 1,032 ↓ 23%
$40 16,379 2,000 14,379 12.2% 1 in 602 1 in 762 ↓ 21%
$20 59,201 7,678 51,523 13.0% 1 in 166 1 in 198 ↓ 16%
$10 197,185 26,606 170,579 13.5% 1 in 50 1 in 57 ↓ 13%
$5 354,906 52,905 302,001 14.9% 1 in 28 1 in 29 ↓ 4%
$4 394,247 59,510 334,737 15.1% 1 in 25 1 in 26 ↓ 2%
$2 985,820 162,204 823,616 16.5% 1 in 10 1 in 9 ↑ 6%

* 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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