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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.

LUCKY CASH

Game #1644 • NY

LUCKY CASH - New York Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket

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Key Statistics

Ticket Price
$5
Top Prize
$500,000
Top Prizes Left
0
Overall Odds
1 in 4.13
Expected ROI
-40.7%
Expected Value
$2.96
Game Ends
Jul 1, 2026

Top Prize Status

Original Top Prize
$500,000
Current Top Prize
$500,000
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
$20,329,550
Current Prize Pool
$5,150,675
Payout Percentage
25.3%
Total Prizes at Launch
1,495,627
Total Prizes Remaining
420,640

Ticket Statistics

Total Tickets Printed
6,176,939
Estimated Tickets Remaining
1,737,243
% Tickets Remaining
28.1%

Should You Play LUCKY CASH Right Now?

LUCKY CASH is a $5 scratch-off. The ROI is -40.7%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $2.96 in prize value. All top prizes have been claimed — focus on lower tiers if you're still interested. Among the 27 active $5 games in New York, LUCKY CASH ranks #15 by expected value. If you're looking for the best value at this price point, also consider PLUS THE MONEY ($4.56 EV) and MONEY RUSH ($4.14 EV).

Alternative Strategy

Instead of buying one LUCKY CASH ($5) ticket, consider buying 5x INSTANT TAKE 5 ($1). This combination delivers $4.66 in expected value compared to $2.96 for the single ticket — a 57.3% improvement. It also gives you a 69.9% chance of winning at least one prize versus 24.2% 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
$500,000 3 0 3 0.0% 1 in 2,058,980 N/A → 0%
$2,000 10 3 7 30.0% 1 in 617,694 1 in 579,081 ↑ 7%
$500 648 167 481 25.8% 1 in 9,532 1 in 10,403 ↓ 8%
$200 3,080 804 2,276 26.1% 1 in 2,005 1 in 2,161 ↓ 7%
$100 15,437 4,114 11,323 26.7% 1 in 400 1 in 422 ↓ 5%
$50 65,277 16,915 48,362 25.9% 1 in 95 1 in 103 ↓ 8%
$30 77,205 21,056 56,149 27.3% 1 in 80 1 in 83 ↓ 3%
$15 98,855 27,123 71,732 27.4% 1 in 62 1 in 64 ↓ 2%
$10 617,493 170,482 447,011 27.6% 1 in 10 1 in 10 ↓ 2%
$5 617,619 179,976 437,643 29.1% 1 in 10 1 in 10 ↑ 4%

* 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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