$1,000,000 GOLD

Game #1655 • NY

$1,000,000 GOLD - New York Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket

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Key Statistics

Ticket Price
$5
Top Prize
$2,000
Top Prizes Left
1
Overall Odds
1 in 4.44
Expected ROI
-51.5%
Expected Value
$2.43
Game Ends
Feb 6, 2027

Top Prize Status

Original Top Prize
$2,000
Current Top Prize
$2,000
Top Prizes Remaining
1

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

Prize Pool Analysis

Total Payout at Launch
$16,919,575
Current Prize Pool
$1,046,725
Payout Percentage
6.2%
Total Prizes at Launch
1,358,412
Total Prizes Remaining
97,216

Ticket Statistics

Total Tickets Printed
6,031,349
Estimated Tickets Remaining
431,639
% Tickets Remaining
7.2%

Should You Play $1,000,000 GOLD Right Now?

$1,000,000 GOLD is a $5 scratch-off. The ROI is -51.5%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $2.43 in prize value. Only 1 of the original 8 top prizes remains — act fast if you're chasing the big one. Top prize odds have improved by 74.7% since launch — a dramatic shift in your favor. Among the 27 active $5 games in New York, $1,000,000 GOLD ranks #27 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 $1,000,000 GOLD ($5) ticket, consider buying 5x INSTANT TAKE 5 ($1). This combination delivers $4.66 in expected value compared to $2.43 for the single ticket — a 92.3% improvement. It also gives you a 69.9% chance of winning at least one prize versus 22.5% 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
$2,000 8 1 7 12.5% 1 in 753,919 1 in 431,639 ↑ 75%
$500 382 21 361 5.5% 1 in 15,789 1 in 20,554 ↓ 23%
$200 592 25 567 4.2% 1 in 10,188 1 in 17,266 ↓ 41%
$100 30,204 1,546 28,658 5.1% 1 in 200 1 in 279 ↓ 28%
$50 4 2 2 50.0% 1 in 1,507,837 1 in 215,820 ↑ 599%
$40 60,327 2,870 57,457 4.8% 1 in 100 1 in 150 ↓ 34%
$20 60,327 3,370 56,957 5.6% 1 in 100 1 in 128 ↓ 22%
$15 120,626 6,482 114,144 5.4% 1 in 50 1 in 67 ↓ 25%
$10 542,971 36,120 506,851 6.7% 1 in 11 1 in 12 ↓ 7%
$5 542,971 46,779 496,192 8.6% 1 in 11 1 in 9 ↑ 20%

* 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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