$5,000,000 BLITZ

Game #1671 • NY

$5,000,000 BLITZ - New York Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket

Image source: New York Lottery

Key Statistics

Ticket Price
$20
Top Prize
$20,000
Top Prizes Left
19
Overall Odds
1 in 3.79
Expected ROI
-32.4%
Expected Value
$13.52

Top Prize Status

Original Top Prize
$20,000
Current Top Prize
$20,000
Top Prizes Remaining
19

Top prizes are still available! There are 19 top prize ticket(s) remaining.

Prize Pool Analysis

Total Payout at Launch
$245,097,090
Current Prize Pool
$183,507,080
Payout Percentage
74.9%
Total Prizes at Launch
4,778,448
Total Prizes Remaining
3,581,767

Ticket Statistics

Total Tickets Printed
18,110,317
Estimated Tickets Remaining
13,574,896
% Tickets Remaining
75.0%

Should You Play $5,000,000 BLITZ Right Now?

$5,000,000 BLITZ is a $20 scratch-off. The ROI is -32.4%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $13.52 in prize value. There are 19 of the original 25 top prizes still available. Top prize odds are holding steady with a 1.3% change since launch. Among the 14 active $20 games in New York, $5,000,000 BLITZ ranks #11 by expected value. If you're looking for the best value at this price point, also consider $300,000,000 CASH PAYOUT ($15.05 EV) and WIN EITHER $100 OR $200! ($14.48 EV).

Alternative Strategy

Instead of buying one $5,000,000 BLITZ ($20) ticket, consider buying 20x INSTANT TAKE 5 ($1). This combination delivers $18.65 in expected value compared to $13.52 for the single ticket — a 38.0% improvement. It also gives you a 99.2% chance of winning at least one prize versus 26.4% 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
$20,000 25 19 6 76.0% 1 in 724,413 1 in 714,468 ↑ 1%
$10,000 60 45 15 75.0% 1 in 301,839 1 in 301,664 ↑ 0.06%
$4,000 301 226 75 75.1% 1 in 60,167 1 in 60,066 ↑ 0.17%
$2,000 1,134 867 267 76.5% 1 in 15,970 1 in 15,657 ↑ 2%
$500 23,292 17,421 5,871 74.8% 1 in 778 1 in 779 ↓ 0.22%
$400 18,860 14,124 4,736 74.9% 1 in 960 1 in 961 ↓ 0.09%
$250 4 3 1 75.0% 1 in 4,527,579 1 in 4,524,965 ↑ 0.06%
$200 120,535 89,880 30,655 74.6% 1 in 150 1 in 151 ↓ 0.52%
$100 452,449 338,102 114,347 74.7% 1 in 40 1 in 40 ↓ 0.31%
$80 361,729 270,469 91,260 74.8% 1 in 50 1 in 50 ↓ 0.25%
$50 723,611 542,439 181,172 75.0% 1 in 25 1 in 25 ↑ 0.01%
$40 1,266,718 948,456 318,262 74.9% 1 in 14 1 in 14 ↓ 0.11%
$20 1,809,730 1,359,716 450,014 75.1% 1 in 10 1 in 10 ↑ 0.24%

* 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

Disclaimer: The information provided on this page is for informational purposes only and represents our best effort to accurately reflect the current state of lottery games based on publicly available data. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of this information. Prize availability, odds, and game details may change without notice. Always verify information with the official New York lottery website before making any purchasing decisions. We are not responsible for any losses or damages resulting from reliance on this information.