50Xtra

Game #1685 • NY

50Xtra - New York Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket

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Key Statistics

Ticket Price
$5
Top Prize
$2,500
Top Prizes Left
4
Overall Odds
1 in 4.12
Expected ROI
-39.6%
Expected Value
$3.02

Top Prize Status

Original Top Prize
$2,500
Current Top Prize
$2,500
Top Prizes Remaining
4

Top prizes are still available! There are 4 top prize ticket(s) remaining.

Prize Pool Analysis

Total Payout at Launch
$43,346,940
Current Prize Pool
$21,825,445
Payout Percentage
50.4%
Total Prizes at Launch
3,442,892
Total Prizes Remaining
1,754,662

Ticket Statistics

Total Tickets Printed
14,184,715
Estimated Tickets Remaining
7,229,207
% Tickets Remaining
51.0%

Should You Play 50Xtra Right Now?

50Xtra is a $5 scratch-off. The ROI is -39.6%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $3.02 in prize value. There are 4 of the original 8 top prizes still available. Top prize odds are holding steady with a -2.0% change since launch. Among the 25 active $5 games in New York, 50Xtra ranks #9 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 ($4.15 EV).

Alternative Strategy

Instead of buying one 50Xtra ($5) ticket, consider buying 5x INSTANT TAKE 5 ($1). This combination delivers $4.66 in expected value compared to $3.02 for the single ticket — a 54.5% improvement. It also gives you a 69.9% chance of winning at least one prize versus 24.3% with the single ticket. Play responsibly — lottery games are for entertainment.

Analysis based on current remaining prizes and our ROI model. Updated May 27, 2026.

Prize Breakdown

Prize Amount Total Prizes Remaining Claimed % Left Original Odds Estimated Odds Change
$2,500 8 4 4 50.0% 1 in 1,773,089 1 in 1,807,302 ↓ 2%
$500 2,378 1,163 1,215 48.9% 1 in 5,965 1 in 6,216 ↓ 4%
$250 3,430 1,664 1,766 48.5% 1 in 4,135 1 in 4,344 ↓ 5%
$100 70,864 35,353 35,511 49.9% 1 in 200 1 in 204 ↓ 2%
$50 4 2 2 50.0% 1 in 3,546,179 1 in 3,614,604 ↓ 2%
$50 141,736 70,495 71,241 49.7% 1 in 100 1 in 103 ↓ 2%
$20 141,736 70,745 70,991 49.9% 1 in 100 1 in 102 ↓ 2%
$15 248,052 123,697 124,355 49.9% 1 in 57 1 in 58 ↓ 2%
$10 1,275,624 645,949 629,675 50.6% 1 in 11 1 in 11 ↓ 0.64%
$5 1,559,060 805,590 753,470 51.7% 1 in 9 1 in 9 ↑ 1%

* Original odds based on total tickets printed. Estimated odds calculated from remaining tickets and prizes. Positive change (↑) means better odds now than at launch.

Historical Trends

This section tracks how 50Xtra has performed over time. Daily prize claims, top prize depletion events, and overall prize pool changes are computed by comparing consecutive daily snapshots of remaining prizes at each tier.

Additional Information

Last Updated: May 27, 2026

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