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
6
Overall Odds
1 in 4.12
Expected ROI
-39.3%
Expected Value
$3.04

Top Prize Status

Original Top Prize
$2,500
Current Top Prize
$2,500
Top Prizes Remaining
6

Top prizes are still available! There are 6 top prize ticket(s) remaining.

Prize Pool Analysis

Total Payout at Launch
$43,346,940
Current Prize Pool
$29,458,745
Payout Percentage
68.0%
Total Prizes at Launch
3,442,892
Total Prizes Remaining
2,354,489

Ticket Statistics

Total Tickets Printed
14,184,715
Estimated Tickets Remaining
9,700,494
% Tickets Remaining
68.4%

Should You Play 50Xtra Right Now?

50Xtra is a $5 scratch-off. The ROI is -39.3%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $3.04 in prize value. There are 6 of the original 8 top prizes still available. Top prize odds are holding steady with a 9.6% change since launch. Among the 27 active $5 games in New York, 50Xtra ranks #12 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 50Xtra ($5) ticket, consider buying 5x INSTANT TAKE 5 ($1). This combination delivers $4.66 in expected value compared to $3.04 for the single ticket — a 53.6% 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 April 12, 2026.

Prize Breakdown

Prize Amount Total Prizes Remaining Claimed % Left Original Odds Estimated Odds Change
$2,500 8 6 2 75.0% 1 in 1,773,089 1 in 1,616,749 ↑ 10%
$500 2,378 1,605 773 67.5% 1 in 5,965 1 in 6,044 ↓ 1%
$250 3,430 2,281 1,149 66.5% 1 in 4,135 1 in 4,253 ↓ 3%
$100 70,864 47,909 22,955 67.6% 1 in 200 1 in 202 ↓ 1%
$50 4 3 1 75.0% 1 in 3,546,179 1 in 3,233,498 ↑ 10%
$50 141,736 95,634 46,102 67.5% 1 in 100 1 in 101 ↓ 1%
$20 141,736 95,826 45,910 67.6% 1 in 100 1 in 101 ↓ 1%
$15 248,052 167,659 80,393 67.6% 1 in 57 1 in 58 ↓ 1%
$10 1,275,624 869,802 405,822 68.2% 1 in 11 1 in 11 ↓ 0.29%
$5 1,559,060 1,073,764 485,296 68.9% 1 in 9 1 in 9 ↑ 0.71%

* 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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