$5,000 Festive Frenzy

Game #1947 • NJ

$5,000 Festive Frenzy - New Jersey Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket

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Key Statistics

Ticket Price
$20
Top Prize
$5,000
Top Prizes Left
26
Overall Odds
1 in 3.89
Expected ROI
-37.7%
Expected Value
$12.46
Weeks in Market
23

Top Prize Status

Original Top Prize
$5,000
Current Top Prize
$5,000
Top Prizes Remaining
26

Top prizes are still available! There are 26 top prize ticket(s) remaining.

Prize Pool Analysis

Total Payout at Launch
$23,851,870
Current Prize Pool
$3,059,130
Payout Percentage
12.8%
Total Prizes at Launch
476,229
Total Prizes Remaining
63,125

Ticket Statistics

Total Tickets Printed
1,852,530
Estimated Tickets Remaining
245,556
% Tickets Remaining
13.3%

Should You Play $5,000 Festive Frenzy Right Now?

$5,000 Festive Frenzy is a $20 scratch-off that has been on the market for 23 weeks. The ROI is -37.7%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $12.46 in prize value. There are 26 of the original 134 top prizes still available. Top prize odds are holding steady with a 46.4% change since launch. Among the 10 active $20 games in New Jersey, $5,000 Festive Frenzy ranks #5 by expected value. If you're looking for the best value at this price point, also consider $50,000,000 Fast Cash ($13.81 EV) and Crossword Bonanza ($13.05 EV).

Alternative Strategy

Instead of buying one $5,000 Festive Frenzy ($20) ticket, consider buying 4x Cash Lines ($5). This combination delivers $13.62 in expected value compared to $12.46 for the single ticket — a 9.3% improvement. It also gives you a 44.5% chance of winning at least one prize versus 25.7% 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
$5,000 134 26 108 19.4% 1 in 13,825 1 in 9,444 ↑ 46%
$500 7,721 955 6,766 12.4% 1 in 240 1 in 257 ↓ 7%
$200 22,481 2,734 19,747 12.2% 1 in 82 1 in 90 ↓ 8%
$100 54,397 6,652 47,745 12.2% 1 in 34 1 in 37 ↓ 8%
$50 113,483 14,827 98,656 13.1% 1 in 16 1 in 17 ↓ 1%
$40 92,783 12,457 80,326 13.4% 1 in 20 1 in 20 ↑ 1%
FREE $20 TICKET 185,230 25,474 159,756 13.8% 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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