Holiday Magic

Game #1680 • NH

Holiday Magic - New Hampshire Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket

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Key Statistics

Ticket Price
$10
Top Prize
$500
Top Prizes Left
200
Overall Odds
1 in 3.57
Expected ROI
-35.3%
Expected Value
$6.47
Weeks in Market
16

Top Prize Status

Original Top Prize
$500
Current Top Prize
$500
Top Prizes Remaining
200

Top prizes are still available! There are 200 top prize ticket(s) remaining.

Prize Pool Analysis

Total Payout at Launch
$4,566,355
Current Prize Pool
$404,305
Payout Percentage
8.9%
Total Prizes at Launch
176,373
Total Prizes Remaining
17,503

Ticket Statistics

Total Tickets Printed
629,651
Estimated Tickets Remaining
62,485
% Tickets Remaining
9.9%

Should You Play Holiday Magic Right Now?

Holiday Magic is a $10 scratch-off that has been on the market for 16 weeks. The ROI is -35.3%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $6.47 in prize value. There are 200 of the original 2623 top prizes still available. Top prize odds are holding steady with a -23.2% change since launch. Among the 8 active $10 games in NH, Holiday Magic ranks #8 by expected value. If you're looking for the best value at this price point, also consider JURASSIC PARK® ($7.34 EV) and Stroke of Luck ($7.28 EV).

Alternative Strategy

Instead of buying one Holiday Magic ($10) ticket, consider buying 2x Fame & Fortune ($5). This combination delivers $8.37 in expected value compared to $6.47 for the single ticket — a 29.4% improvement. It also gives you a 42.5% chance of winning at least one prize versus 28.0% 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
$500 2,623 200 2,423 7.6% 1 in 240 1 in 312 ↓ 23%
$100 5,994 458 5,536 7.6% 1 in 105 1 in 136 ↓ 23%
$50 5,543 448 5,095 8.1% 1 in 114 1 in 139 ↓ 19%
$30 14,182 1,278 12,904 9.0% 1 in 44 1 in 49 ↓ 9%
$20 15,716 1,487 14,229 9.5% 1 in 40 1 in 42 ↓ 5%
$15 63,075 6,341 56,734 10.1% 1 in 10 1 in 10 ↑ 1%
$10 69,240 7,291 61,949 10.5% 1 in 9 1 in 9 ↑ 6%

* 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 Holiday Magic 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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