Best New Mexico Scratch Off Tickets: Odds, Remaining Prizes & More
Find the best scratch-off tickets to buy in New Mexico right now. We rank all 53 active New Mexico Lottery scratch-off games by ROI, odds, and remaining prizes — updated daily from official sources. Use the tabs below to filter by best value, best odds, newest releases, or games to avoid.
Best Value
Sizzling Riches
100X
$25, $50 or $100!
Best Odds
MYSTERY CROSSWORD
The Return of the Pink Panther™ Crossword
Zoltar® Crossword
Top Prizes Claimed
Hello Money
Daily Crossword
Bags of Money
MYSTERY CROSSWORD
$10
The Return of the Pink Panther™ Crossword
$15
Zoltar® Crossword
$15
100X
$20
Sizzling Riches
$20
Más Dinero
$10
Hit $500
$10
Bonus Money
$10
Gold Rush
$10
Hello Money
$10
Triple Red 777s
$10
Double Your Luck
$10
Legends of Lucha Libre®
$5
Cash Games
$5
Spicy Hot Riches
$5
Cash Bonanza
$20
$25,000 Grande
$5
Creepy Cash
$2
LOTERIA™ Super Grande!
$5
Lucky 7s
$3
Neon 7
$5
Fiery 5s
$5
Money Rush
$5
Crossword Deluxe
$5
Lots of Cash
$5
Crossword Tripler
$3
$10,000 Grande Crossword
$3
Daily Crossword
$3
Hit $200
$5
Merry Money 5X
$2
Merry Money
$1
Bingo Extra
$3
Lucky Numbers
$3
Bags of Money
$3
Fast Cash
$2
I Love Cash
$2
10X the Cash
$2
$5,000 Grande
$2
7-11-21® Tripler
$2
Betty Boop™
$2
Hit $50
$2
Triple Tripler
$1
Cool Cat
$1
Great 8s
$1
$1,000 Grande
$1
Dinero Loco
$1
Xtra Bonus
$1
Hit $25
$1
The Sky’s the Limit
$1
Tic Tac Multiplier
$1
Aces High
$1
Red Hot Double Doubler
$1
$25, $50 or $100!
$10
Instead of this ticket, consider:
2× Legends of Lucha Libre® ($5)
12.9% better expected value
Top prizes are still available! There are 47 top prize ticket(s) of $500 remaining.
Should You Play MYSTERY CROSSWORD Right Now?
Instead of this ticket, consider:
1× $25, $50 or $100! ($10)
1× Legends of Lucha Libre® ($5)
21.5% better expected value
Top prizes are still available! There are 1 top prize ticket(s) of $15,000 remaining.
Should You Play The Return of the Pink Panther™ Crossword Right Now?
Instead of this ticket, consider:
1× $25, $50 or $100! ($10)
1× Legends of Lucha Libre® ($5)
6.0% better expected value
Top prizes are still available! There are 4 top prize ticket(s) of $25,000 remaining.
Should You Play Zoltar® Crossword Right Now?
Top prizes are still available! There are 1 top prize ticket(s) of $100,000 remaining.
Should You Play 100X Right Now?
Top prizes are still available! There are 2 top prize ticket(s) of $200,000 remaining.
Should You Play Sizzling Riches Right Now?
Instead of this ticket, consider:
2× Legends of Lucha Libre® ($5)
19.2% better expected value
Top prizes are still available! There are 2 top prize ticket(s) of $5,000 remaining.
Should You Play Más Dinero Right Now?
Instead of this ticket, consider:
2× Legends of Lucha Libre® ($5)
34.7% better expected value
Top prizes are still available! There are 3 top prize ticket(s) of $500 remaining.
Should You Play Hit $500 Right Now?
Instead of this ticket, consider:
2× Legends of Lucha Libre® ($5)
4.8% better expected value
Top prizes are still available! There are 1 top prize ticket(s) of $10,000 remaining.
Should You Play Bonus Money Right Now?
Instead of this ticket, consider:
2× Legends of Lucha Libre® ($5)
10.6% better expected value
Top prizes are still available! There are 2 top prize ticket(s) of $10,000 remaining.
Should You Play Gold Rush Right Now?
All top prize tickets have been claimed. The highest-value prizes are no longer available.
Should You Play Hello Money Right Now?
Instead of this ticket, consider:
2× Legends of Lucha Libre® ($5)
12.6% better expected value
Top prizes are still available! There are 2 top prize ticket(s) of $20,000 remaining.
Should You Play Triple Red 777s Right Now?
Top prizes are still available! There are 2 top prize ticket(s) of $10,000 remaining.
Should You Play Double Your Luck Right Now?
Top prizes are still available! There are 2 top prize ticket(s) of $25,000 remaining.
Should You Play Legends of Lucha Libre® Right Now?
Top prizes are still available! There are 3 top prize ticket(s) of $15,000 remaining.
Should You Play Cash Games Right Now?
Instead of this ticket, consider:
5× Merry Money ($1)
5.0% better expected value
Top prizes are still available! There are 3 top prize ticket(s) of $20,000 remaining.
Should You Play Spicy Hot Riches Right Now?
Instead of this ticket, consider:
2× $25, $50 or $100! ($10)
11.2% better expected value
Top prizes are still available! There are 2 top prize ticket(s) of $20,000 remaining.
Should You Play Cash Bonanza Right Now?
Instead of this ticket, consider:
5× Merry Money ($1)
9.9% better expected value
Top prizes are still available! There are 2 top prize ticket(s) of $25,000 remaining.
Should You Play $25,000 Grande Right Now?
Instead of this ticket, consider:
2× Merry Money ($1)
28.4% better expected value
Top prizes are still available! There are 1 top prize ticket(s) of $500 remaining.
Should You Play Creepy Cash Right Now?
Top prizes are still available! There are 3 top prize ticket(s) of $50,000 remaining.
Should You Play LOTERIA™ Super Grande! Right Now?
Instead of this ticket, consider:
3× Merry Money ($1)
52.4% better expected value
Top prizes are still available! There are 1 top prize ticket(s) of $500 remaining.
Should You Play Lucky 7s Right Now?
Instead of this ticket, consider:
5× Merry Money ($1)
21.8% better expected value
Top prizes are still available! There are 4 top prize ticket(s) of $700 remaining.
Should You Play Neon 7 Right Now?
Instead of this ticket, consider:
5× Merry Money ($1)
13.6% better expected value
Top prizes are still available! There are 2 top prize ticket(s) of $5,000 remaining.
Should You Play Fiery 5s Right Now?
Instead of this ticket, consider:
5× Merry Money ($1)
13.0% better expected value
Top prizes are still available! There are 1 top prize ticket(s) of $50,000 remaining.
Should You Play Money Rush Right Now?
Instead of this ticket, consider:
5× Merry Money ($1)
16.0% better expected value
Top prizes are still available! There are 1 top prize ticket(s) of $5,000 remaining.
Should You Play Crossword Deluxe Right Now?
Instead of this ticket, consider:
5× Merry Money ($1)
12.7% better expected value
Top prizes are still available! There are 2 top prize ticket(s) of $10,000 remaining.
Should You Play Lots of Cash Right Now?
Instead of this ticket, consider:
3× Merry Money ($1)
5.6% better expected value
Top prizes are still available! There are 2 top prize ticket(s) of $30,000 remaining.
Should You Play Crossword Tripler Right Now?
Instead of this ticket, consider:
3× Merry Money ($1)
5.2% better expected value
Top prizes are still available! There are 2 top prize ticket(s) of $10,000 remaining.
Should You Play $10,000 Grande Crossword Right Now?
All top prize tickets have been claimed. The highest-value prizes are no longer available.
Should You Play Daily Crossword Right Now?
Instead of this ticket, consider:
5× Merry Money ($1)
39.8% better expected value
Top prizes are still available! There are 14 top prize ticket(s) of $200 remaining.
Should You Play Hit $200 Right Now?
Instead of this ticket, consider:
2× Merry Money ($1)
22.0% better expected value
Top prizes are still available! There are 5 top prize ticket(s) of $500 remaining.
Should You Play Merry Money 5X Right Now?
Top prizes are still available! There are 1026 top prize ticket(s) of $20 remaining.
Should You Play Merry Money Right Now?
Instead of this ticket, consider:
3× Merry Money ($1)
8.1% better expected value
Top prizes are still available! There are 2 top prize ticket(s) of $5,000 remaining.
Should You Play Bingo Extra Right Now?
Instead of this ticket, consider:
3× Merry Money ($1)
32.6% better expected value
Top prizes are still available! There are 2 top prize ticket(s) of $500 remaining.
Should You Play Lucky Numbers Right Now?
All top prize tickets have been claimed. The highest-value prizes are no longer available.
Should You Play Bags of Money Right Now?
Instead of this ticket, consider:
2× Merry Money ($1)
10.6% better expected value
Top prizes are still available! There are 11 top prize ticket(s) of $500 remaining.
Should You Play Fast Cash Right Now?
Instead of this ticket, consider:
2× Merry Money ($1)
12.0% better expected value
Top prizes are still available! There are 2 top prize ticket(s) of $5,000 remaining.
Should You Play I Love Cash Right Now?
Instead of this ticket, consider:
2× Merry Money ($1)
30.8% better expected value
Top prizes are still available! There are 1 top prize ticket(s) of $2,000 remaining.
Should You Play 10X the Cash Right Now?
Instead of this ticket, consider:
2× Merry Money ($1)
9.1% better expected value
Top prizes are still available! There are 3 top prize ticket(s) of $5,000 remaining.
Should You Play $5,000 Grande Right Now?
Instead of this ticket, consider:
2× Merry Money ($1)
16.6% better expected value
Top prizes are still available! There are 2 top prize ticket(s) of $2,100 remaining.
Should You Play 7-11-21® Tripler Right Now?
Instead of this ticket, consider:
2× Merry Money ($1)
8.3% better expected value
Top prizes are still available! There are 3 top prize ticket(s) of $5,000 remaining.
Should You Play Betty Boop™ Right Now?
Instead of this ticket, consider:
2× Merry Money ($1)
41.2% better expected value
Top prizes are still available! There are 214 top prize ticket(s) of $50 remaining.
Should You Play Hit $50 Right Now?
All top prize tickets have been claimed. The highest-value prizes are no longer available.
Should You Play Triple Tripler Right Now?
Top prizes are still available! There are 1 top prize ticket(s) of $500 remaining.
Should You Play Cool Cat Right Now?
Top prizes are still available! There are 1 top prize ticket(s) of $500 remaining.
Should You Play Great 8s Right Now?
Top prizes are still available! There are 3 top prize ticket(s) of $1,000 remaining.
Should You Play $1,000 Grande Right Now?
Top prizes are still available! There are 1 top prize ticket(s) of $1,000 remaining.
Should You Play Dinero Loco Right Now?
Top prizes are still available! There are 2 top prize ticket(s) of $1,000 remaining.
Should You Play Xtra Bonus Right Now?
Top prizes are still available! There are 381 top prize ticket(s) of $25 remaining.
Should You Play Hit $25 Right Now?
All top prize tickets have been claimed. The highest-value prizes are no longer available.
Should You Play The Sky’s the Limit Right Now?
Top prizes are still available! There are 1 top prize ticket(s) of $1,000 remaining.
Should You Play Tic Tac Multiplier Right Now?
Top prizes are still available! There are 7 top prize ticket(s) of $500 remaining.
Should You Play Aces High Right Now?
Top prizes are still available! There are 6 top prize ticket(s) of $1,000 remaining.
Should You Play Red Hot Double Doubler Right Now?
Top prizes are still available! There are 7041 top prize ticket(s) of $100 remaining.
Should You Play $25, $50 or $100! Right Now?
Prize Activity Summary
Over the past 31 days, scratch-off games in this state paid out approximately $3.3 million in prizes, averaging $105,993 per day across 48 active games. 100X leads in prize activity with $413,470 claimed ($20 ticket). 2 top prizes remain. Cash Bonanza follows with $396,420 in claims, with only 2 top prizes remaining.
Smart Combo Strategies by Price Tier
Our analysis found that some New Mexico scratch-off tickets can be beaten by buying a combination of cheaper tickets with higher total expected value. Here's a breakdown by price tier.
| Price Tier | Games Improved | Avg EV Improvement | Best Combo Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| $2 | 9 of 9 games (100.0%) | +19.9% | 2x Merry Money ($1) |
| $3 | 5 of 7 games (71.4%) | +20.8% | 3x Merry Money ($1) |
| $5 | 8 of 11 games (72.7%) | +16.5% | 5x Merry Money ($1) |
| $10 | 6 of 9 games (66.7%) | +15.8% | 2x Legends of Lucha Libre® ($5) |
| $15 | 2 of 2 games (100.0%) | +13.8% | 1x $25, $50 or $100! ($10) + 1x Legends of Lucha Libre® ($5) |
| $20 | 1 of 3 games (33.3%) | +11.2% | 2x $25, $50 or $100! ($10) |
Expected value improvement is calculated from current remaining prizes. Combo strategies use the best-performing game at each cheaper price tier.
Games With Better Alternatives
These games have a cheaper ticket combination that delivers more expected value for the same price.
How We Calculate Value & ROI
We use real-time remaining prizes data to figure out the Return on Investment (ROI) for every active scratchers game.
Expected Value (EV) = total dollar amount you can expect to win back per ticket, based on:
- Every remaining prize tier
- Current probability of hitting each prize (remaining count ÷ estimated tickets left)
ROI = (EV − ticket price) ÷ ticket price × 100%
- Positive ROI (e.g., +12%) → the scratchers game is currently profitable on average
- Negative ROI → expected loss per dollar spent (most games fall here)
This situation changes frequently as players claim prizes and the New Mexico Lottery updates official data. We recommend checking back regularly, as new games and updated prize data can create fresh opportunities.
Odds vs ROI – What Actually Matters?
Odds tell you the chance of winning any prize on a single lottery ticket. For example, 1 in 4 odds means you have about a 25% chance of winning something (any amount) on average. It's based on the total prizes and tickets printed by the New Mexico Lottery, and it doesn't change much as prizes are claimed.
ROI (Return on Investment) measures how much money you can expect to get back per dollar spent on scratchers, after accounting for the current remaining prizes and their values. It's basically expected value minus ticket price.
In short:
- Odds = probability of winning something
- ROI = actual money value of the game based on what's left to win
Smart Tips for Playing New Mexico Scratchers
- Focus on New Mexico scratchers with the highest ROI and expected value to maximize your wins.
- Check Best Value and Best Odds tabs above for the current top performers.
- New releases (see Newest tab) start with all prizes intact and typically give you the best chance of winning a big prize.
- Games approaching their end date can sometimes offer interesting opportunities if significant prizes remain unclaimed (see Ending Soon tab when available) — just check how long you have to claim before the game closes.
- Avoid games where all top prizes have been claimed — their ROI drops significantly.
- A higher ticket price does not automatically mean better value. See how the tiers actually compare and what the most expensive ticket in each state returns.
- Buying several tickets from the same pack? It helps to know how many winning tickets are in a roll and why a full roll never guarantees a profit.
- Check back often — ticket data changes daily!
- Never play more than you can afford to lose. Even with our data, it is still a game of chance.
Current New Mexico Scratch-Off Insights
There are currently 5 games with all top prizes claimed.
Why play new releases? Recently launched games start with all prizes intact and often give you the best mathematical edge.
When top prizes are gone, the expected value of remaining tickets drops — focus instead on games still showing strong ROI in the table above.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best scratch-off tickets to buy in New Mexico?
Our data shows that lottery scratchers with the highest ROI give you the best chance among New Mexico instant win games. Use the Best Value tab above to see the current top performers.
Why Play New Mexico Scratch Offs?
The New Mexico Lottery offers a variety of scratch-off tickets and instant games, with jackpots up to millions of dollars. Check remaining prizes on these lottery tickets to avoid duds.
What is the difference between odds and ROI?
Odds tell you the chance of winning any prize on a single lottery ticket. ROI (Return on Investment) measures how much money you can expect to get back per dollar spent, after accounting for remaining prizes. In short: Odds = probability of winning something; ROI = actual money value of the game based on what's left to win.
Are there any New Mexico scratchers with positive ROI right now?
Currently no games show positive ROI, but this changes frequently. Check back soon!
Should I play ending-soon games?
Sometimes yes — when significant prizes remain, these can offer great value. See the Ending Soon tab (when data is available for New Mexico). Bear in mind that a closing game starts the clock on claiming: scratch-off tickets do expire, and the deadline runs from the game's end date rather than the day you bought it.
What are the best $5 scratch-off tickets in New Mexico?
Right now, Legends of Lucha Libre® leads the $5 category with 3.56:1 overall odds and -33.6% ROI. It has 2 top prizes remaining. Use the price filter above to see all $5 games ranked.
What are the best $10 scratch-off tickets in New Mexico?
For $10 players, $25, $50 or $100! currently offers the best value with 7.40:1 odds and -32.1% ROI. 7041 top prizes of $100 remain.
What are the best $20 scratch-off tickets in New Mexico?
At the $20 price point, Sizzling Riches is the top pick with 3.15:1 odds and -26.1% ROI. Top prize: $200,000 with 2 remaining.
Which New Mexico scratch-off wins the most?
Right now, Sizzling Riches ($20 ticket) is the top performer in New Mexico based on expected return on investment (-26.1% ROI). It has 2 top prizes of $200,000 still available. This changes daily as prizes are claimed — use the Best Value tab above for the current rankings.
Which New Mexico scratch-offs should I avoid?
Avoid games where all top prizes have been claimed — there are currently 5 such games still on shelves in New Mexico. These tickets sell at full price but their biggest payouts are gone, significantly reducing expected value. See the "Top Prizes Claimed (Avoid)" tab above for the full list.
How do I claim a winning New Mexico scratch-off?
Smaller prizes can usually be cashed at any lottery retailer, while larger amounts have to go through a district office or lottery headquarters — the cut-off varies by state. Our guide to where to cash scratch-off tickets covers the thresholds and the documents you need. Above certain amounts the prize is reported and withheld against, so it is worth reading up on taxes on scratch-off winnings before you claim.
Can I buy New Mexico scratch-offs online or with a card?
It depends on the state. A handful run official iLottery platforms with digital instant games, and the rest are retail-only — see whether you can buy scratch-offs online for the current list. Payment rules vary too: some states and retailers are cash-only, which is covered in our guide to paying with a debit card. Age limits differ as well — most states require 18, a few require 21.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for educational purposes only. All data is sourced from the official New Mexico lottery website and is updated regularly, but we cannot guarantee 100% accuracy. Lottery games are games of chance, and past performance does not guarantee future results. Please play responsibly and never spend more than you can afford to lose. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER.
