Hit $500

Game #660 • NM

Hit $500 - New Mexico Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket

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Key Statistics

Ticket Price
$10
Top Prize
$500
Top Prizes Left
24
Overall Odds
1 in 3.30
Expected ROI
-43.6%
Expected Value
$5.64
Weeks in Market
36

Top Prize Status

Original Top Prize
$500
Current Top Prize
$500
Top Prizes Remaining
24

Top prizes are still available! There are 24 top prize ticket(s) remaining.

Prize Pool Analysis

Total Payout at Launch
$2,214,070
Current Prize Pool
$268,100
Payout Percentage
12.1%
Total Prizes at Launch
110,934
Total Prizes Remaining
14,398

Ticket Statistics

Total Tickets Printed
366,082
Estimated Tickets Remaining
47,513
% Tickets Remaining
13.0%

Should You Play Hit $500 Right Now?

Hit $500 is a $10 scratch-off that has been on the market for 36 weeks. The ROI is -43.6%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $5.64 in prize value. There are 24 of the original 300 top prizes still available. Top prize odds are holding steady with a -38.4% change since launch. Among the 10 active $10 games in New Mexico, Hit $500 ranks #8 by expected value. If you're looking for the best value at this price point, also consider JURASSIC PARK ($10.64 EV) and $25, $50 or $100! ($6.83 EV).

Alternative Strategy

Instead of buying one Hit $500 ($10) ticket, consider buying 2x Money Rush ($5). This combination delivers $6.61 in expected value compared to $5.64 for the single ticket — a 17.1% improvement. It also gives you a 45.2% chance of winning at least one prize versus 30.3% with the single ticket.

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
$500 300 24 276 8.0% 1 in 1,220 1 in 1,980 ↓ 38%
$250 201 24 177 11.9% 1 in 1,821 1 in 1,980 ↓ 8%
$100 615 65 550 10.6% 1 in 595 1 in 731 ↓ 19%
$50 12,202 1,386 10,816 11.4% 1 in 30 1 in 34 ↓ 12%
$20 24,404 2,912 21,492 11.9% 1 in 15 1 in 16 ↓ 8%
$15 24,404 3,238 21,166 13.3% 1 in 15 1 in 15 ↑ 2%
$10 48,808 6,749 42,059 13.8% 1 in 8 1 in 7 ↑ 7%

* 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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