Lots of Cash

Game #666 • NM

Lots of Cash - New Mexico Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket

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Key Statistics

Ticket Price
$5
Top Prize
$10,000
Top Prizes Left
2
Overall Odds
1 in 3.86
Expected ROI
-42.8%
Expected Value
$2.86
Weeks in Market
5

Top Prize Status

Original Top Prize
$10,000
Current Top Prize
$10,000
Top Prizes Remaining
2

Top prizes are still available! There are 2 top prize ticket(s) remaining.

Prize Pool Analysis

Total Payout at Launch
$1,449,150
Current Prize Pool
$833,780
Payout Percentage
57.5%
Total Prizes at Launch
129,192
Total Prizes Remaining
75,505

Ticket Statistics

Total Tickets Printed
498,681
Estimated Tickets Remaining
291,449
% Tickets Remaining
58.4%

Should You Play Lots of Cash Right Now?

Lots of Cash is a $5 scratch-off that has been on the market for 5 weeks. The ROI is -42.8%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $2.86 in prize value. There are 2 of the original 3 top prizes still available. Top prize odds are holding steady with a 14.1% change since launch. Among the 8 active $5 games in New Mexico, Lots of Cash ranks #4 by expected value. If you're looking for the best value at this price point, also consider Money Rush ($3.35 EV) and Crossword Deluxe ($2.91 EV).

Alternative Strategy

Instead of buying one Lots of Cash ($5) ticket, consider buying 2x Bingo Extra ($2) + 1x Merry Money ($1). This combination delivers $3.89 in expected value compared to $2.86 for the single ticket — a 35.9% improvement. It also gives you a 58.6% chance of winning at least one prize versus 25.9% with the single ticket.

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
$10,000 3 2 1 66.7% 1 in 166,227 1 in 145,725 ↑ 14%
$1,000 6 4 2 66.7% 1 in 83,114 1 in 72,862 ↑ 14%
$200 40 22 18 55.0% 1 in 12,467 1 in 13,248 ↓ 6%
$100 340 198 142 58.2% 1 in 1,467 1 in 1,472 ↓ 0.36%
$40 8,310 4,608 3,702 55.5% 1 in 60 1 in 63 ↓ 5%
$20 16,620 9,385 7,235 56.5% 1 in 30 1 in 31 ↓ 3%
$10 37,397 21,426 15,971 57.3% 1 in 13 1 in 14 ↓ 2%
$5 66,476 39,860 26,616 60.0% 1 in 8 1 in 7 ↑ 3%

* 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 Lots of Cash 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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