Lucky 7s

Game #627 • NM

Lucky 7s - New Mexico Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket

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Key Statistics

Ticket Price
$3
Top Prize
$500
Top Prizes Left
1
Overall Odds
1 in 3.83
Expected ROI
-57.6%
Expected Value
$1.27
Weeks in Market
64

Top Prize Status

Original Top Prize
$500
Current Top Prize
$500
Top Prizes Remaining
1

Top prizes are still available! There are 1 top prize ticket(s) remaining.

Prize Pool Analysis

Total Payout at Launch
$1,402,776
Current Prize Pool
$93,217
Payout Percentage
6.6%
Total Prizes at Launch
193,530
Total Prizes Remaining
19,155

Ticket Statistics

Total Tickets Printed
741,219
Estimated Tickets Remaining
73,363
% Tickets Remaining
9.9%

Should You Play Lucky 7s Right Now?

Lucky 7s is a $3 scratch-off that has been on the market for 64 weeks. The ROI is -57.6%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $1.27 in prize value. Only 1 of the original 100 top prizes remains — act fast if you're chasing the big one. Top prize odds are holding steady with a -89.9% change since launch. Among the 7 active $3 games in New Mexico, Lucky 7s ranks #7 by expected value. If you're looking for the best value at this price point, also consider Lucky Numbers ($1.67 EV) and Bags of Money ($1.62 EV).

Alternative Strategy

Instead of buying one Lucky 7s ($3) ticket, consider buying 1x Cherry Twist ($2) + 1x Dinero Loco ($1). This combination delivers $1.61 in expected value compared to $1.27 for the single ticket — a 27.0% improvement. It also gives you a 40.5% chance of winning at least one prize versus 26.1% 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
$500 100 1 99 1.0% 1 in 7,412 1 in 73,363 ↓ 90%
$100 705 14 691 2.0% 1 in 1,051 1 in 5,240 ↓ 80%
$40 7,412 276 7,136 3.7% 1 in 100 1 in 266 ↓ 62%
$20 7,399 308 7,091 4.2% 1 in 100 1 in 238 ↓ 58%
$15 7,412 256 7,156 3.5% 1 in 100 1 in 287 ↓ 65%
$10 22,262 1,260 21,002 5.7% 1 in 33 1 in 58 ↓ 43%
$4 59,296 6,557 52,739 11.1% 1 in 13 1 in 11 ↑ 12%
$3 88,944 10,483 78,461 11.8% 1 in 8 1 in 7 ↑ 19%

* 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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