Lucky Numbers

Game #646 • NM

Lucky Numbers - New Mexico Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket

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Key Statistics

Ticket Price
$3
Top Prize
$500
Top Prizes Left
3
Overall Odds
1 in 3.97
Expected ROI
-47.5%
Expected Value
$1.58
Weeks in Market
18

Top Prize Status

Original Top Prize
$500
Current Top Prize
$500
Top Prizes Remaining
3

Top prizes are still available! There are 3 top prize ticket(s) remaining.

Prize Pool Analysis

Total Payout at Launch
$859,916
Current Prize Pool
$171,348
Payout Percentage
19.9%
Total Prizes at Launch
125,392
Total Prizes Remaining
27,390

Ticket Statistics

Total Tickets Printed
497,806
Estimated Tickets Remaining
108,738
% Tickets Remaining
21.8%

Should You Play Lucky Numbers Right Now?

Lucky Numbers is a $3 scratch-off that has been on the market for 18 weeks. The ROI is -47.5%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $1.58 in prize value. There are 3 of the original 20 top prizes still available. Top prize odds are holding steady with a -31.4% change since launch. Among the 7 active $3 games in New Mexico, Lucky Numbers ranks #1 by expected value.

Alternative Strategy

Instead of buying one Lucky Numbers ($3) ticket, consider buying 1x Bingo Extra ($2) + 1x Merry Money ($1). This combination delivers $2.27 in expected value compared to $1.58 for the single ticket — a 43.8% improvement. It also gives you a 44.4% chance of winning at least one prize versus 25.2% 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
$500 20 3 17 15.0% 1 in 24,890 1 in 36,246 ↓ 31%
$100 167 35 132 21.0% 1 in 2,981 1 in 3,107 ↓ 4%
$50 847 141 706 16.6% 1 in 588 1 in 771 ↓ 24%
$30 4,974 857 4,117 17.2% 1 in 100 1 in 127 ↓ 21%
$20 4,966 898 4,068 18.1% 1 in 100 1 in 121 ↓ 17%
$15 4,989 914 4,075 18.3% 1 in 100 1 in 119 ↓ 16%
$10 14,908 2,934 11,974 19.7% 1 in 33 1 in 37 ↓ 10%
$4 34,848 7,754 27,094 22.3% 1 in 14 1 in 14 ↑ 2%
$3 59,673 13,854 45,819 23.2% 1 in 8 1 in 8 ↑ 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 Lucky Numbers 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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