Merry Money 5X

Game #668 • NM

Merry Money 5X - New Mexico Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket

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Key Statistics

Ticket Price
$2
Top Prize
$500
Top Prizes Left
9
Overall Odds
1 in 3.93
Expected ROI
-49.8%
Expected Value
$1.00
Weeks in Market
22

Top Prize Status

Original Top Prize
$500
Current Top Prize
$500
Top Prizes Remaining
9

Top prizes are still available! There are 9 top prize ticket(s) remaining.

Prize Pool Analysis

Total Payout at Launch
$534,338
Current Prize Pool
$224,800
Payout Percentage
42.1%
Total Prizes at Launch
126,633
Total Prizes Remaining
57,026

Ticket Statistics

Total Tickets Printed
497,667
Estimated Tickets Remaining
224,111
% Tickets Remaining
45.0%

Should You Play Merry Money 5X Right Now?

Merry Money 5X is a $2 scratch-off that has been on the market for 22 weeks. The ROI is -49.8%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $1.00 in prize value. There are 9 of the original 18 top prizes still available. Top prize odds are holding steady with a 11.2% change since launch. Among the 9 active $2 games in New Mexico, Merry Money 5X ranks #4 by expected value. If you're looking for the best value at this price point, also consider Cherry Twist ($1.09 EV) and Betty Boop™ ($1.07 EV).

Alternative Strategy

Instead of buying one Merry Money 5X ($2) ticket, consider buying 2x Dinero Loco ($1). This combination delivers $1.05 in expected value compared to $1.00 for the single ticket — a 4.6% improvement. It also gives you a 36.9% chance of winning at least one prize versus 25.4% 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 18 9 9 50.0% 1 in 27,648 1 in 24,901 ↑ 11%
$100 437 163 274 37.3% 1 in 1,139 1 in 1,375 ↓ 17%
$40 1,660 636 1,024 38.3% 1 in 300 1 in 352 ↓ 15%
$20 4,986 1,967 3,019 39.5% 1 in 100 1 in 114 ↓ 12%
$10 6,662 2,747 3,915 41.2% 1 in 75 1 in 82 ↓ 8%
$5 13,270 5,646 7,624 42.5% 1 in 38 1 in 40 ↓ 6%
$3 29,868 13,510 16,358 45.2% 1 in 17 1 in 17 ↑ 0.44%
$2 46,472 21,495 24,977 46.3% 1 in 11 1 in 10 ↑ 3%
TICKET 23,260 10,853 12,407 46.7% 1 in 21 1 in 21 ↑ 4%

* 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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