Best Value New York Scratch Off Tickets: Highest ROI Games
Looking for the best scratch off tickets to buy in New York? We've ranked the top 6 New York lottery scratch offs by highest ROI, based on real-time remaining prizes and expected value. These are the games where your dollar goes furthest.
Our automated system crunches New York scratcher odds and prizes daily, highlighting the games that offer the highest theoretical return.
How We Calculate Value
We use real-time remaining prizes data to figure out the Return on Investment (ROI) for every active game. Expected Value (EV) = total dollar amount you can expect to win back per ticket, based on:
- Every remaining prize tier
- Current probability of hitting each prize (remaining count ÷ estimated tickets left)
ROI = (EV - ticket price) ÷ ticket price × 100%
- Positive ROI (e.g., +12%) → the game is currently profitable on average
- Negative ROI → expected loss per dollar spent (most games fall here)
Tips for Playing
- Focus on New York scratch off games with the highest ROI to maximize wins.
- Focus on New York positive ROI games first.
- Check back often, ticket data changes daily! New New York games are also updated automatically.
- Avoid New York games without top prizes.
- Check New York ending-soon games - You oftentimes have a better chance of hitting top prizes if they have not been sold out.
- Never play more than you can afford to lose. Even with our data, it is still a game of chance.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for educational purposes only. All data is sourced from the official New York lottery website and is updated regularly, but we cannot guarantee 100% accuracy. Lottery games are games of chance, and past performance does not guarantee future results. Please play responsibly and never spend more than you can afford to lose. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER.