$500,000 YEAR OF THE HORSE

Game #1682 • NY

$500,000 YEAR OF THE HORSE - New York Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket

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Key Statistics

Ticket Price
$5
Top Prize
$500,000
Top Prizes Left
1
Overall Odds
1 in 3.98
Expected ROI
-37.1%
Expected Value
$3.15

Top Prize Status

Original Top Prize
$500,000
Current Top Prize
$500,000
Top Prizes Remaining
1

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

Prize Pool Analysis

Total Payout at Launch
$19,639,830
Current Prize Pool
$7,732,690
Payout Percentage
39.4%
Total Prizes at Launch
1,517,647
Total Prizes Remaining
617,755

Ticket Statistics

Total Tickets Printed
6,040,235
Estimated Tickets Remaining
2,458,664
% Tickets Remaining
40.7%

Should You Play $500,000 YEAR OF THE HORSE Right Now?

$500,000 YEAR OF THE HORSE is a $5 scratch-off. The ROI is -37.1%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $3.15 in prize value. Only 1 of the original 3 top prizes remains — act fast if you're chasing the big one. Top prize odds are holding steady with a -18.0% change since launch. Among the 27 active $5 games in New York, $500,000 YEAR OF THE HORSE ranks #10 by expected value. If you're looking for the best value at this price point, also consider PLUS THE MONEY ($4.56 EV) and MONEY RUSH ($4.14 EV).

Alternative Strategy

Instead of buying one $500,000 YEAR OF THE HORSE ($5) ticket, consider buying 5x INSTANT TAKE 5 ($1). This combination delivers $4.66 in expected value compared to $3.15 for the single ticket — a 48.3% improvement. It also gives you a 69.9% chance of winning at least one prize versus 25.1% 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
$500,000 3 1 2 33.3% 1 in 2,013,412 1 in 2,458,664 ↓ 18%
$3,000 30 13 17 43.3% 1 in 201,341 1 in 189,128 ↑ 6%
$300 1,880 716 1,164 38.1% 1 in 3,213 1 in 3,434 ↓ 6%
$100 19,132 7,282 11,850 38.1% 1 in 316 1 in 338 ↓ 6%
$50 33,332 13,107 20,225 39.3% 1 in 181 1 in 188 ↓ 3%
$30 72,487 28,042 44,445 38.7% 1 in 83 1 in 88 ↓ 5%
$20 96,773 38,401 58,372 39.7% 1 in 62 1 in 64 ↓ 3%
$10 665,182 267,019 398,163 40.1% 1 in 9 1 in 9 ↓ 1%
$5 628,828 263,174 365,654 41.9% 1 in 10 1 in 9 ↑ 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.

Additional Information

Last Updated: April 12, 2026

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