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All Top Prizes Have Been Claimed

This game no longer has any top prize tickets available. While you can still win smaller prizes, the largest prizes have all been claimed.

$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
0
Overall Odds
1 in 3.98
Expected ROI
-42.2%
Expected Value
$2.89
Game Ends
May 1, 2027

Top Prize Status

Original Top Prize
$500,000
Current Top Prize
$500,000
Top Prizes Remaining
0

All top prize tickets have been claimed. The highest-value prizes are no longer available.

Prize Pool Analysis

Total Payout at Launch
$19,639,830
Current Prize Pool
$4,673,570
Payout Percentage
23.8%
Total Prizes at Launch
1,517,647
Total Prizes Remaining
406,141

Ticket Statistics

Total Tickets Printed
6,040,235
Estimated Tickets Remaining
1,616,441
% Tickets Remaining
26.8%

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 -42.2%, so this one is best played for entertainment rather than value. Each ticket returns an expected $2.89 in prize value. All top prizes have been claimed — focus on lower tiers if you're still interested. Among the 25 active $5 games in New York, $500,000 YEAR OF THE HORSE ranks #17 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 ($4.15 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 $2.89 for the single ticket — a 61.3% 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 May 27, 2026.

Prize Breakdown

Prize Amount Total Prizes Remaining Claimed % Left Original Odds Estimated Odds Change
$500,000 3 0 3 0.0% 1 in 2,013,412 N/A → 0%
$3,000 30 6 24 20.0% 1 in 201,341 1 in 269,407 ↓ 25%
$300 1,880 434 1,446 23.1% 1 in 3,213 1 in 3,725 ↓ 14%
$100 19,132 4,596 14,536 24.0% 1 in 316 1 in 352 ↓ 10%
$50 33,332 8,280 25,052 24.8% 1 in 181 1 in 195 ↓ 7%
$30 72,487 17,887 54,600 24.7% 1 in 83 1 in 90 ↓ 8%
$20 96,773 24,748 72,025 25.6% 1 in 62 1 in 65 ↓ 4%
$10 665,182 173,850 491,332 26.1% 1 in 9 1 in 9 ↓ 2%
$5 628,828 176,340 452,488 28.0% 1 in 10 1 in 9 ↑ 5%

* 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 $500,000 YEAR OF THE HORSE 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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