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INSTANT $500 New York $10 scratch ticket$10

INSTANT $500

Game #1561 · $10 ticket · Data as of 8/4/2026

Serious Score 17Overall odds: 1 in 4Medium ConfidenceEnd of Life
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About This Game

INSTANT $500 is nearing the end of its run in New York. This $10 scratch-offs has overall odds of 1 in 4.

Returning 62¢ per dollar, INSTANT $500 falls in the middle of the pack for New York scratch-offs at this price. The return has dropped -6¢ since launch as prizes have been claimed.

Only 1763 of the original 56773 top prizes of $500 remain. The biggest payouts are becoming scarce. Prizes are distributed across many tiers, giving players frequent smaller wins. Notably, you have a 1 in 4 chance of at least breaking even, better than most games at this price.

Ranked #12 among $10 games in New York, there are higher-rated options at this price point. Check our New York rankings for the current top picks.

An estimated 4% of tickets remain, putting this game in its final stretch. Based on sales velocity, expect this game to remain available for roughly 65 more days.

Key Metrics

60d
Serious Score17
Current Rate62¢Original: 68¢ · Shift: -6¢
Overall RankN/Aall US games
Tickets Remaining (Estimated)
706.7Kof 18.6M printed
~65 days left

Win Probabilities

60d
Top Prize$500
1763 of 56773 leftDistributed
P(Breakeven)1 in 4(23.8663%)
Any Prize
1 in 4
≥ $500
1 in 401

Common Questions

What are the odds of winning INSTANT $500?
The overall odds of winning any prize on INSTANT $500 are 1 in 4.
How much does a INSTANT $500 ticket cost?
A INSTANT $500 ticket costs $10.
What is the top prize for INSTANT $500?
The top prize for INSTANT $500 is $500, with 1763 prizes still remaining.
How many INSTANT $500 tickets are left?
An estimated 706.7K tickets remain, approximately 4% of the total printed.