$1INSTANT TAKE 5
Game #1628 · $1 ticket
About This Game
INSTANT TAKE 5 is a $1 scratchers from the New York Lottery with overall odds of 1 in 5.
At 93¢ per dollar, INSTANT TAKE 5 delivers an excellent return compared to most scratchers in New York. Since launch, the return has improved by +4¢, meaning remaining tickets carry better value than early buyers received.
Only 20 of the original 95 top prizes of $6K remain — the biggest payouts are becoming scarce. This is a top-heavy game where most of the prize value is concentrated in a few large payouts. Notably, you have a 1 in 5 chance of at least breaking even — better than most games at this price.
Ranked #3 among $1 scratchers in New York, this is one of the top picks at this price point.
An estimated 5% of tickets remain, putting this game in its final stretch.