$1INSTANT TAKE 5
Game #1628 · $1 ticket · Data as of 8/4/2026
About This Game
INSTANT TAKE 5 is nearing the end of its run in New York. This $1 scratch-offs has overall odds of 1 in 5.
At 93¢ per dollar, INSTANT TAKE 5 delivers an excellent return compared to most scratch-offs 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.
At #4 among $1 games in New York, INSTANT TAKE 5 is a competitive option though not quite at the top of the list.
An estimated 5% of tickets remain, putting this game in its final stretch.