$1INSTANT TAKE 5
Game #1680 · $1 ticket · Data as of 8/4/2026
About This Game
INSTANT TAKE 5 is a $1 scratch-offs from the New York Lottery with overall odds of 1 in 5.
At 90¢ per dollar, INSTANT TAKE 5 delivers an excellent return compared to most scratch-offs in New York. The return rate has held relatively steady since this game launched.
Of the original 95 top prizes worth $6K each, 63 are still available. 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 scratch-offs in New York, this is one of the top picks at this price point.
With an estimated 59% of tickets still available, there is plenty of stock remaining.