WIN FOR LIFE

Game #1624 · $2 ticket · Data as of 8/4/2026

Serious Score 72Overall odds: 1 in 4Medium Confidence

About This Game

WIN FOR LIFE is a $2 scratch-offs from the New York Lottery with overall odds of 1 in 4. The top prize is paid as an annuity rather than a lump sum.

At 82¢ per dollar, WIN FOR LIFE 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 10 top prizes worth $596K each, 5 are still available. 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.

WIN FOR LIFE is currently the #1 ranked $2 scratch-offs in New York by Serious Score, the top pick at this price point.

Roughly 46% of printed tickets are still in circulation.

Key Metrics

60d

Serious Score72

Current Rate82¢Original: 83¢ · Shift: -1¢

Overall RankN/Aall US games

Price Rank#1See all $2 New York scratchers ranked

Tickets Remaining (Estimated)

16Mof 34.6M printed

Win Probabilities

60d

Top Prize$596KAnnuity

5 of 10 leftDistributed

P(Breakeven)1 in 4(25.1889%)

Any Prize

1 in 4

≥ $500

1 in 290,006

≥ $1K

1 in 290,006

≥ $5K

1 in 3,189,793

≥ $10K

1 in 3,189,793

≥ $100K

1 in 3,190,057

≥ $200K

1 in 3,190,062

≥ $500K

1 in 3,190,062

Common Questions

What are the odds of winning WIN FOR LIFE?

The overall odds of winning any prize on WIN FOR LIFE are 1 in 4.

How much does a WIN FOR LIFE ticket cost?

A WIN FOR LIFE ticket costs $2.

What is the top prize for WIN FOR LIFE?

The top prize for WIN FOR LIFE is $596,436, with 5 prizes still remaining.

How many WIN FOR LIFE tickets are left?

An estimated 16M tickets remain, approximately 46% of the total printed.