New Jersey scratch-off · game #1944 · $5
Merry Money Tree Scratch-Off (New Jersey)
All 3 top prizes of $200,000 have been claimed. Smaller prizes can still be won, but the biggest one is gone. Its estimated value is $0.61 per $1, below the average $5 New Jersey game ($0.65).
Merry Money Tree prizes left, by prize level
| Prize | Odds | Printed | Left | % left |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | 1 in 1.3451e+06 | 3 | 0 | 0% |
| $5,000 | 1 in 366,845 | 11 | 1 | 9% |
| $2,000 | 1 in 122,282 | 33 | 3 | 9% |
| $500 | 1 in 7,657.12 | 527 | 57 | 11% |
| $100 | 1 in 353.82 | 11,405 | 1,087 | 10% |
| $50 | 1 in 103.46 | 39,005 | 4,693 | 12% |
| $20 | 1 in 18.46 | 218,553 | 26,143 | 12% |
| $10 | 1 in 10 | 403,530 | 54,361 | 13% |
| FREE $5 TICKET | 1 in 13.33 | 302,699 | 46,635 | 15% |
Other $5 New Jersey scratch-offs
| Ticket | Game | Top prize | Top prizes left | Odds | Value per $1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Holiday Dough | $200,000 | 3 of 3 | 1 in 4.03 | $0.71 |
 | LOTERIA Grande | $100,000 | 3 of 3 | 1 in 3.91 | $0.69 |
 | Golden Riches Bingo | $100,000 | 3 of 3 | 1 in 4.26 | $0.69 |
 | Poker Nights | $150,000 | 3 of 4 | 1 in 4.3 | $0.72 |
 | Emerald 7's | $200,000 | 3 of 4 | 1 in 4.19 | $0.71 |
 | Jersey Dog | $200,000 | 2 of 3 | 1 in 4.12 | $0.72 |
Questions and answers
How many top prizes are left on Merry Money Tree?
As of October 29, 2026, the New Jersey Lottery reports 0 of 3 top prizes of $200,000 left on Merry Money Tree.
What are the odds of winning on Merry Money Tree?
The overall odds of winning any prize are 1 in 4.14, per the New Jersey Lottery. Most wins are small prizes, often the ticket price back.
How much does a Merry Money Tree ticket cost?
Merry Money Tree is a $5 New Jersey scratch-off (game #1944).
More New Jersey scratch-offs
Plain truth: every scratch-off loses money on average, and a game with top prizes left does not make any one ticket more likely to win. These numbers help you skip games whose big prizes are already gone. Always check with the official New Jersey Lottery before you buy.
Source: NJ Lottery instant-games API (all tiers; remaining = winning tickets - paid tickets), as of October 29, 2026.
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