New York scratch-off · game #1561 · $10
Instant $500 Scratch-Off (New York)
716 of 56773 top prizes of $500 are still unclaimed, as of October 28, 2026.
Instant $500 prizes left, by prize level
| Prize | Odds | Printed | Left | % left |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $500 | 1 in 326.45 | 56,773 | 716 | 1% |
| $100 | 1 in 99.94 | 185,453 | 2,561 | 1% |
| $50 | 1 in 48 | 386,143 | 5,081 | 1% |
| $30 | 1 in 40.01 | 463,197 | 6,918 | 1% |
| $20 | 1 in 16.66 | 1,112,235 | 19,178 | 2% |
| $15 | 1 in 49.98 | 370,842 | 8,099 | 2% |
| $10 | 1 in 10 | 1,853,183 | 43,556 | 2% |
Other $10 New York scratch-offs
| Ticket | Game | Top prize | Top prizes left | Odds | Value per $1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 100Xtra | $150K Annual Installments | 3 of 4 | 1 in 3.91 | $0.64 |
 | $1,000,000 50X Cashword | $50K Annual Installments | 3 of 4 | 1 in 4.32 | $0.63 |
 | Bonus Bucks | $150K Annual Installments | 2 of 3 | 1 in 3.86 | $0.64 |
 | $3,000,000 Max Multiplier | $150K Annual Installments | 2 of 3 | 1 in 4.27 | $0.64 |
 | $50 Or $100 | $100 | 114341 of 173062 | 1 in 8 | $0.70 |
 | $3,000,000 Bonus Stars | $250K Annual Installments | 1 of 3 | 1 in 3.99 | $0.64 |
Questions and answers
How many top prizes are left on Instant $500?
As of October 28, 2026, the New York Lottery reports 716 of 56773 top prizes of $500 left on Instant $500.
What are the odds of winning on Instant $500?
The overall odds of winning any prize are 1 in 4.19, per the New York Lottery. Most wins are small prizes, often the ticket price back.
How much does a Instant $500 ticket cost?
Instant $500 is a $10 New York scratch-off (game #1561).
More New York 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 York Lottery before you buy.
Source: NY Lottery scratch_off_games API (all tiers, paid/remaining, tier odds), as of October 28, 2026.
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