New York scratch-off · game #1604 · $5
Win $250 Scratch-Off (New York)
492 of 18340 top prizes of $250 are still unclaimed, as of October 28, 2026. Its estimated value is $0.54 per $1, below the average $5 New York game ($0.61).
Win $250 prizes left, by prize level
| Prize | Odds | Printed | Left | % left |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $250 | 1 in 498.06 | 18,340 | 492 | 3% |
| $100 | 1 in 249.57 | 36,601 | 1,172 | 3% |
| $50 | 1 in 100 | 91,347 | 3,404 | 4% |
| $20 | 1 in 80.02 | 114,152 | 4,016 | 4% |
| $15 | 1 in 66.64 | 137,074 | 5,321 | 4% |
| $10 | 1 in 10 | 913,440 | 41,718 | 5% |
| $5 | 1 in 11.77 | 776,378 | 47,998 | 6% |
Other $5 New York scratch-offs
| Ticket | Game | Top prize | Top prizes left | Odds | Value per $1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 13 | $500,000 | 3 of 3 | 1 in 4.15 | $0.65 |
 | Cash Lines | $300,000 | 3 of 3 | 1 in 4.09 | $0.65 |
 | Double Triple Cashword | $300,000 | 9 of 10 | 1 in 5.14 | $0.64 |
 | Lady Luck 25X | $500,000 | 3 of 4 | 1 in 4.28 | $0.66 |
 | Lucky Numbers | $300,000 | 3 of 4 | 1 in 4.51 | $0.64 |
 | Money Vault Multiplier | $50K Annual Installments | 3 of 4 | 1 in 4.28 | $0.58 |
Questions and answers
How many top prizes are left on Win $250?
As of October 28, 2026, the New York Lottery reports 492 of 18340 top prizes of $250 left on Win $250.
What are the odds of winning on Win $250?
The overall odds of winning any prize are 1 in 4.38, per the New York Lottery. Most wins are small prizes, often the ticket price back.
How much does a Win $250 ticket cost?
Win $250 is a $5 New York scratch-off (game #1604).
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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