Best Scratch-Off Tickets in New York Right Now (April 2026)
New York runs one of the largest lottery programs in the country by revenue, but it's worth knowing upfront: the overall odds on New York scratch-offs tend to run weaker than what you'd find in states like California, Iowa, or Georgia. Most active New York games sit in the 1 in 3.55 to 1 in 4.30 range, which is decent but not exceptional by national standards.
That said, there are still clear winners and clear losers within the New York lineup, and right now 13 of 50 active games have already paid out every top prize, leaving 37 games with something worth chasing. We pulled the current data from ScratchCheck's New York rankings to find the best options available today.
Best ValueScore in New York Right Now
200Xtra — $20 | ValueScore: 89.4 | odds: 1 in 3.67 | top prize: $5,000,000 | 3 top prizes left
The highest-rated game in New York right now. Three top prizes of $5 million still available, ValueScore of 89.4, and 73 cents per dollar expected value. The odds at 1 in 3.67 are about as good as New York $20 games get. If you're spending $20 in New York, 200Xtra is the clear first pick right now.
$5,000,000 BLITZ — $20 | ValueScore: 86.7 | odds: 1 in 3.79 | top prize: $5,000,000 | 3 top prizes left
Three top prizes of $5 million remaining and a ValueScore of 86.7. Slightly worse odds than 200Xtra but still a strong option at the $20 tier. If 200Xtra isn't available at your retailer, this is a solid alternative with the same prize depth.
$3,000,000 BONUS STARS — $10 | ValueScore: 86.2 | odds: 1 in 3.99 | top prize: $3,000,000 | 3 top prizes left
The best $10 game in New York right now by ValueScore. Three top prizes of $3 million remaining and a ValueScore of 86.2. At $10, odds of 1 in 3.99 are competitive for the price tier. Good prize depth at a budget-friendly price point.
100Xtra — $10 | ValueScore: 85.4 | odds: 1 in 3.91 | top prize: $3,000,000 | 4 top prizes left
Four top prizes of $3 million remaining, which is the second-deepest prize inventory of any New York game right now. ValueScore of 85.4 and odds of 1 in 3.91. If prize depth matters to you at the $10 tier, 100Xtra has more remaining jackpots than anything else in its price range in the state.
ULTIMATE CASH — $30 | ValueScore: 84.5 | odds: 1 in 3.64 | top prize: $10,000,000 | 2 top prizes left
The best $30 game in New York by ValueScore. Two top prizes of $10 million remaining, odds of 1 in 3.64 which is the best of any active $30 game in the state, and 76 cents per dollar expected value. If you're spending $30, this is the pick.
Best Overall Odds in New York Right Now
VIP MILLIONS — $30 | odds: 1 in 3.59 | ValueScore: 72.6 | top prize: $5,000,000 | 2 top prizes left
Best overall odds of any active New York game at 1 in 3.59. Two top prizes of $5 million remaining. ValueScore of 72.6 is decent but not exceptional. The odds are the reason to look at this one.
ULTIMATE CASH — $30 | odds: 1 in 3.64
Second-best odds in the state and the best ValueScore among the top-odds games. Already covered above, worth reiterating here.
MYSTERY MULTIPLIER — $20 | odds: 1 in 3.67 | ValueScore: 83.3 | top prize: $5,000,000 | 3 top prizes left
Tied with 200Xtra for best odds on a $20 game in New York. Three top prizes remaining and a solid ValueScore of 83.3. Good alternative if you want options at the $20 tier.
Most Interesting Pick: $10,000 A Week For Life
$10,000 A WEEK FOR LIFE — $20 | ValueScore: 82.1 | odds: 1 in 3.72 | top prize: $10,000/week for life | 3 top prizes left
Worth calling out separately because the prize structure is different from every other game on this list. The top prize isn't a lump sum. It's $10,000 a week for life, guaranteed for a minimum of 20 years. That works out to over $500,000 a year. Three of those prizes are still available. For players who'd prefer a steady income prize over a single jackpot, this is the only game in New York currently offering something like it.
Best Budget Pick in New York
50Xtra — $5 | ValueScore: 73.2 | odds: 1 in 4.12 | top prize: $1,000,000 | 4 top prizes left
Best $5 game in New York right now. Four top prizes of $1 million still available and the strongest ValueScore among $5 games in the state. Odds of 1 in 4.12 are average for the price tier but reasonable for New York.
New York Games to Skip Right Now
Thirteen games currently have zero top prizes remaining. Several more are down to a single top prize, including $300,000,000 CASH PAYOUT ($20), $10,000,000 CASH ($30), JACKPOT FORTUNE ($30), and X SERIES: 200X ($30). Those games still have decent odds for small wins but the jackpot is essentially gone. Plenty of stronger options are available right now.
Rankings update daily. Check the full live New York rankings at ScratchCheck's New York page before you buy.
Browse scratch-off odds, ValueScores, and remaining prizes for all New York games at ScratchCheck.com/us/ny
Jessie Jurado covers consumer lottery topics with a focus on odds, value, and the math most players never see. She believes nobody should buy a scratch ticket without knowing what they're actually getting for their money.
