Take 5
Image Credit: New Hampshire Lottery
14
VALUESCORE
Poor
Take 5 is a $1 scratch-off lottery ticket from the New Hampshire Lottery. It has overall odds of 1 in 4.80, meaning roughly 1 in every 5 tickets wins a prize. The expected value is $0.62 per $1 spent, which is a below-average return compared to other scratch-offs. The top prize is $555. Most prizes have already been claimed (18% remaining). ScratchCheck rates this ticket 14/100 (Poor) based on expected value, prize quality, win frequency, and inventory health.
Overall Odds
1 in 4.80
Exp. Value
$0.62
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$555
Top Prizes Left
-
Prizes Remaining
18%
ValueScore™
14 / 100
Poor
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.62↓
POOR VALUE
Low overall value right now. A different game will likely give you more.
Why
↓A leaner 21% chance of winning per ticket (1 in 4.80), below most games.
- Expected value of $0.62 per $1 is below average. Less comes back per dollar than most games.
- Most of the larger top and mid-tier prizes have already been won.
Current Prize Odds
ScratchCheck estimate$555
0 of 6 left
launch odds 1 in 241K
All claimed
$250
6 of 26 left
launch odds 1 in 56K
now ~1 in 44K
$100
63 of 389 left
launch odds 1 in 3,718
now ~1 in 4,157
ScratchCheck estimate. Current odds are derived from the prizes still unclaimed and our estimate of tickets remaining, shown next to the lottery’s printed launch odds. Actual odds vary as tickets are sold and prizes claimed.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| $555 | 6 | 0 | Claimed |
| $250 | 26 | 6 | 23% |
| $100 | 389 | 63 | 16% |
| $55 | 1,201 | 97 | 8% |
| $50 | 482 | 63 | 13% |
| $25 | 2,413 | 366 | 15% |
| $15 | 2,840 | 430 | 15% |
| $10 | 14,461 | 2,310 | 16% |
| $5 | 33,747 | 5,312 | 16% |
| $2 | 96,456 | 17,409 | 18% |
| $1 | 149,331 | 28,503 | 19% |
Prize Pool Analysis
Total Payout at Launch
$897,398
Current Prize Pool
$144,866
Payout Percentage
16.1%
Total Prizes Remaining
54,559
Ticket Statistics
Total Tickets Printed
1,446,490
Estimated Remaining
261,883
% Remaining
18.1%
Prize pool figures use advertised prize values. Tickets printed and remaining are estimated from overall odds and the share of prizes still unclaimed.
ValueScore™ Breakdown
14
VALUESCORE
Poor
14
out of 100
Expected Value
Prize Quality
Win Frequency
Inventory Health
Updated: 7/19/2026
Game Details
- State
- New Hampshire
- Game Number
- 1622
- Ticket Price
- $1
- Start Date
- 4/1/2024
- Payout %
- 62.0%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 7/19/2026
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$1.00 per ticket · 1 in 4.80 overall odds
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Take 5 scratch-off a good buy?
Take 5 has a ValueScore of 14/100, which is among the lowest-rated tickets in New Hampshire. The combination of poor expected value, limited prizes, or heavily depleted inventory makes it a poor choice compared to alternatives. Check other games before buying.
How much does Take 5 cost?
Take 5 costs $1 per ticket in New Hampshire. All ScratchCheck figures for this game (expected value, ValueScore, and top prize analysis) are calculated against this $1 ticket price.
What are the odds of winning the Take 5 scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with Take 5 are 1 in 4.80. This means roughly 1 in every 5 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for Take 5?
The top prize for Take 5 is $555. Real-time top prize availability data is not published for New Hampshire games.
What are the prizes for Take 5?
Take 5 offers 11 distinct prize levels: $555 (6 total), $250 (26 total), $100 (389 total), $55 (1,201 total), $50 (482 total), $25 (2,413 total), $15 (2,840 total), $10 (14,461 total), $5 (33,747 total), $2 (96,456 total), and $1 (149,331 total). The full prize breakdown with odds and remaining counts is listed in the prize table on this page.
How many prizes are left in Take 5?
Based on our latest data, 18% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 54,559 out of 301,352 total). The game is winding down. A significant portion of prizes have already been claimed.
How is Take 5 rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates Take 5 at 14 out of 100 using ValueScore™, a composite rating built from four factors: Expected Value, Prize Quality, Win Frequency, and Inventory Health. Scores of 80 or above are Excellent, 60 to 79 Good, 40 to 59 Fair, 20 to 39 Below Average, and below 20 is Poor. The score updates automatically as prizes are claimed and data refreshes.
When was Take 5 released?
Take 5 was released by the New Hampshire Lottery on April 1, 2024. It has been on sale for over a year, so checking the remaining prize counts is important before buying.
How often is Take 5 data updated on ScratchCheck?
Take 5 data comes directly from the official New Hampshire Lottery and is refreshed daily, so the odds and remaining prize counts you see match the lottery's latest published figures.