Lucky Numbers
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26
VALUESCORE
Below Avg
Lucky Numbers is a $3 scratch-off lottery ticket from the New Mexico Lottery. It has overall odds of 1 in 3.97, meaning roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize. The expected value is $0.58 per $1 spent, which is a below-average return compared to other scratch-offs. The top prize is $500. Most prizes have already been claimed (15% remaining). ScratchCheck rates this ticket 26/100 (Below Avg) based on expected value, prize quality, win frequency, and inventory health.
Overall Odds
1 in 3.97
Exp. Value
$0.58
per $1 spent
Top Prize
$500
Top Prizes Left
2
Prizes Remaining
15%
ValueScore™
26 / 100
Below Avg
Should I Buy This Ticket?
Expected value per $1 spent:
$0.58↓
BELOW AVERAGE
Weaker overall value. There are likely better options at this price.
Why
↓Prize quality is thin, with the bigger winners mostly gone.
- The prize pool is running thin, with most prizes already won.
- At $0.58 returned per $1, this game pays back less than most scratch-offs.
Prize Breakdown
| Prize | Odds | Total | Left | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $500 | 1 in 24,875 | 20 | 2 | 10% |
| $100 | 1 in 2,979 | 167 | 20 | 12% |
| $50 | 1 in 587 | 847 | 85 | 10% |
| $30 | 1 in 100 | 4,974 | 498 | 10% |
| $20 | 1 in 100 | 4,966 | 529 | 11% |
| $15 | 1 in 100 | 4,989 | 579 | 12% |
| $10 | 1 in 33 | 14,908 | 1,831 | 12% |
| $4 | 1 in 14 | 34,848 | 5,352 | 15% |
| $3 | 1 in 8 | 59,673 | 9,612 | 16% |
Prize Pool Analysis
Total Payout at Launch
$859,916
Current Prize Pool
$110,009
Payout Percentage
12.8%
Total Prizes Remaining
18,508
Ticket Statistics
Total Tickets Printed
497,806
Estimated Remaining
73,477
% Remaining
14.8%
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
26
VALUESCORE
Below Avg
26
out of 100
Expected Value
Prize Quality
Win Frequency
Inventory Health
Updated: 7/16/2026
Game Details
- State
- New Mexico
- Game Number
- 646
- Ticket Price
- $3
- Start Date
- 11/4/2025
- Payout %
- 57.6%
- Data Source
- Official
- Last Updated
- 7/15/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Lucky Numbers scratch-off a good buy?
Lucky Numbers scores 26/100 on ValueScore, which is below average. The expected value, prize pool, or inventory health is weaker than most other tickets at this price. There are likely better options in New Mexico at the $3 price point.
How much does Lucky Numbers cost?
Lucky Numbers costs $3 per ticket in New Mexico. All ScratchCheck figures for this game (expected value, ValueScore, and top prize analysis) are calculated against this $3 ticket price.
What are the odds of winning the Lucky Numbers scratch-off?
The overall odds of winning any prize with Lucky Numbers are 1 in 3.97. This means roughly 1 in every 4 tickets wins a prize of any amount.
What is the top prize for Lucky Numbers?
The top prize for Lucky Numbers is $500. As of our latest update, 2 top prizes remain unclaimed.
What are the prizes for Lucky Numbers?
Lucky Numbers offers 9 distinct prize levels: $500 (20 total), $100 (167 total), $50 (847 total), $30 (4,974 total), $20 (4,966 total), $15 (4,989 total), $10 (14,908 total), $4 (34,848 total), and $3 (59,673 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 Lucky Numbers?
Based on our latest data, 15% of all prize tickets remain (approximately 18,508 out of 125,392 total). The game is winding down. A significant portion of prizes have already been claimed.
How is Lucky Numbers rated by ScratchCheck?
ScratchCheck rates Lucky Numbers at 26 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 Lucky Numbers released?
Lucky Numbers was released by the New Mexico Lottery on November 4, 2025. It has been on sale for roughly 8 months, so a meaningful portion of prizes has likely been claimed.
How often is Lucky Numbers data updated on ScratchCheck?
Lucky Numbers data comes directly from the official New Mexico Lottery and is refreshed daily, so the odds and remaining prize counts you see match the lottery's latest published figures.