12 active $1 New York scratch-off games, ranked by Smart Score. Average payout rate across this price tier: 55.4%. Updated daily.
| Game | Price | Smart Score | Payout | Odds | Top Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky 7s | $1 | 53.3 | 63.4% | 1 in NaN | $7,000 |
| Instant Take 5 | $1 | 41.5 | 27.0% | 1 in NaN | $5,555 |
| Instant Take 5 | $1 | 35.6 | 102.4% | 1 in NaN | $5,555 |
| 7-11-21 Tripler | $1 | 32.4 | 60.2% | 1 in NaN | $2,100 |
| Triple Match | $1 | 28.8 | 59.9% | 1 in NaN | $3,000 |
| 10Xtra | $1 | 18.9 | 58.3% | 1 in NaN | $5,000 |
| 3-2-Won! | $1 | 12.5 | 53.1% | 1 in NaN | $3,000 |
| Loose Change | $1 | 4.2 | 50.1% | 1 in NaN | $500 |
| Bonus 5X | $1 | 1.0 | 51.0% | 1 in NaN | $5,000 |
| 9S in a Line Doubler | $1 | 1.0 | 49.8% | 1 in NaN | $999 |
| Lucky 7'S | $1 | 1.0 | 48.3% | 1 in NaN | $7,000 |
| Loose Change | $1 | 1.0 | 41.6% | 1 in NaN | $100 |
$1 scratch-off tickets in New York currently average a 55.4% payout rate. Low-price tickets have lower expected value but higher hit frequency — good for stretching a small budget.
Smart Score weighs remaining prizes, payout rate, edge over base odds, and momentum into a single number. Higher = better current value.
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