9 active $5 New York scratch-off games, ranked by Smart Score. Average payout rate across this price tier: 64.4%. Updated daily.
| Game | Price | Smart Score | Payout | Odds | Top Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bingo Times 20 | $5 | 69.8 | 64.2% | 1 in NaN | $300,000 |
| Hot Dog! | $5 | 69.4 | 65.1% | 1 in NaN | $500,000 |
| $1,000,000 Must Love Dogs | $5 | 63.7 | 68.3% | 1 in NaN | $1,000,000 |
| Double Your Money | $5 | 55.8 | 62.9% | 1 in NaN | $500,000 |
| Casino Nights | $5 | 53.8 | 73.4% | 1 in NaN | $500,000 |
| $500,000 Blast | $5 | 51.3 | 69.4% | 1 in NaN | $500,000 |
| 50Xtra | $5 | 40.1 | 63.7% | 1 in NaN | $1,000,000 |
| Pot of Gold | $5 | 39.4 | 62.2% | 1 in NaN | $500,000 |
| Double Triple Cashword | $5 | 16.9 | 50.6% | 1 in NaN | $300,000 |
$5 scratch-off tickets in New York currently average a 64.4% payout rate. The $5 price tier is the sweet spot for casual play: better payout rates than $1 tickets, lower variance than $20+.
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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