INSTANT $500 (#1561) is a $10 New York scratch-off ticket. 782 of 56773 top prizes remaining. Published overall odds are 1 in 4.19. It ranks #64 among 84 eligible New York scratch-offs. Official source: New York Lottery.
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INSTANT $500 has 782 of 56773 top prizes remaining in New York, with about 97.9% of all listed prize tiers claimed.
INSTANT $500 top prize remaining
782
out of 56773 originally printed
Overall prize claim rate
97.9%
of all listed prize tiers claimed
| Tier | Prize Amount | Total Prizes | Remaining | Claimed % | Published Odds | Current Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | $500 | 56,773 | 782 | 98.6% | 1 in 326.45 | 1 in 487.13 |
| 2nd | $100 | 185,453 | 2,783 | 98.5% | 1 in 99.94 | 1 in 136.88 |
| 3rd | $50 | 386,143 | 5,501 | 98.6% | 1 in 48.00 | 1 in 69.25 |
| 4th | $30 | 463,197 | 7,405 | 98.4% | 1 in 40.01 | 1 in 51.44 |
| 5th | $20 | 1,112,235 | 20,417 | 98.2% | 1 in 16.66 | 1 in 18.66 |
| 6th | $15 | 370,842 | 8,518 | 97.7% | 1 in 49.98 | 1 in 44.72 |
| 7th | $10 | 1,853,183 | 45,621 | 97.5% | 1 in 10.00 | 1 in 8.35 |
INSTANT $500 lists published overall odds of 1 in 4.19 for winning any prize. Top-prize and profit odds are narrower and change as tickets and prizes are claimed.
Overall odds (any prize)
1 in 4.19
Includes break-even and lower-tier prizes
Published top prize odds
1 in 326
Original odds at launch for the top tier
Current estimated top prize odds
1 in 487
Based on remaining tickets vs remaining top prizes
Best published profit odds
1 in 16.66
Strongest listed odds for prizes above $10
INSTANT $500 had 18,530,000 tickets printed. Lottery Valley estimates about 380,939 remain (2.1% of the print run) based on overall prize depletion.
Total tickets printed
18,530,000
Estimated tickets remaining
380,939
2.1% of print run left
Estimated tickets sold
18,149,061
INSTANT $500 currently ranks #64 of 84 eligible New York scratch-offs in Lottery Valley's composite ranking. Rankings reflect published odds, remaining prizes, and expected value — not a guarantee of profit.
New York scratch-off ranking
#64 of 84
among eligible New York scratch-offs
Prize pool claim rate
97.9%
Higher claim rates mean fewer prizes remain
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INSTANT $500 is game #1561 in the New York Lottery scratch-off portfolio. It costs $10 with a $500 top prize.
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Common questions about INSTANT $500 remaining prizes, odds, availability, and ticket details in New York.
A INSTANT $500 scratch-off ticket costs $10 in New York.
The top prize for INSTANT $500 is $500.
As of the last update, INSTANT $500 has 782 top prizes remaining out of 56773 originally printed.
The published overall odds of winning any prize on INSTANT $500 are 1 in 4.19. Individual prize tiers have different odds, shown in the remaining-prizes table on this page.
Among published tiers that pay more than the $10 ticket price, the strongest listed odds on INSTANT $500 are 1 in 16.66. Overall odds include break-even prizes, so they are not the same as profit odds.
Based on estimated remaining tickets and remaining top prizes, the current top-prize odds for INSTANT $500 are about 1 in 487. Published launch odds may differ because fewer tickets and prizes remain in circulation.
INSTANT $500 is listed as an active New York scratch-off with remaining prize data published by the state lottery. Availability at retail stores can vary by location.
INSTANT $500 had 18,530,000 tickets printed. Lottery Valley estimates about 380,939 tickets remain (2.1% of the original print run), based on overall prize depletion.
Small INSTANT $500 prizes can usually be claimed at authorized New York lottery retailers. Larger prizes typically require a claim form and visit to a lottery office. See the official New York lottery site for current claim thresholds and deadlines.
Remaining prizes, odds, and ticket details for INSTANT $500 come from published New York Lottery data synced to Lottery Valley and last updated on October 3, 2026. Always confirm final ticket details on the official lottery site before buying.
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