Cash Games Scratcher - New Mexico Lottery Odds & Remaining Prizes
$5State:New Mexico
Released:Aug 10, 2026
End Date:TBA
Data Updated:Nov 12, 2026
Cash Games Scratcher - New Mexico Lottery Odds & Remaining Prizes
$5State:New Mexico
Released:Aug 10, 2026
End Date:TBA
Data Updated:Nov 12, 2026
Game Prizes
Below are all game prizes. Odds shown are for winning that amount or more for a single ticket.
2 of 3 Left
67% remaining
$15,000
Current odds to win:1 in 123,983
5 of 8 Left
62% remaining
$1,000+
Current odds to win:1 in 35,424
15 of 20 Left
75% remaining
$500+
Current odds to win:1 in 11,271
522 of 797 Left
65% remaining
$100+
Current odds to win:1 in 456
2,027 of 3,076 Left
66% remaining
$50+
Current odds to win:1 in 96.4
4,043 of 6,078 Left
67% remaining
$20+
Current odds to win:1 in 37.5
8,054 of 12,092 Left
67% remaining
$15+
Current odds to win:1 in 16.9
24,386 of 36,356 Left
67% remaining
$10+
Current odds to win:1 in 6.35
28,992 of 42,411 Left
68% remaining
$5+
Current odds to win:1 in 3.64
Printed Tickets
All Tickets:
364,036
Remaining:247,965
Sold:116,071
68%Left
Ranking methodology reviewed by Bishop Woosley, former Director of the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery and NASPL President.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Cash Games
What are the odds of winning Cash Games?
The current odds of winning any prize on Cash Games are 1 in 3.64 (27.44%), recalculated from the prizes still unclaimed. That covers every prize, from the smallest up to the $15,000 top prize.
Has anyone won the top prize on Cash Games, and how many are left?
Yes. 1 of the 3 $15,000 top prizes has been claimed, and 2 are still unclaimed, as of Nov 12, 2026. We estimate about 68% of the game's 364,036 tickets are still unsold.
Is Cash Games still on sale?
Yes. Cash Games is on sale at New Mexico Lottery retailers, and the lottery hasn’t announced an end date.
How does Cash Games compare to other $5 New Mexico scratchers?
Among the 12 $5 New Mexico scratchers on sale, Cash Games ranks #2 for odds of breaking even, with 1 in 3.64 tickets winning at least the $5 ticket price back. Right now the $5 game with the best odds of breaking even is Crossword Deluxe, where 1 in 3.29 tickets wins at least $5 back.
What are the odds of winning each prize on Cash Games?
Cash Games has 9 prize levels. Odds are for winning that amount or more on one ticket. Current odds, from the prizes still unclaimed: $15,000 at 1 in 123,983 (2 of 3 left); $1,000+ at 1 in 35,424 (5 of 8 left); $500+ at 1 in 11,271 (15 of 20 left); $100+ at 1 in 456 (522 of 797 left); $50+ at 1 in 96.4 (2,027 of 3,076 left); $20+ at 1 in 37.5 (4,043 of 6,078 left); $15+ at 1 in 16.9 (8,054 of 12,092 left); $10+ at 1 in 6.35 (24,386 of 36,356 left); $5+ at 1 in 3.64 (28,992 of 42,411 left).
What are the odds of breaking even on Cash Games?
The odds of winning at least your $5 back on one Cash Games ticket are 1 in 3.64 (27.44%). The odds of winning more than you paid are 1 in 6.35 (15.75%).
How much is a Cash Games scratcher?
Cash Games costs $5 per ticket. It is sold at authorized New Mexico Lottery retailers throughout the state.
Are New Mexico Scratchers the same as scratch-offs?
Yes — New Mexico scratchers and New Mexico scratch-offs are the same thing: a paper lottery ticket you scratch to reveal whether it wins. The New Mexico Lottery lists them under "Scratchers" on its own site. "Scratchers" is simply what most players in New Mexico call them, while "scratch-off" and "scratch ticket" are the terms used in other states. Every game ranked on this page is the same physical ticket, whichever name you use for it.
When was Cash Games released?
Cash Games, a $5 New Mexico scratcher, was released on Aug 10, 2026 by the New Mexico Lottery.
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