Everything you need to know about Gnome for the Holidays
What are the odds of winning Gnome for the Holidays?
The current odds of winning any prize on Gnome for the Holidays are 1 in 4.49 (22.29%), recalculated from the prizes still unclaimed. That covers every prize, from the smallest up to the $500 top prize.
Has anyone won the top prize on Gnome for the Holidays, and how many are left?
Not yet. All 57 $500 top prizes are still unclaimed, as of Oct 19, 2026. We estimate nearly all of the game's 8,894,850 tickets are still unsold.
Is Gnome for the Holidays still on sale?
Yes. Gnome for the Holidays is on sale at Texas Lottery retailers, and the lottery hasn’t announced an end date.
How does Gnome for the Holidays compare to other $1 Texas scratch-offs?
Among the 2 $1 Texas scratch-offs on sale, Gnome for the Holidays ranks #1 for odds of breaking even, with 1 in 4.49 tickets winning at least the $1 ticket price back. No other $1 Texas scratch-off has better odds of breaking even right now.
What are the odds of winning each prize on Gnome for the Holidays?
Gnome for the Holidays has 10 prize levels. Odds are for winning that amount or more on one ticket. Current odds, from the prizes still unclaimed: $500 at 1 in 156,047 (57 of 57 left); $100+ at 1 in 3,862 (2,246 of 2,246 left); $50+ at 1 in 2,908 (756 of 756 left); $40+ at 1 in 1,533 (2,745 of 2,745 left); $20+ at 1 in 196 (39,577 of 39,577 left); $10+ at 1 in 77.6 (69,188 of 69,190 left); $5+ at 1 in 45.9 (79,097 of 79,100 left); $4+ at 1 in 20.2 (247,164 of 247,168 left); $2+ at 1 in 9.13 (533,334 of 533,342 left); $1+ at 1 in 4.49 (1,008,177 of 1,008,194 left).
What are the odds of breaking even on Gnome for the Holidays?
The odds of winning at least your $1 back on one Gnome for the Holidays ticket are 1 in 4.49 (22.29%). The odds of winning more than you paid are 1 in 9.13 (10.95%).
How much is a Gnome for the Holidays scratch-off?
Gnome for the Holidays costs $1 per ticket. It is sold at authorized Texas Lottery retailers throughout the state.
Are Texas Scratch Tickets the same as scratch-offs?
Yes — Texas scratch tickets and Texas scratch-offs are the same thing: a paper lottery ticket you scratch to reveal whether it wins. The Texas Lottery lists them under "Scratch Tickets" on its own site. "Scratch Tickets" is simply what most players in Texas 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 Gnome for the Holidays released?
Gnome for the Holidays, a $1 Texas scratch-off, was released on Nov 2, 2026 by the Texas Lottery.
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