The least-bad New Mexico scratch-off at every price, ranked by real after-tax value. Updated October 1, 2026.
Almost every scratch-off loses money on average — these lose the least after the lump-sum cut and federal + New Mexico taxes, and still have a top prize left to win. Hard-to-find tickets are flagged so you don't waste a trip.
Lucky Stars returns about $0.87 per $1 ticket on average after the lump-sum cut and taxes, with 3 of 3 $1K top prizes left — the best of 13 $1 games in New Mexico.
$5,000 Grande returns about $1.16 per $2 ticket on average after the lump-sum cut and taxes, with 3 of 3 $5K top prizes left — the best of 10 $2 games in New Mexico.
Crossword Tripler returns about $1.79 per $3 ticket on average after the lump-sum cut and taxes, with 2 of 3 $30K top prizes left — the best of 7 $3 games in New Mexico.
Legends of Lucha Libre® returns about $3.27 per $5 ticket on average after the lump-sum cut and taxes, with 2 of 3 $25K top prizes left — the best of 11 $5 games in New Mexico.
$25, $50 or $100! returns about $6.77 per $10 ticket on average after the lump-sum cut and taxes, with 6156 of 21590 $100 top prizes left — the best of 9 $10 games in New Mexico.
Sizzling Riches returns about $14.35 per $20 ticket on average after the lump-sum cut and taxes, with 2 of 3 $200K top prizes left — the best of 3 $20 games in New Mexico.
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