Hit $250
Image Credit: Arkansas State Lottery
Ticket Price: $5
Expected Value (EV): -$1.49
Starting Odds: 1 in 3.69
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 277.31
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: N/A
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: N/A
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 410,700.69 (25.82%)
Total 250.00 Prizes Remaining: 1,481 out of 6,137
Total 50.00 Prizes Remaining: 4,036 out of 16,546
Total 20.00 Prizes Remaining: 7,995 out of 31,825
About "Hit $250" Scratch-Off in Arkansas
The "Hit $250" scratch-off is one of the lottery options available in Arkansas. The price of a ticket is $5.
The Expected Value (EV) of a ticket in Hit $250 is -$1.49, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 3.69.
The odds of winning at least $100 in Hit $250 are 1 in 277.31.
As of the last update on 10/05/2025 at 07:52AM EDT, approximately 25.82% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in Arkansas's Hit $250 scratch-off.
Prize Chart for "Hit $250"
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.00 | 201,500 | 53,543 | 1 in 7.89 | 1 in 7.67 | 2.81% |
| 10.00 | 174,979 | 44,246 | 1 in 9.09 | 1 in 9.28 | — |
| 20.00 | 31,825 | 7,995 | 1 in 49.97 | 1 in 51.37 | — |
| 50.00 | 16,546 | 4,036 | 1 in 96.12 | 1 in 101.76 | — |
| 250.00 | 6,137 | 1,481 | 1 in 259.14 | 1 in 277.31 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scratch-off price of "Hit $250"?
Each ticket costs $5, giving you a chance to win prizes ranging from small amounts to the top jackpot.
What is the jackpot or highest prize you can win playing "Hit $250"?
The grand prize you can win playing "Hit $250" is 250.00.
What is the smallest prize you can win playing "Hit $250"?
The smallest prize for "Hit $250" is 5.00.
What were the original odds of winning any prize?
The starting odds of winning any prize are approximately 1 in 1 in 3.69.
How are the odds calculated for Arkansas scratch-offs?
The odds and statistics for Arkansas's scratch-offs are based on official lottery data processed through statistical models. This is to help players understand their chances of winning in Arkansas's scratch-offs.
- Starting Odds: These are the official odds provided by the Arkansas lottery at the scratch-off's launch. They indicate the probability of winning any prize when all tickets are still in circulation.
- Estimated % Tickets Remaining: If not provided by the state, this is estimated based on the number of claimed prizes relative to the game's original prize structure. For example, if a game started with 1 million scratch-offs and half of the top prizes have been claimed, it is estimated that about 50% of the scratch-offs have been sold.
- Current Odds to Win $100/$1,000/$10,000 or More: These odds indicate the likelihood of winning higher-tier prizes in Arkansas scratch-offs. They are determined by summing the probabilities of all applicable prize amounts using the current odds.
- Current Odds to Win the Grand Prize: This metric shows the probability of winning the game's largest prize, adjusted for the estimated remaining tickets and current odds.
- Expected Value (EV): EV represents the average return of a single scratch-off based on the current prizes remaining. It is calculated by multiplying each prize amount by its probability of winning (prizes remaining ÷ estimated tickets remaining), summing these values, and subtracting the ticket price. A positive EV indicates an expected profit per ticket, while a negative EV indicates an expected loss.
Where does Scratch-Off Hub get information on Arkansas lottery scratch-offs, odds, prizes remaining, and tickets remaining?
Games, prizes, and odds for Arkansas scratch-offs are sourced directly from The Official Arkansas Lottery Website.
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