HIT $250
State: South Carolina
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 12:10PM EDT
Image Credit: South Carolina State Lottery
Ticket Price: $5
Expected Value (EV): -$1.48
Starting Odds: 1 in 4.79
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 169.08
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: N/A
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: N/A
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 3,462,494.61 (67.35%)
Total $250 Prizes Remaining: 20,479 out of 30,876
Total $50 Prizes Remaining: 9,082 out of 13,700
Total $20 Prizes Remaining: 114,468 out of 171,454
About "HIT $250" Scratch-Off Game in South Carolina
The "HIT $250" scratch-off game is one of the lottery options available in South Carolina. The price of a ticket is $5.
The Expected Value (EV) of a ticket in HIT $250 is -$1.48, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 4.79.
The odds of winning at least $100 in HIT $250 are 1 in 169.08.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 12:10PM EDT, approximately 67.35% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in South Carolina's HIT $250 scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5 | 428,589 | 291,185 | 1 in 12 | 1 in 11.89 | 0.87% |
| $10 | 428,658 | 287,645 | 1 in 11.99 | 1 in 12.04 | -0.37% |
| $20 | 171,454 | 114,468 | 1 in 29.98 | 1 in 30.25 | -0.88% |
| $50 | 13,700 | 9,082 | 1 in 375.26 | 1 in 381.25 | -1.6% |
| $250 | 30,876 | 20,479 | 1 in 166.5 | 1 in 169.08 | -1.54% |
How Are the Odds Calculated for South Carolina Scratch-Off Games?
The odds and statistics for South Carolina's scratch-off games are based on official lottery data processed through statistical models. This is to help players understand their chances of winning in South Carolina's scratch-off games. Here's how each metric is determined:
- Starting Odds: These are the official odds provided by the South Carolina lottery at the scratch-off game'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-off tickets and half of the top prizes have been claimed, it is estimated that about 50% of the scratch-off tickets 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 South Carolina scratch-off games. 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 ticket 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.
Games, prizes, and odds for South Carolina scratch-off games are sourced directly fromThe Official South Carolina Lottery website.