HIT $250
Image Credit: South Carolina State Lottery
Ticket Price: $5
Expected Value (EV): -$1.49
Starting Odds: 1 in 4.79
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 170.47
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: N/A
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: N/A
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 2,806,221.5 (54.59%)
Total $250 Prizes Remaining: 16,462 out of 30,876
Total $50 Prizes Remaining: 7,328 out of 13,700
Total $20 Prizes Remaining: 92,126 out of 171,454
About "HIT $250" Scratch-off in South Carolina
The "HIT $250" scratch-off 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 -$1.49, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 4.79.
The odds of winning at least $100 in HIT $250 are 1 in 170.47.
As of the last update on 10/05/2025 at 09:26AM EDT, approximately 54.59% 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.
Prize Chart for "HIT $250"
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5 | 428,589 | 237,416 | 1 in 12 | 1 in 11.82 | 1.46% |
| $10 | 428,658 | 232,518 | 1 in 11.99 | 1 in 12.07 | — |
| $20 | 171,454 | 92,126 | 1 in 29.98 | 1 in 30.46 | — |
| $50 | 13,700 | 7,328 | 1 in 375.26 | 1 in 382.95 | — |
| $250 | 30,876 | 16,462 | 1 in 166.5 | 1 in 170.47 | — |
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.
What is the smallest prize you can win playing "HIT $250"?
The smallest prize for "HIT $250" is $5.
What were the original odds of winning any prize?
The starting odds of winning any prize are approximately 1 in 1 in 4.79.
How are the odds calculated for South Carolina scratch-offs?
The odds and statistics for South Carolina's scratch-offs 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-offs.
- Starting Odds: These are the official odds provided by the South Carolina 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 South Carolina 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 South Carolina lottery scratch-offs, odds, prizes remaining, and tickets remaining?
Games, prizes, and odds for South Carolina scratch-offs are sourced directly from The Official South Carolina Lottery Website.
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