HIT $250

State: South Carolina

Last Updated: 09/28/2026 at 09:27AM EDT

HIT $250 scratch-off from South Carolina Lottery

Image Credit: South Carolina State Lottery

Ticket Price: $5

Expected Value (EV): -$1.57

Starting Odds: 1 in 4.79

Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 176.57

Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: N/A

Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: N/A

Estimated Tickets Remaining: 1,443,658.1 (27.88%)

Total $250 Prizes Remaining: 8,176 out of 31,135

Total $50 Prizes Remaining: 3,570 out of 13,801

Total $20 Prizes Remaining: 46,101 out of 172,698

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 -$1.57, 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 176.57.

As of the last update on 09/28/2026 at 09:27AM EDT, approximately 27.88% 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	431,755	125,308	1 in 11.99	1 in 11.52	3.95%
$10	431,740	118,235	1 in 11.99	1 in 12.21	-1.8%
$20	172,698	46,101	1 in 29.99	1 in 31.32	-4.43%
$50	13,801	3,570	1 in 375.23	1 in 404.39	-7.77%
$250	31,135	8,176	1 in 166.33	1 in 176.57	-6.16%

Prize: $5

Total Prizes: 431,755

Prizes Remaining: 125,308

Starting Odds: 1 in 11.99

Current Odds: 1 in 11.52

Change in Odds: 3.95%

Prize: $10

Total Prizes: 431,740

Prizes Remaining: 118,235

Starting Odds: 1 in 11.99

Current Odds: 1 in 12.21

Change in Odds: -1.8%

Prize: $20

Total Prizes: 172,698

Prizes Remaining: 46,101

Starting Odds: 1 in 29.99

Current Odds: 1 in 31.32

Change in Odds: -4.43%

Prize: $50

Total Prizes: 13,801

Prizes Remaining: 3,570

Starting Odds: 1 in 375.23

Current Odds: 1 in 404.39

Change in Odds: -7.77%

Prize: $250

Total Prizes: 31,135

Prizes Remaining: 8,176

Starting Odds: 1 in 166.33

Current Odds: 1 in 176.57

Change in Odds: -6.16%

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 Top Prize You Can Win Playing "HIT $250"?

The top 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 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.

Starting Odds: Official odds at launch for winning any prize.
Estimated % Tickets Remaining: Based on prizes claimed vs original prize structure.
Current Odds to Win Higher Prizes: Likelihood of winning prizes like $100/$1,000/$10,000 using current odds.
Current Odds to Win the Top Prize: Probability of winning the top prize adjusted for remaining tickets.
Expected Value (EV): Average return per ticket based on prizes remaining.