HIT $250
Image Credit: South Carolina State Lottery
Ticket Price: $5
Expected Value (EV): -$1.46
Starting Odds: 1 in 4.79
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 167.73
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: N/A
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: N/A
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 4,169,302.22 (80.51%)
Total $250 Prizes Remaining: 24,857 out of 31,135
Total $50 Prizes Remaining: 10,995 out of 13,801
Total $20 Prizes Remaining: 138,426 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 -$1.46, 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 167.73.
As of the last update on 05/15/2026 at 10:07AM EDT, approximately 80.51% 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 | 348,964 | 1 in 11.99 | 1 in 11.95 | 0.39% |
| $10 | 431,740 | 347,176 | 1 in 11.99 | 1 in 12.01 | -0.12% |
| $20 | 172,698 | 138,426 | 1 in 29.99 | 1 in 30.12 | -0.44% |
| $50 | 13,801 | 10,995 | 1 in 375.23 | 1 in 379.2 | -1.06% |
| $250 | 31,135 | 24,857 | 1 in 166.33 | 1 in 167.73 | -0.84% |
Frequently Asked Questions
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How Are the Odds Calculated for South Carolina Scratch-Offs?
- 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.
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