Red Hot Cash
State: Washington DC
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 12:13PM EDT
Image Credit: Washington DC State Lottery
Ticket Price: $5
Starting Odds: 1 in 4.28
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 952.98
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 16,200.66
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 81,003.28
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 81,003.28 (33.07%)
Total $50,000 Prizes Remaining: 1 out of 2
Total $5,000 Prizes Remaining: 2 out of 2
Total $1,000 Prizes Remaining: 2 out of 3
About "Red Hot Cash" Scratch-Off Game in Washington DC
The "Red Hot Cash" scratch-off game is one of the lottery options available in Washington DC. The price of a ticket is $5.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 4.28.
The odds of winning at least $100 in Red Hot Cash are 1 in 952.98.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 16,200.66.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 81,003.28.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 12:13PM EDT, approximately 33.07% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in Washington DC's Red Hot Cash scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5 | 21,449 | 7,333 | 1 in 11.42 | 1 in 11.05 | 3.28% |
| $10 | 22,919 | 7,467 | 1 in 10.69 | 1 in 10.85 | -1.5% |
| $15 | 3,050 | 1,001 | 1 in 80.32 | 1 in 80.92 | -0.76% |
| $25 | 6,117 | 1,947 | 1 in 40.05 | 1 in 41.6 | -3.89% |
| $50 | 3,445 | 1,093 | 1 in 71.11 | 1 in 74.11 | -4.23% |
| $100 | 206 | 70 | 1 in 1,189.13 | 1 in 1,157.19 | 2.69% |
| $500 | 41 | 10 | 1 in 5,974.67 | 1 in 8,100.33 | -35.58% |
| $1,000 | 3 | 2 | 1 in 81,653.84 | 1 in 40,501.64 | 50.4% |
| $5,000 | 2 | 2 | 1 in 122,480.76 | 1 in 40,501.64 | 66.93% |
| $50,000 | 2 | 1 | 1 in 122,480.76 | 1 in 81,003.28 | 33.86% |
How Are the Odds Calculated for Washington DC Scratch-Off Games?
The odds and statistics for Washington DC'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 Washington DC's scratch-off games. Here's how each metric is determined:
- Starting Odds: These are the official odds provided by the Washington DC 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 Washington DC 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 Washington DC scratch-off games are sourced directly fromThe Official Washington DC Lottery website.