Hit $500
State: Washington DC
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 12:12PM EDT
Image Credit: Washington DC State Lottery
Ticket Price: $5
Starting Odds: 1 in 4.11
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 474.96
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: N/A
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: N/A
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 65,069.52 (26.76%)
Total $500 Prizes Remaining: 117 out of 421
Total $100 Prizes Remaining: 20 out of 80
Total $50 Prizes Remaining: 633 out of 2,441
About "Hit $500" Scratch-Off Game in Washington DC
The "Hit $500" 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 4.11.
The odds of winning at least $100 in Hit $500 are 1 in 474.96.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 12:12PM EDT, approximately 26.76% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in Washington DC's Hit $500 scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5 | 24,308 | 6,567 | 1 in 10 | 1 in 9.91 | 0.93% |
| $10 | 24,308 | 6,495 | 1 in 10 | 1 in 10.02 | -0.17% |
| $20 | 7,594 | 2,000 | 1 in 32.01 | 1 in 32.53 | -1.63% |
| $50 | 2,441 | 633 | 1 in 99.6 | 1 in 102.8 | -3.21% |
| $100 | 80 | 20 | 1 in 3,038.93 | 1 in 3,253.48 | -7.06% |
| $500 | 421 | 117 | 1 in 577.47 | 1 in 556.15 | 3.69% |
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.