Break the Bank
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 4.31
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 1,178.08
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 42,018.19
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 126,054.57
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 126,054.57 (51.88%)
Total $50,000 Prizes Remaining: 1 out of 2
Total $5,000 Prizes Remaining: 2 out of 2
Total $500 Prizes Remaining: 6 out of 12
About "Break the Bank" Scratch-Off Game in Washington DC
The "Break the Bank" 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 4.31.
The odds of winning at least $100 in Break the Bank are 1 in 1,178.08.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 42,018.19.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 126,054.57.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 12:12PM EDT, approximately 51.88% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in Washington DC's Break the Bank scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10 | 42,497 | 22,132 | 1 in 5.72 | 1 in 5.7 | 0.38% |
| $20 | 12,142 | 6,241 | 1 in 20.01 | 1 in 20.2 | -0.93% |
| $30 | 1,213 | 609 | 1 in 200.31 | 1 in 206.99 | -3.33% |
| $50 | 315 | 158 | 1 in 771.35 | 1 in 797.81 | -3.43% |
| $100 | 192 | 98 | 1 in 1,265.5 | 1 in 1,286.27 | -1.64% |
| $500 | 12 | 6 | 1 in 20,248.02 | 1 in 21,009.09 | -3.76% |
| $5,000 | 2 | 2 | 1 in 121,488.12 | 1 in 63,027.28 | 48.12% |
| $50,000 | 2 | 1 | 1 in 121,488.12 | 1 in 126,054.57 | -3.76% |
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.