Lucky
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 3.41
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 539.99
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 26,783.5
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 133,917.52
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 133,917.52 (55.46%)
Total $50,000 Prizes Remaining: 1 out of 2
Total $1,000 Prizes Remaining: 4 out of 6
Total $500 Prizes Remaining: 16 out of 33
About "Lucky" Scratch-Off Game in Washington DC
The "Lucky" 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 3.41.
The odds of winning at least $100 in Lucky are 1 in 539.99.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 26,783.5.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 133,917.52.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 12:12PM EDT, approximately 55.46% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in Washington DC's Lucky scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5 | 37,809 | 21,058 | 1 in 6.39 | 1 in 6.36 | 0.43% |
| $10 | 21,153 | 11,692 | 1 in 11.42 | 1 in 11.45 | -0.33% |
| $20 | 7,550 | 4,166 | 1 in 31.98 | 1 in 32.15 | -0.5% |
| $25 | 2,336 | 1,271 | 1 in 103.37 | 1 in 105.36 | -1.92% |
| $40 | 1,008 | 561 | 1 in 239.57 | 1 in 238.71 | 0.36% |
| $50 | 500 | 276 | 1 in 482.97 | 1 in 485.21 | -0.46% |
| $100 | 304 | 165 | 1 in 794.35 | 1 in 811.62 | -2.17% |
| $200 | 115 | 62 | 1 in 2,099.85 | 1 in 2,159.96 | -2.86% |
| $500 | 33 | 16 | 1 in 7,317.65 | 1 in 8,369.84 | -14.38% |
| $1,000 | 6 | 4 | 1 in 40,247.09 | 1 in 33,479.38 | 16.82% |
| $50,000 | 2 | 1 | 1 in 120,741.28 | 1 in 133,917.52 | -10.91% |
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.