Lightening 7s
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 3.39
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 22,058.73
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 51,470.37
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 154,411.11
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 154,411.11 (63.47%)
Total $50,000 Prizes Remaining: 1 out of 2
Total $1,000 Prizes Remaining: 2 out of 4
Total $500 Prizes Remaining: 4 out of 8
About "Lightening 7s" Scratch-Off Game in Washington DC
The "Lightening 7s" 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 3.39.
The odds of winning at least $100 in Lightening 7s are 1 in 22,058.73.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 51,470.37.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 154,411.11.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 12:13PM EDT, approximately 63.47% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in Washington DC's Lightening 7s scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5 | 36,486 | 23,238 | 1 in 6.67 | 1 in 6.64 | 0.35% |
| $10 | 18,243 | 11,523 | 1 in 13.34 | 1 in 13.4 | -0.48% |
| $15 | 6,081 | 3,862 | 1 in 40.01 | 1 in 39.98 | 0.06% |
| $20 | 6,081 | 3,838 | 1 in 40.01 | 1 in 40.23 | -0.56% |
| $25 | 2,749 | 1,728 | 1 in 88.5 | 1 in 89.36 | -0.97% |
| $40 | 1,667 | 1,064 | 1 in 145.94 | 1 in 145.12 | 0.56% |
| $80 | 444 | 289 | 1 in 547.94 | 1 in 534.29 | 2.49% |
| $500 | 8 | 4 | 1 in 30,410.42 | 1 in 38,602.78 | -26.94% |
| $1,000 | 4 | 2 | 1 in 60,820.84 | 1 in 77,205.55 | -26.94% |
| $50,000 | 2 | 1 | 1 in 121,641.68 | 1 in 154,411.11 | -26.94% |
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.