Mega Bucks
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 3.78
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 1,177.5
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 19,664.32
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 98,321.58
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 196,643.16 (82.22%)
Total $50,000 Prizes Remaining: 2 out of 2
Total $5,000 Prizes Remaining: 4 out of 4
Total $1,000 Prizes Remaining: 4 out of 5
About "Mega Bucks" Scratch-Off Game in Washington DC
The "Mega Bucks" 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 3.78.
The odds of winning at least $100 in Mega Bucks are 1 in 1,177.5.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 19,664.32.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 98,321.58.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 12:12PM EDT, approximately 82.22% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in Washington DC's Mega Bucks scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5 | 29,915 | 24,628 | 1 in 8 | 1 in 7.98 | 0.13% |
| $10 | 11,966 | 9,821 | 1 in 19.99 | 1 in 20.02 | -0.17% |
| $15 | 11,966 | 9,822 | 1 in 19.99 | 1 in 20.02 | -0.16% |
| $20 | 5,983 | 4,920 | 1 in 39.98 | 1 in 39.97 | 0.02% |
| $25 | 1,955 | 1,610 | 1 in 122.34 | 1 in 122.14 | 0.17% |
| $50 | 1,037 | 851 | 1 in 230.65 | 1 in 231.07 | -0.19% |
| $75 | 247 | 203 | 1 in 968.34 | 1 in 968.69 | -0.04% |
| $100 | 165 | 135 | 1 in 1,449.57 | 1 in 1,456.62 | -0.49% |
| $500 | 30 | 22 | 1 in 7,972.65 | 1 in 8,938.33 | -12.11% |
| $1,000 | 5 | 4 | 1 in 47,835.9 | 1 in 49,160.79 | -2.77% |
| $5,000 | 4 | 4 | 1 in 59,794.88 | 1 in 49,160.79 | 17.78% |
| $50,000 | 2 | 2 | 1 in 119,589.75 | 1 in 98,321.58 | 17.78% |
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.