Hit $500

State: Washington DC

Last Updated: 04/10/2026 at 10:37AM EDT

Hit $500 scratcher from Washington DC Lottery

Image Credit: Washington DC State Lottery

Ticket Price: $5

Starting Odds: 1 in 4.11

Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 473.69

Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: N/A

Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: N/A

Estimated Tickets Remaining: 63,947.49 (26.3%)

Total $500 Prizes Remaining: 116 out of 421

Total $100 Prizes Remaining: 19 out of 80

Total $50 Prizes Remaining: 619 out of 2,441

About "Hit $500" Scratcher in Washington DC

The "Hit $500" scratcher 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 473.69.

As of the last update on 04/10/2026 at 10:37AM EDT, approximately 26.3% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in Washington DC's Hit $500 scratcher.

Prize Chart for "Hit $500"

Prize	Total Prizes	Prizes Remaining	Starting Odds	Current Odds	Change in Odds
$5	24,308	6,459	1 in 10	1 in 9.9	1.01%
$10	24,308	6,382	1 in 10	1 in 10.02	-0.19%
$20	7,594	1,964	1 in 32.01	1 in 32.56	-1.7%
$50	2,441	619	1 in 99.6	1 in 103.31	-3.73%
$100	80	19	1 in 3,038.93	1 in 3,365.66	-10.75%
$500	421	116	1 in 577.47	1 in 551.27	4.54%

Prize: $5

Total Prizes: 24,308

Prizes Remaining: 6,459

Starting Odds: 1 in 10

Current Odds: 1 in 9.9

Change in Odds: 1.01%

Prize: $10

Total Prizes: 24,308

Prizes Remaining: 6,382

Starting Odds: 1 in 10

Current Odds: 1 in 10.02

Change in Odds: -0.19%

Prize: $20

Total Prizes: 7,594

Prizes Remaining: 1,964

Starting Odds: 1 in 32.01

Current Odds: 1 in 32.56

Change in Odds: -1.7%

Prize: $50

Total Prizes: 2,441

Prizes Remaining: 619

Starting Odds: 1 in 99.6

Current Odds: 1 in 103.31

Change in Odds: -3.73%

Prize: $100

Total Prizes: 80

Prizes Remaining: 19

Starting Odds: 1 in 3,038.93

Current Odds: 1 in 3,365.66

Change in Odds: -10.75%

Prize: $500

Total Prizes: 421

Prizes Remaining: 116

Starting Odds: 1 in 577.47

Current Odds: 1 in 551.27

Change in Odds: 4.54%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Scratcher Price of "Hit $500"?

Each ticket costs $5, giving you a chance to win prizes ranging from small amounts to the top jackpot.

What is the Jackpot or Top Prize You Can Win Playing "Hit $500"?

The top prize you can win playing Hit $500 is $500.

What is the Smallest Prize You Can Win Playing "Hit $500"?

The smallest prize for Hit $500 is $5.

What Were the Original Odds of Winning Any Prize?

The starting odds of winning any prize are approximately 1 in 4.11.

How Are the Odds Calculated for Washington DC Scratchers?

The odds and statistics for Washington DC's scratchers are based on official lottery data processed through statistical models.

Starting Odds: Official odds at launch for winning any prize.
Estimated % Tickets Remaining: Based on prizes claimed vs original prize structure.
Current Odds to Win Higher Prizes: Likelihood of winning prizes like $100/$1,000/$10,000 using current odds.
Current Odds to Win the Top Prize: Probability of winning the top prize adjusted for remaining tickets.
Expected Value (EV): Average return per ticket based on prizes remaining.