Lucky
Image Credit: Washington DC State Lottery
Ticket Price: $5
Starting Odds: 1 in 3.41
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 557.5
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 17,505.58
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 87,527.88
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 87,527.88 (36.25%)
Total $50,000 Prizes Remaining: 1 out of 2
Total $1,000 Prizes Remaining: 4 out of 6
Total $500 Prizes Remaining: 7 out of 33
About "Lucky" Scratcher in Washington DC
The "Lucky" 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 3.41.
The odds of winning at least $100 in Lucky are 1 in 557.5.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 17,505.58.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 87,527.88.
As of the last update on 08/18/2026 at 10:24AM EDT, approximately 36.25% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in Washington DC's Lucky scratcher.
Prize Chart for "Lucky"
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5 | 37,809 | 13,837 | 1 in 6.39 | 1 in 6.33 | 0.96% |
| $10 | 21,153 | 7,613 | 1 in 11.42 | 1 in 11.5 | -0.71% |
| $20 | 7,550 | 2,686 | 1 in 31.98 | 1 in 32.59 | -1.88% |
| $25 | 2,336 | 836 | 1 in 103.37 | 1 in 104.7 | -1.28% |
| $40 | 1,008 | 366 | 1 in 239.57 | 1 in 239.15 | 0.17% |
| $50 | 500 | 173 | 1 in 482.97 | 1 in 505.94 | -4.76% |
| $100 | 304 | 106 | 1 in 794.35 | 1 in 825.73 | -3.95% |
| $200 | 115 | 39 | 1 in 2,099.85 | 1 in 2,244.3 | -6.88% |
| $500 | 33 | 7 | 1 in 7,317.65 | 1 in 12,503.98 | -70.87% |
| $1,000 | 6 | 4 | 1 in 40,247.09 | 1 in 21,881.97 | 45.63% |
| $50,000 | 2 | 1 | 1 in 120,741.28 | 1 in 87,527.88 | 27.51% |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What Were the Original Odds of Winning Any Prize?
How Are the Odds Calculated for Washington DC Scratchers?
- 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.
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