Festive $250's
Image Credit: Washington DC State Lottery
Ticket Price: $5
Starting Odds: 1 in 3.87
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 182.37
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: N/A
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: N/A
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 79,694.91 (43.43%)
Total $250 Prizes Remaining: 375 out of 871
Total $100 Prizes Remaining: 62 out of 147
Total $75 Prizes Remaining: 63 out of 145
About "Festive $250's" Scratcher in Washington DC
The "Festive $250's" 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 3.87.
The odds of winning at least $100 in Festive $250's are 1 in 182.37.
As of the last update on 08/18/2026 at 10:24AM EDT, approximately 43.43% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in Washington DC's Festive $250's scratcher.
Prize Chart for "Festive $250's"
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5 | 27,534 | 12,016 | 1 in 6.66 | 1 in 6.63 | 0.48% |
| $10 | 9,178 | 3,973 | 1 in 19.99 | 1 in 20.06 | -0.33% |
| $15 | 4,589 | 1,970 | 1 in 39.99 | 1 in 40.45 | -1.17% |
| $20 | 4,589 | 1,982 | 1 in 39.99 | 1 in 40.21 | -0.56% |
| $50 | 362 | 152 | 1 in 506.9 | 1 in 524.31 | -3.44% |
| $75 | 145 | 63 | 1 in 1,265.49 | 1 in 1,265 | 0.04% |
| $100 | 147 | 62 | 1 in 1,248.27 | 1 in 1,285.4 | -2.97% |
| $250 | 871 | 375 | 1 in 210.67 | 1 in 212.52 | -0.88% |
Frequently Asked Questions
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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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