Black Pearls
Image Credit: Washington DC State Lottery
Ticket Price: $5
Starting Odds: 1 in 4.17
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 348.97
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 15,918.49
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 103,470.21
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 206,940.42 (84.56%)
Total $50,000 Prizes Remaining: 2 out of 2
Total $5,000 Prizes Remaining: 3 out of 3
Total $1,000 Prizes Remaining: 8 out of 8
About "Black Pearls" Scratcher in Washington DC
The "Black Pearls" 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 4.17.
The odds of winning at least $100 in Black Pearls are 1 in 348.97.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 15,918.49.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 103,470.21.
As of the last update on 05/20/2026 at 11:35AM EDT, approximately 84.56% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in Washington DC's Black Pearls scratcher.
Prize Chart for "Black Pearls"
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5 | 24,440 | 20,718 | 1 in 10.01 | 1 in 9.99 | 0.25% |
| $10 | 21,440 | 18,114 | 1 in 11.41 | 1 in 11.42 | -0.08% |
| $20 | 7,357 | 6,205 | 1 in 33.27 | 1 in 33.35 | -0.26% |
| $25 | 2,722 | 2,285 | 1 in 89.91 | 1 in 90.56 | -0.73% |
| $50 | 2,028 | 1,711 | 1 in 120.68 | 1 in 120.95 | -0.22% |
| $100 | 617 | 524 | 1 in 396.65 | 1 in 394.92 | 0.44% |
| $200 | 39 | 33 | 1 in 6,275.21 | 1 in 6,270.92 | 0.07% |
| $500 | 33 | 23 | 1 in 7,416.16 | 1 in 8,997.41 | -21.32% |
| $1,000 | 8 | 8 | 1 in 30,591.64 | 1 in 25,867.55 | 15.44% |
| $5,000 | 3 | 3 | 1 in 81,577.71 | 1 in 68,980.14 | 15.44% |
| $50,000 | 2 | 2 | 1 in 122,366.57 | 1 in 103,470.21 | 15.44% |
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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