DC 5 Scratcher
Image Credit: Washington DC State Lottery
Ticket Price: $5
Starting Odds: 1 in 3.2
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 1,195.46
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 23,112.18
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 104,004.8
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 208,009.6 (85.23%)
Total $55,000 Prizes Remaining: 2 out of 2
Total $5,500 Prizes Remaining: 7 out of 8
Total $500 Prizes Remaining: 165 out of 192
About "DC 5 Scratcher" Scratcher in Washington DC
The "DC 5 Scratcher" 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 3.2.
The odds of winning at least $100 in DC 5 Scratcher are 1 in 1,195.46.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 23,112.18.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 104,004.8.
As of the last update on 06/26/2026 at 10:17AM EDT, approximately 85.23% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in Washington DC's DC 5 Scratcher scratcher.
Prize Chart for "DC 5 Scratcher"
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0 | 12,208 | 10,479 | 1 in 19.99 | 1 in 19.85 | 0.71% |
| $5 | 30,520 | 25,989 | 1 in 8 | 1 in 8 | -0.09% |
| $10 | 24,416 | 20,782 | 1 in 10 | 1 in 10.01 | -0.13% |
| $20 | 6,104 | 5,193 | 1 in 39.98 | 1 in 40.06 | -0.18% |
| $30 | 2,045 | 1,727 | 1 in 119.35 | 1 in 120.45 | -0.92% |
| $50 | 774 | 659 | 1 in 315.32 | 1 in 315.64 | -0.1% |
| $500 | 192 | 165 | 1 in 1,271.15 | 1 in 1,260.66 | 0.82% |
| $5,500 | 8 | 7 | 1 in 30,507.6 | 1 in 29,715.66 | 2.6% |
| $55,000 | 2 | 2 | 1 in 122,030.4 | 1 in 104,004.8 | 14.77% |
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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