HIGH HAND
State: West Virginia
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 01:31PM EDT
Image Credit: West Virginia State Lottery
Ticket Price: $20
Expected Value (EV): -$5.73
Starting Odds: 1 in 5.78
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 18.24
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 4,733.82
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: N/A
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 113,611.68 (30.13%)
Total $5,000 Prizes Remaining: 24 out of 75
Total $500 Prizes Remaining: 239 out of 795
Total $250 Prizes Remaining: 433 out of 1,479
About "HIGH HAND" Scratch-Off Game in West Virginia
The "HIGH HAND" scratch-off game is one of the lottery options available in West Virginia. The price of a ticket is $20.
The Expected Value (EV) of a ticket in HIGH HAND is -$5.73, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 5.78.
The odds of winning at least $100 in HIGH HAND are 1 in 18.24.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 4,733.82.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 01:31PM EDT, approximately 30.13% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in West Virginia's HIGH HAND scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40 | 15,713 | 4,842 | 1 in 24 | 1 in 23.46 | 2.23% |
| $50 | 15,727 | 4,697 | 1 in 23.98 | 1 in 24.19 | -0.88% |
| $75 | 12,583 | 3,888 | 1 in 29.97 | 1 in 29.22 | 2.49% |
| $100 | 18,867 | 5,533 | 1 in 19.99 | 1 in 20.53 | -2.74% |
| $250 | 1,479 | 433 | 1 in 254.96 | 1 in 262.38 | -2.91% |
| $500 | 795 | 239 | 1 in 474.32 | 1 in 475.36 | -0.22% |
| $5,000 | 75 | 24 | 1 in 5,027.75 | 1 in 4,733.82 | 5.85% |
How Are the Odds Calculated for West Virginia Scratch-Off Games?
The odds and statistics for West Virginia's scratch-off games are based on official lottery data processed through statistical models. This is to help players understand their chances of winning in West Virginia's scratch-off games. Here's how each metric is determined:
- Starting Odds: These are the official odds provided by the West Virginia lottery at the scratch-off game's launch. They indicate the probability of winning any prize when all tickets are still in circulation.
- Estimated % Tickets Remaining: If not provided by the state, this is estimated based on the number of claimed prizes relative to the game's original prize structure. For example, if a game started with 1 million scratch-off tickets and half of the top prizes have been claimed, it is estimated that about 50% of the scratch-off tickets have been sold.
- Current Odds to Win $100/$1,000/$10,000 or More: These odds indicate the likelihood of winning higher-tier prizes in West Virginia scratch-off games. They are determined by summing the probabilities of all applicable prize amounts using the current odds.
- Current Odds to Win the Grand Prize: This metric shows the probability of winning the game's largest prize, adjusted for the estimated remaining tickets and current odds.
- Expected Value (EV): EV represents the average return of a single scratch-off ticket based on the current prizes remaining. It is calculated by multiplying each prize amount by its probability of winning (prizes remaining ÷ estimated tickets remaining), summing these values, and subtracting the ticket price. A positive EV indicates an expected profit per ticket, while a negative EV indicates an expected loss.
Games, prizes, and odds for West Virginia scratch-off games are sourced directly fromThe Official West Virginia Lottery website.