GIMME $50K
State: West Virginia
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 01:24PM EDT
Image Credit: West Virginia State Lottery
Ticket Price: $20
Expected Value (EV): -$5.68
Starting Odds: 1 in 3.84
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 19.21
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 30,612.48
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 112,245.76
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 336,737.28 (91.42%)
Total $50,000 Prizes Remaining: 3 out of 3
Total $2,000 Prizes Remaining: 8 out of 8
Total $500 Prizes Remaining: 463 out of 504
About "GIMME $50K" Scratch-Off Game in West Virginia
The "GIMME $50K" 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 GIMME $50K is -$5.68, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 3.84.
The odds of winning at least $100 in GIMME $50K are 1 in 19.21.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 30,612.48.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 112,245.76.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 01:24PM EDT, approximately 91.42% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in West Virginia's GIMME $50K scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $20 | 39,855 | 36,439 | 1 in 9.24 | 1 in 9.24 | 0.01% |
| $50 | 36,886 | 33,727 | 1 in 9.99 | 1 in 9.98 | 0.02% |
| $100 | 15,345 | 14,017 | 1 in 24 | 1 in 24.02 | -0.08% |
| $200 | 3,323 | 3,035 | 1 in 110.85 | 1 in 110.95 | -0.09% |
| $500 | 504 | 463 | 1 in 730.85 | 1 in 727.29 | 0.49% |
| $2,000 | 8 | 8 | 1 in 46,043.52 | 1 in 42,092.16 | 8.58% |
| $50,000 | 3 | 3 | 1 in 122,782.72 | 1 in 112,245.76 | 8.58% |
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.