GIMME $10K
Image Credit: West Virginia State Lottery
Ticket Price: $10
Expected Value (EV): -$3.01
Starting Odds: 1 in 3.87
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 54.38
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 22,961.26
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: 1 in 160,728.84
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 482,186.52 (80.64%)
Total $10,000 Prizes Remaining: 3 out of 4
Total $1,000 Prizes Remaining: 18 out of 20
Total $500 Prizes Remaining: 147 out of 175
About "GIMME $10K" Instant Game in West Virginia
The "GIMME $10K" instant game is one of the lottery options available in West Virginia. The price of a ticket is $10.
The Expected Value (EV) of a ticket in GIMME $10K is -$3.01, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 3.87.
The odds of winning at least $100 in GIMME $10K are 1 in 54.38.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 22,961.26.
For those dreaming of hitting a jackpot, the odds of winning $10,000 or more are 1 in 160,728.84.
As of the last update on 10/05/2025 at 09:40AM EDT, approximately 80.64% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in West Virginia's GIMME $10K instant game.
Prize Chart for "GIMME $10K"
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10 | 62,795 | 50,644 | 1 in 9.52 | 1 in 9.52 | 0.01% |
| $20 | 44,858 | 36,110 | 1 in 13.33 | 1 in 13.35 | — |
| $25 | 17,952 | 14,494 | 1 in 33.31 | 1 in 33.27 | 0.12% |
| $50 | 17,925 | 14,481 | 1 in 33.36 | 1 in 33.3 | 0.18% |
| $100 | 9,970 | 8,040 | 1 in 59.97 | 1 in 59.97 | — |
| $200 | 810 | 659 | 1 in 738.21 | 1 in 731.69 | 0.88% |
| $500 | 175 | 147 | 1 in 3,416.86 | 1 in 3,280.18 | 4% |
| $1,000 | 20 | 18 | 1 in 29,897.49 | 1 in 26,788.14 | 10.4% |
| $10,000 | 4 | 3 | 1 in 149,487.46 | 1 in 160,728.84 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the instant game price of "GIMME $10K"?
Each ticket costs $10, giving you a chance to win prizes ranging from small amounts to the top jackpot.
What is the jackpot or highest prize you can win playing "GIMME $10K"?
The grand prize you can win playing "GIMME $10K" is $10,000.
What is the smallest prize you can win playing "GIMME $10K"?
The smallest prize for "GIMME $10K" is $10.
What were the original odds of winning any prize?
The starting odds of winning any prize are approximately 1 in 1 in 3.87.
How are the odds calculated for West Virginia instant games?
The odds and statistics for West Virginia's instant 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 instant games.
- Starting Odds: These are the official odds provided by the West Virginia lottery at the instant 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 instant games and half of the top prizes have been claimed, it is estimated that about 50% of the instant games 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 instant 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 instant game 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.
Where does Scratch-Off Hub get information on West Virginia lottery instant games, odds, prizes remaining, and tickets remaining?
Games, prizes, and odds for West Virginia instant games are sourced directly from The Official West Virginia Lottery Website.
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