GIMME $5K
State: West Virginia
Last Updated: 08/18/2025 at 01:23PM EDT
Image Credit: West Virginia State Lottery
Ticket Price: $5
Expected Value (EV): -$1.59
Starting Odds: 1 in 4.38
Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 652.05
Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: 1 in 114,434.07
Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: N/A
Estimated Tickets Remaining: 457,736.28 (86.07%)
Total 5,000 Prizes Remaining: 4 out of 4
Total 500 Prizes Remaining: 96 out of 107
Total 100 Prizes Remaining: 602 out of 692
About "GIMME $5K" Scratch-Off Game in West Virginia
The "GIMME $5K" scratch-off game is one of the lottery options available in West Virginia. The price of a ticket is $5.
The Expected Value (EV) of a ticket in GIMME $5K is -$1.59, which represents the average return based on current prizes remaining.
When this game was first released, the starting odds of winning were 1 in 4.38.
The odds of winning at least $100 in GIMME $5K are 1 in 652.05.
The chances of securing $1,000 or more are 1 in 114,434.07.
As of the last update on 08/18/2025 at 01:23PM EDT, approximately 86.07% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in West Virginia's GIMME $5K scratch-off game.
Prize Chart
| Prize | Total Prizes | Prizes Remaining | Starting Odds | Current Odds | Change in Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 48,211 | 41,602 | 1 in 11.03 | 1 in 11 | 0.25% |
| 10 | 33,271 | 28,670 | 1 in 15.98 | 1 in 15.97 | 0.11% |
| 20 | 14,953 | 12,845 | 1 in 35.56 | 1 in 35.64 | -0.2% |
| 25 | 16,623 | 14,217 | 1 in 31.99 | 1 in 32.2 | -0.64% |
| 50 | 7,552 | 6,470 | 1 in 70.42 | 1 in 70.75 | -0.47% |
| 100 | 692 | 602 | 1 in 768.48 | 1 in 760.36 | 1.06% |
| 500 | 107 | 96 | 1 in 4,969.99 | 1 in 4,768.09 | 4.06% |
| 5,000 | 4 | 4 | 1 in 132,947.23 | 1 in 114,434.07 | 13.93% |
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.