GIMME $5K

State: West Virginia

Last Updated: 02/24/2026 at 10:38AM EST

GIMME $5K instant game from West Virginia Lottery

Image Credit: West Virginia State Lottery

Ticket Price: $5

Expected Value (EV): -$1.78

Starting Odds: 1 in 4.38

Current Odds to Win $100 or More: 1 in 731.28

Current Odds to Win $1,000 or More: N/A

Current Odds to Win $10,000 or More: N/A

Estimated Tickets Remaining: 71,665.56 (13.48%)

Total $5,000 Prizes Remaining: 0 out of 4

Total $500 Prizes Remaining: 17 out of 107

Total $100 Prizes Remaining: 81 out of 692

About "GIMME $5K" Instant Game in West Virginia

The "GIMME $5K" instant 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 -$1.78, 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 731.28.

As of the last update on 02/24/2026 at 10:38AM EST, approximately 13.48% of tickets are still in circulation. This means there are still unclaimed prizes waiting to be won in West Virginia's GIMME $5K instant game.

Prize Chart for "GIMME $5K"

Prize	Total Prizes	Prizes Remaining	Starting Odds	Current Odds	Change in Odds
$5	48,211	6,963	1 in 11.03	1 in 10.29	6.69%
$10	33,271	4,421	1 in 15.98	1 in 16.21	-1.42%
$20	14,953	1,931	1 in 35.56	1 in 37.11	-4.36%
$25	16,623	2,027	1 in 31.99	1 in 35.36	-10.52%
$50	7,552	922	1 in 70.42	1 in 77.73	-10.38%
$100	692	81	1 in 768.48	1 in 884.76	-15.13%
$500	107	17	1 in 4,969.99	1 in 4,215.62	15.18%
$5,000	4	0	1 in 132,947.23	—	0%

Prize: $5

Total Prizes: 48,211

Prizes Remaining: 6,963

Starting Odds: 1 in 11.03

Current Odds: 1 in 10.29

Change in Odds: 6.69%

Prize: $10

Total Prizes: 33,271

Prizes Remaining: 4,421

Starting Odds: 1 in 15.98

Current Odds: 1 in 16.21

Change in Odds: -1.42%

Prize: $20

Total Prizes: 14,953

Prizes Remaining: 1,931

Starting Odds: 1 in 35.56

Current Odds: 1 in 37.11

Change in Odds: -4.36%

Prize: $25

Total Prizes: 16,623

Prizes Remaining: 2,027

Starting Odds: 1 in 31.99

Current Odds: 1 in 35.36

Change in Odds: -10.52%

Prize: $50

Total Prizes: 7,552

Prizes Remaining: 922

Starting Odds: 1 in 70.42

Current Odds: 1 in 77.73

Change in Odds: -10.38%

Prize: $100

Total Prizes: 692

Prizes Remaining: 81

Starting Odds: 1 in 768.48

Current Odds: 1 in 884.76

Change in Odds: -15.13%

Prize: $500

Total Prizes: 107

Prizes Remaining: 17

Starting Odds: 1 in 4,969.99

Current Odds: 1 in 4,215.62

Change in Odds: 15.18%

Prize: $5,000

Total Prizes: 4

Prizes Remaining: 0

Starting Odds: 1 in 132,947.23

Current Odds: —

Change in Odds: 0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Instant Game Price of "GIMME $5K"?

Each ticket costs $5, giving you a chance to win prizes ranging from small amounts to the top jackpot.

What is the Jackpot or Top Prize You Can Win Playing "GIMME $5K"?

The top prize you can win playing GIMME $5K is $5,000.

What is the Smallest Prize You Can Win Playing "GIMME $5K"?

The smallest prize for GIMME $5K is $5.

What Were the Original Odds of Winning Any Prize?

The starting odds of winning any prize are approximately 1 in 4.38.

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.

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.